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Discount Brokerage Weekly Roundup – September 20, 2021

Published September 20, 2021
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This week’s Roundup features a review of what’s powering Interactive Brokers’ account growth stats higher and new features, like cryptocurrency trading, that are poised to add more momentum to this brokerage’s growth. Also, we review the upcoming Virtual Brokers rebrand and what it might signal for other Canadian online brokerages this fall.

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Discount Brokerage Weekly Roundup – September 13, 2021

Published September 13, 2021
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More big news unfolding on the zero-commission trading front. We explore the latest move by Desjardins Online Brokerage as well as comments from TD Direct Investing on the move to eliminate commissions. Also, there are more new features available on SparxTrading.com to help self-directed investors research investor feedback on online brokerages and scan deals and promos more efficiently.

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Discount Brokerage Weekly Roundup – August 23, 2021

Published August 23, 2021
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The first earnings report from Robinhood has been released and wow is there a lot to unpack. We analyze their latest numbers to see what they reveal about the next leg of this online brokerage’s story. Also, BMO InvestorLine just launched a number of new enhancements that are sure to get the attention of customers and competitors alike.

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Discount Brokerage Weekly Roundup – August 16, 2021

Published August 16, 2021
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This edition of the Roundup is filled to the brim with new feature announcements from Qtrade Direct Investing and Wealthsimple Trade, as well as an elusive promotion from RBC Direct Investing that was spotted in the wild. Tune in for all the updates from these online brokerages as well as the chatter from DIY investor forums.

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