Yukon · YT
Forex and trading in Yukon
By ForexCanada Editorial Team · Updated
Your securities regulator
Office of the Yukon Superintendent of Securities
- CSA National Registration Search — confirm a firm is registered in Yukon
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre — 1-888-495-8501
What's specific to Yukon
- Yukon stays on UTC−7 all year, so forex opens Sunday at 2 p.m. in winter and 3 p.m. in summer.
- Confirm the dealer is registered in Yukon in the National Registration Search before opening an account.
Registered forex brokers for Yukon residents
CIRO dealer members offering forex or CFDs that didn't exclude Yukon at our last check, ranked by our score.
- #1
Interactive Brokers Canada
CIRO-registeredBest for: Experienced, cost-sensitive traders who want forex, futures, options and global stocks in one account
- Platforms
- TradingView
- FX pairs
- 100+
- Min. deposit
- $0
- CIPF
- Yes
9.5/ 10 - #2
Questrade
CIRO-registeredBest for: Canadians who want TFSA/RRSP investing and forex/CFD trading with one Canadian firm
- Platforms
- Proprietary
- FX pairs
- 100+
- Min. deposit
- $0
- CIPF
- Yes
9.4/ 10 - #3
CMC Markets Canada
CIRO-registeredBest for: Traders who want the widest CFD and currency-pair range from a Canadian dealer
- Platforms
- MT4, TradingView
- FX pairs
- 150+
- Min. deposit
- $0
- CIPF
- Yes
⚠ Alberta residents generally must qualify as accredited investors to trade CFDs.
8.9/ 10 - #4
FOREX.com Canada
CIRO-registeredBest for: Active forex traders who want MT5, TradingView and commission-based pricing
- 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.
8.7/ 10 - #5
OANDA Canada
CIRO-registeredBest for: Canadians who want a pure-play forex specialist with TradingView and MT4
- Platforms
- MT4, TradingView
- FX pairs
- 60+
- Min. deposit
- $0
- CIPF
- Yes
⚠ Does not currently accept residents of Alberta.
8.5/ 10 - #6
AvaTrade Canada (Friedberg Direct)
CIRO-registeredBest for: Beginners who want MetaTrader 4/5 with a Canadian-regulated dealer
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5
- FX pairs
- 50+
- Min. deposit
- About C$300 / US$250 (check current terms)
- CIPF
- Yes
8.4/ 10 - #7
FXCM Canada (Friedberg Direct)
CIRO-registeredBest for: Algorithmic and API traders who want a Canadian-regulated account
- Platforms
- MT4, TradingView
- FX pairs
- 40+
- Min. deposit
- See site
- CIPF
- Yes
8.3/ 10 - #8
Plus500 Canada
CIRO-registeredBest for: Casual CFD traders who want a very simple app from a listed company
- Platforms
- Proprietary
- FX pairs
- 60+
- Min. deposit
- C$100
- CIPF
- Yes
⚠ Not available in Québec. Alberta residents may face additional eligibility requirements.
8.2/ 10
Looking for stocks, ETFs or a TFSA? See the best online brokerages. For crypto, see registered crypto platforms.
Forex market hours in Yukon Time (UTC−7 year-round)
Yukon: common questions
Is forex trading legal in Yukon?
Yes. Residents of Yukon can trade forex through investment dealers that are CIRO members and registered in Yukon. The Office of the Yukon Superintendent of Securities enforces securities law in the territory.
Which forex brokers accept Yukon residents?
At our last check, CIRO dealers offering forex to Yukon residents included Interactive Brokers Canada, Questrade, CMC Markets Canada, FOREX.com Canada, OANDA Canada, AvaTrade Canada (Friedberg Direct).
How do I report an investment scam in Yukon?
Contact the Office of the Yukon Superintendent of Securities and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501). If you sent money, contact your bank immediately.
When does the forex market open in Yukon?
The global forex week runs from Sunday 5 p.m. to Friday 5 p.m. Eastern Time. See the live clock on this page for Yukon Time (UTC−7 year-round).