Best Trading Apps in Canada (2026)

Interactive Brokers Canada

Best for: Experienced, cost-sensitive traders who want forex, futures, options and global stocks in one account

Interactive Brokers Canada, based in Montréal, gives Canadians access to IBKR's global market network: spot currencies, futures, options, stocks and bonds across dozens of exchanges, all in a CIRO-regulated, CIPF-eligible account. For currency traders it is the lowest-cost route in Canada — IBKR quotes very tight FX prices and charges a small commission instead of marking up the spread, and it is also one of the cheapest places for Canadians to convert CAD to USD. The trade-off is complexity. Trader Workstation is a professional tool, and leveraged FX requires meeting IBKR's experience requirements. There is no MetaTrader support.

Platforms

TradingView

FX pairs

100+

Min. deposit

$0

CIPF

Yes

Questrade

Best for: Canadians who want TFSA/RRSP investing and forex/CFD trading with one Canadian firm

Questrade is Canada's best-known independent discount brokerage and, since dropping stock and ETF commissions, one of the cheapest places to invest in a TFSA, RRSP or FHSA. It is also one of the few Canadian firms that offers both long-term investing and leveraged trading: forex and CFDs run on the separate Questrade Global platform. Having everything under a Canadian-owned CIRO member is convenient — funding is straightforward from any Canadian bank, and support works on Canadian hours. FX/CFD spreads are not the tightest in the market, and Questrade Global doesn't support MetaTrader or TradingView trading.

Platforms

Proprietary

FX pairs

100+

Min. deposit

$0

CIPF

Yes

Qtrade Direct Investing

Best for: Investors who want research tools and service without paying commissions

Qtrade is a Vancouver-based brokerage owned by Aviso Financial, which is in turn owned by Canadian credit unions and Desjardins. It has consistently scored at or near the top of Canadian broker rankings for service and research, and its move to $0 stock and ETF commissions made it one of the best-value full-featured brokerages in the country. You get a proper research centre, portfolio analytics, a full set of registered accounts and USD accounts. It does not offer forex or CFD trading.

Platforms

Proprietary

Markets

Stocks

Min. deposit

$0

CIPF

Yes

Wealthsimple

Best for: New investors who want a simple app for TFSA/FHSA investing, plus regulated crypto

Wealthsimple turned commission-free investing into the default for a generation of Canadian investors, and its app remains the simplest way to open a TFSA, RRSP or FHSA and start buying ETFs. It combines self-directed trading, managed portfolios, cash accounts and a CSA-registered crypto platform under one login. The trade-offs are depth and currency costs: there is no desktop trading platform with advanced charting, options and research tools are basic, and buying U.S. stocks in a CAD account triggers a currency conversion fee unless you are on a tier that includes USD accounts.

Platforms

Proprietary

Markets

Stocks, Crypto

Min. deposit

$0

CIPF

Yes

CMC Markets Canada

Best for: Traders who want the widest CFD and currency-pair range from a Canadian dealer

CMC Markets is a London-listed firm founded in 1989, and CMC Markets Canada Inc. is its CIRO-registered Canadian dealer. Its standout feature is breadth: a very large list of currency pairs (including many crosses and emerging-market currencies) plus thousands of CFDs on indices, commodities, shares and bonds. The in-house Next Generation platform is excellent for charting and pattern recognition, and MT4 is available for those who prefer it. Pricing is spread-based with no minimum deposit. As with other Canadian CFD dealers, Alberta residents face additional eligibility requirements.

Platforms

MT4, TradingView

FX pairs

150+

Min. deposit

$0

CIPF

Yes

⚠ Alberta residents generally must qualify as accredited investors to trade CFDs.

Desjardins Online Brokerage (Disnat)

Best for: Desjardins members and French-speaking investors

Desjardins Online Brokerage, long known as Disnat, is the self-directed platform of Canada's largest cooperative financial group. It offers $0 commissions on stock and ETF trades, full registered accounts and a desktop platform for more active users. It is especially popular in Québec and with Desjardins members who value the cooperative model.

Platforms

Proprietary

Markets

Stocks

Min. deposit

See site

CIPF

Yes

FOREX.com Canada

Best for: Active forex traders who want MT5, TradingView and commission-based pricing

FOREX.com is owned by StoneX Group, a NASDAQ-listed financial services firm, and serves Canadians through GAIN Capital - FOREX.com Canada Ltd., a CIRO dealer member. It is one of the most complete Canadian forex offers: a large pair list, MT4 and MT5, its own web and mobile platforms, and TradingView connectivity. Active traders can choose commission-based pricing instead of wider spread-only quotes, which is rare among Canadian dealers. The low minimum deposit makes it accessible, but Albertans should expect extra eligibility steps for CFDs because of provincial rules.

Platforms

MT4, MT5, TradingView

FX pairs

80+

Min. deposit

$100

CIPF

Yes

⚠ Alberta residents generally must qualify under a prospectus exemption (e.g. accredited investor) to trade CFDs.

National Bank Direct Brokerage

Best for: Québec investors and anyone wanting $0 commissions from a bank

National Bank Direct Brokerage was the first big-bank brokerage in Canada to drop commissions on online stock and ETF trades. It is fully bilingual, with particular strength in Québec, and offers the standard set of registered accounts. The platform is functional rather than exciting, but for cost-conscious investors who want a bank-owned dealer, it is hard to beat on price.

Platforms

Proprietary

Markets

Stocks

Min. deposit

See site

CIPF

Yes

Webull Canada

Best for: Cost-conscious active traders who want a charting-heavy app

Webull launched a Canadian entity after years of Canadians asking for it; earlier versions of this site had to tell readers it wasn't available here. Webull Canada now offers $0 commission stock and ETF trading, options, TFSA and RRSP accounts, and a capable charting app. Research and education are thinner than at established brokerages.

Platforms

Proprietary

Markets

Stocks, Crypto

Min. deposit

See site

CIPF

Yes

TD Direct Investing

Best for: TD customers who want top-tier research and the Advanced Dashboard platform

TD Direct Investing is Canada's largest bank-owned discount brokerage and ranked first overall in MoneySense's 2026 review, thanks to its research, education and the Advanced Dashboard trading platform. Integration with TD banking makes funding instant for existing customers. The weakness is price: standard commissions of $9.99 per trade are high compared with $0-commission rivals, although the separate TD Easy Trade app offers a set number of commission-free trades each year for simpler investors.

Platforms

Proprietary

Markets

Stocks

Min. deposit

See site

CIPF

Yes

Moomoo Canada

Best for: App-first traders who want advanced charts and market data

Moomoo Canada is the Canadian arm of NASDAQ-listed Futu Holdings. Its app is aimed at active retail traders, with detailed charts, Level 2 data, options chains and a busy social feed. It offers TFSA and RRSP accounts and USD accounts. Pricing is low but check the current schedule and the fine print on promotions.

Platforms

Proprietary

Markets

Stocks

Min. deposit

See site

CIPF

Yes

OANDA Canada

Best for: Canadians who want a pure-play forex specialist with TradingView and MT4

OANDA has deep Canadian roots — its Canadian dealer is based in Toronto and has served retail currency traders here for more than two decades. It is one of the few CIRO members that is primarily a forex specialist rather than a bank or multi-asset brokerage, which shows in the product: dozens of currency pairs, a clean web platform, MT4 and direct TradingView trading. Pricing is transparent, with no minimum deposit, and the firm publishes historical spread data so you can see what you actually paid. The main limitation is geography: OANDA does not open accounts for Alberta residents, and like every Canadian dealer its leverage is capped by CIRO margin rates rather than the 500:1 offshore brokers advertise.

Platforms

MT4, TradingView

FX pairs

60+

Min. deposit

$0

CIPF

Yes

⚠ Does not currently accept residents of Alberta.

AvaTrade Canada (Friedberg Direct)

Best for: Beginners who want MetaTrader 4/5 with a Canadian-regulated dealer

AvaTrade is one of the largest global CFD brands, and in Canada it operates through Friedberg Direct, the same CIRO-registered dealer that carries FXCM. The practical upshot is that Canadians can use AvaTrade's popular MT4 and MT5 set-ups, its web platform and mobile app while their account is held with a Canadian dealer member and covered by CIPF within its limits. AvaTrade's education library and demo accounts are among the better options for newcomers. Be aware that the Canadian product list and leverage are narrower than what AvaTrade advertises internationally, and certain global features may not be available here.

Platforms

MT4, MT5

FX pairs

50+

Min. deposit

About C$300 / US$250 (check current terms)

CIPF

Yes

FXCM Canada (Friedberg Direct)

Best for: Algorithmic and API traders who want a Canadian-regulated account

FXCM reaches Canadians through Friedberg Direct, the retail division of Toronto's Friedberg Mercantile Group — a firm with roots in Canadian commodity markets going back to the 1970s. That arrangement matters: your account sits with a CIRO dealer member, while you use FXCM's Trading Station platform, MT4, TradingView integration and well-documented APIs. FXCM has long been popular with systematic traders because of its API access and historical data, and that remains its niche in Canada. Pricing is spread-based on standard accounts; check the current Friedberg Direct schedule for your base currency and pairs.

Platforms

MT4, TradingView

FX pairs

40+

Min. deposit

See site

CIPF

Yes

RBC Direct Investing

Best for: RBC banking clients who want everything in one place

RBC Direct Investing is the self-directed arm of Canada's largest bank. It offers the full range of registered accounts, bonds, GICs and mutual funds, and the convenience of moving money instantly from an RBC chequing account. After RBC's 2024 acquisition of HSBC Bank Canada, former HSBC InvestDirect clients were moved here. Standard commissions are high relative to newer competitors, and the platform feels conservative, but for investors who value one-bank simplicity it does the job.

Platforms

Proprietary

Markets

Stocks

Min. deposit

See site

CIPF

Yes

Plus500 Canada

Best for: Casual CFD traders who want a very simple app from a listed company

Plus500 is one of the largest CFD providers in the world and one of the newest CIRO dealer members: its Canadian entity, Plus500CA Ltd., was approved in June 2025. That makes it a legitimate, CIPF-eligible option for the first time — something that was not true when many older Canadian comparison sites listed it. The platform is deliberately simple, with a clean app, guaranteed stop-loss orders and free demo trading, but there is no MetaTrader, TradingView trading or commission-based pricing. Québec residents cannot open accounts.

Platforms

Proprietary

FX pairs

60+

Min. deposit

C$100

CIPF

Yes

⚠ Not available in Québec. Alberta residents may face additional eligibility requirements.

Scotia iTRADE

Best for: Active bank-brokerage clients who want a capable desktop platform

Scotia iTRADE placed near the top of MoneySense's 2026 rankings, helped by a strong desktop trading experience and good account tools. Commissions are $9.99 per online trade, falling for very active traders, and Scotiabank clients get easy funding. It's a capable choice for active investors who prefer the security blanket of a big bank.

Platforms

Proprietary

Markets

Stocks

Min. deposit

See site

CIPF

Yes

CI Direct Trading

Best for: Traders of low-share-count positions who like per-share pricing

CI Direct Trading is the former Virtual Brokers, now part of CI Financial. It uses per-share pricing — about a cent a share within a minimum and maximum — which can be cheap for small share counts. It trails the leaders on platform quality and service in recent rankings.

Platforms

Proprietary

Markets

Stocks

Min. deposit

See site

CIPF

Yes

CIBC Investor's Edge

Best for: CIBC clients and students who want the cheapest big-bank commissions

CIBC Investor's Edge has the lowest standard commission of the big-bank brokerages at $6.95 per trade, with further discounts for students and younger investors. It covers the essentials — registered accounts, USD accounts, options and fixed income — and connects directly to CIBC banking. Research and platform tools are more basic than TD's or Scotia's.

Platforms

Proprietary

Markets

Stocks

Min. deposit

See site

CIPF

Yes

BMO InvestorLine

Best for: Investors who hold BMO ETFs and want good options education

BMO InvestorLine pairs a traditional bank brokerage with some useful extras: an Options Hub for learning and analysing options strategies, and commission-free purchases of BMO's own ETF lineup, which is one of the largest in Canada. Standard trades cost $9.95. For buy-and-hold investors who build portfolios from BMO ETFs, the effective cost can be low.

Platforms

Proprietary

Markets

Stocks

Min. deposit

See site

CIPF

Yes