Online brokerage deals and promotions activity took a breather this month. While there are still offers available, the recent stock market volatility has self-directed investors recalibrating their interest in getting started with investing online. Also in this update, exclusive insights from our newest product, Sparx Trading Pro.

Temperatures aren’t the only things rising this summer. Deals and promotions activity looks like it is heating up as commission-free trading has found its way into the larger bank-owned online brokers in one form or another.

Online brokerage promotions in May were slim except for one bank-owned brokerage which is leaning into lowering interest rates on margin lending at a time when rates are rising. Get the latest news on online brokerage offers and why there are likely to be more deals on the horizon as competition intensifies..

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.

One online brokerage believes that every investor is unique, and understands the power of personalization when it comes to offerings for self-directed investors. We spoke with RBC Direct Investing President & CEO Lori Darlington about their digital onboarding, Investor Academy, and what they believe sets them apart from their competitors.

This edition of the Roundup looks at unusual behaviour in the deals and promotions section, zeroing in on one bank-owned online brokerage’s uncharacteristic decision to pause an already live offer. Also we highlight the new website launch of a previously household name to see what a chance at a new start could offer in terms of opportunities to connect with new audiences.

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.

This edition of the Roundup focuses on young investors and the ways in which they’re reshaping the online brokerage industry in Canada and the US. Dive in to learn about how online brokerages are riding the wave of investor interest.

The pandemic has changed many things, including self-directed investing. In this interview with RBC Direct Investing’s President & CEO, Lori Darlington, we dive into a recent survey from RBC DI showing just how many new investors have stepped into the market and what that means for RBC Direct Investing and self-directed investors going forward.

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.

This mega-edition of the Weekly Roundup features in-depth reviews of Canadian online brokerages in 2021. Be sure to check out the analysis of the Look Back / Look Ahead feature for the top online brokerage trends for 2021 and 2022. Also, we highlight the biggest news from Canadian online brokerages in 2021. Tune in for great memes and important themes!

The newest online brokerage promotions are live for 2022! Check out the cash back offers from popular bank-owned brokerages like TD Direct Investing and BMO InvestorLine, as well as commission-free trading offers. Learn about the important trends taking place, especially for beginner investors.

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.

The end of 2021 is just around the corner, and this edition of the Roundup switches gears to recap the big stories from online brokerages from earlier in the year. Also, we dig into the latest feature from Wealthsimple Trade.

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.