In this Roundup, we take a look at the interesting information emerging around one bank-owned online brokerage that has remained remarkably quiet about what they’re working on. Also, we share information about an upcoming webinar on getting started with online investing.

It’s been a wild month already in the deals and promotions space. Check out the latest activity from BMO InvestorLine and RBC Direct Investing as well as updates on offers from National Bank Direct Brokerage and more.

This week’s roundup looks at mutual fund commissions and how online brokerages in Canada are gearing up for a big regulatory change. Also, active investors aren’t in any rush to trade this market, signalling a challenge to online brokerages hoping to get on this valuable group’s radar.

In this week’s Roundup, we look at the latest deals and promotions and what they reveal about opportunities for DIY investors to capture even more value when opening online trading accounts. Also, we dive into Interactive Brokers’ master class on continuing to grow their new accounts despite challenging conditions.

This month’s deals activity is unusual. What would normally be a quiet time for online brokerage promos has turned into a time of continued activity. Read more about the important deal extensions from RBC Direct Investing and Qtrade Direct Investing.

TD eased its way into commission-free trading with a mobile app-based offering called TD Easy Trade
TD Easy Trade is different and distinct from TD Direct Investing, the traditional online brokerage experience that many online investors are accustomed to
Despite offering 50 commission-free trades per year on Easy Trade and a mobile app-based experience, the feedback from many self-directed investors online was lukewarm because of restrictions on ETF purchases
Expectations for bank-owned online brokerages to get technology and service right are high because of the perceived resources and commission rates
Opportunities for new online brokerages to gain market share are there for those that can provide a best-in-class experience to a specific segment of investors

In this reboot to the Weekly Roundup, we took our cues from the biggest sporting events in the world to bring an exceptional edition filled with high degrees of difficulty to compare one of the most influential touchpoints of DIY investors making decisions on which online brokerage to choose: Canadian online brokerage rankings. Grab some snacks (maybe a coffee too), this is going to be a good one.

Canadian online brokerage promotions are the hottest they’ve ever been, especially for RRSP trading account promotions. Dive into the latest deal updates, including a special spotlight on the latest Qtrade Direct Investing promotion.

If you thought 2021 was an eventful year (and it was!) at Canada’s online brokerages, wait until you see what’s in store for 2022. In this milestone issue of the Look Back / Look Ahead series, we hear from leaders at Canadian online brokerages about what they saw as the biggest highlights, as well as what they’re working on to impress self-directed investors in the next year. Also, we’ve got the scoop on four new online brokerages moving into the commission-free trading game.

The holidays are almost here, but red and green are the colours flashing on trading screens this week! In this edition of the Roundup, we review a new feature called… RoundUP from Questrade, as well as another new feature: a cash-back reward program. Both programs are trying to get people to take the hassle out of saving and investing. Next, we review even more deals from online brokerages to cross the wire just before Christmas. And finally, we preview our Look Back / Look Ahead issue, including some juicy details on what’s inside.

In this edition of the Roundup, we review the latest online brokerage promotions and deals, and review what these offers mean for self-directed investors heading into RSP season. Next, we preview our big year-end special which is about to launch soon.

This week’s edition of the Roundup focuses on the new IMPACT app by Interactive Brokers, and how it could spur a new race to help investors make green by going green. Also, we sprinkle in some quick updates on security, mobile trading apps from online brokerages, and a tease on the upcoming Look Back/Look Ahead.

Big news this week as bank-owned online brokerages lead the way with cash back promotions for RSP season. Also on our radar, the strange flight away from Twitter for several Canadian online brokerages points to a wider trend.

This week’s discount brokerage Roundup looks at interesting developments at Interactive Brokers and Schwab, and what these could signal for Canadian online brokerages. Also, we relay an update from MogoTrade which points to a launch of another zero-commission brokerage by the end of the year.

From new branding, to new pricing, to new features, this week’s Roundup covers exciting developments at online brokerages on both sides of the border. Dive in to read more about customer service at Robinhood, the launch of CI Direct Trading, and BMO adviceDirect’s move to make their service more accessible to online investors.

This edition of the Roundup reviews TD Direct Investing’s latest feature, the TD Direct Investing Index, followed by important updates on the zero-commission trading conversation in the online brokerage space. Be sure to check out updates on new features at Questrade and Wealthsimple Trade too.

In this Weekly Roundup, we launch into deals and promotions from online brokerages. Next, we recap some other important developments, including the 10-year anniversary of the launch of SparxTrading.com. Don’t miss out on this exciting Roundup!

Lots of deals action this month. A new commission-free promotion from RBC Direct Investing as well as updated offers from BMO InvestorLine kick things off. Some big expiry dates to note as well, especially a big deal from Questrade being sunset.

The big news this week: National Bank Direct Brokerage dropped their commissions to zero, ushering in a new chapter in the Canadian online brokerage industry. Find out more and for a view on where things go next.

In this short-week edition of the Roundup, we get an update on the latest deals and promotions, and highlight big developments from online brokerages, including Wealthsimple Trade, Robinhood and more.