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6 investment-platform options

CIBC Investor's Edge

Self-directed brokerage

A self-directed investing platform for Canadians who want to research, trade and manage their own portfolio.

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How it may help
  • Hands-on trading and portfolio control
  • Registered and non-registered account paths
  • Research and trading tools to review
Features to review
  • Self-directed investing experience
  • Bank-owned platform relationship
  • Provider-set commissions and account rules
Important consideration

Trading costs, account fees, product availability and eligibility apply

Best suited forHands-on investors comparing a bank-owned trading platform
CostsReview current commissions and account fees
Platform styleSelf-directed web and mobile access
Account optionsTFSA, RRSP and non-registered paths
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Qtrade Direct Investing

Self-directed brokerage

A Canadian self-directed investing path for users comparing platform usability, research tools and account flexibility.

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How it may help
  • Dedicated self-directed investing platform
  • Multiple account types to review
  • Tools for researching and managing investments
Features to review
  • Online trading access
  • Portfolio and research tools
  • Provider-set pricing and eligibility
Important consideration

Trading costs, minimums, transfer fees and account rules may apply

Best suited forInvestors comparing a dedicated Canadian self-directed platform
CostsReview current commissions and account fees
Platform styleSelf-directed web and mobile access
Account optionsRegistered and non-registered account choices
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Scotia iTRADE

Self-directed brokerage

A self-directed investing platform for Canadians comparing trading tools and integration with a broader banking relationship.

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How it may help
  • Self-directed trading experience
  • Registered and non-registered choices
  • Integration with Scotiabank services to review
Features to review
  • Online and mobile trading
  • Research and portfolio tools
  • Provider-set commission schedule
Important consideration

Trading costs, account conditions and product eligibility apply

Best suited forScotiabank customers or hands-on investors comparing integrated trading
CostsReview current commissions and account fees
Platform styleSelf-directed web and mobile access
Account optionsTFSA, RRSP and non-registered paths
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Tangerine Investments

Managed investment path

A digital managed-investing path for Canadians who want a simpler portfolio approach without choosing each investment themselves.

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How it may help
  • Lower-maintenance investing approach
  • Digital account experience
  • Registered and non-registered paths to review
Features to review
  • Managed portfolio structure
  • Risk-profile selection
  • Provider-set fees and fund choices
Important consideration

Portfolio choices, fees, risk level and provider terms apply

Best suited forBeginners seeking a simpler, lower-maintenance investing approach
CostsReview current fund and account costs
Platform styleDigital managed-investing experience
Account optionsTFSA, RRSP and non-registered paths
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BMO Wealth

Advice-supported investing

An advice-supported investment path for Canadians comparing planning, managed solutions and access to a broader wealth platform.

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How it may help
  • Advice and planning support to review
  • Multiple investment account paths
  • Broader wealth-management relationship
Features to review
  • Managed and advisor-supported options
  • Registered and non-registered accounts
  • Provider-set minimums and service terms
Important consideration

Service model, minimums, fees and eligibility vary by solution

Best suited forInvestors comparing guidance, planning and a broader wealth relationship
CostsReview advisory, management and account costs
Platform styleDigital, branch and advisor-supported access
Account optionsRegistered, non-registered and education paths
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Scotiabank Investing

Advice-supported investing

A bank-based investing path for Canadians who want to compare managed solutions, account choices and advisor support.

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How it may help
  • Bank-based investing relationship
  • Managed and advice-supported paths
  • Multiple registered-account options
Features to review
  • Advisor and branch support
  • Digital account access
  • Provider-set investment and fee structure
Important consideration

Investment options, fees, minimums and suitability requirements vary

Best suited forInvestors comparing bank-based advice and managed investment choices
CostsReview advisory, fund and account costs
Platform styleDigital, branch and advisor-supported access
Account optionsRegistered, non-registered and education paths
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Understand your options

How to compare investment platforms responsibly

The lowest advertised commission or easiest app is not automatically the best fit. Account type, total fees, investment choice, support and risk all matter.

Start with your investing approach

Self-directed platforms give you control, while managed or advice-supported paths may reduce the day-to-day decisions you need to make.

Compare the full cost

Review trading commissions, management fees, fund costs, account charges, currency-conversion costs and transfer fees.

Choose the right account type

TFSA, RRSP, non-registered and education accounts have different tax rules, contribution limits and withdrawal considerations.

Match risk to your time horizon

Investment value can fall. A longer horizon may help with market volatility, but it does not remove risk or guarantee returns.

Guides and education

Learn before you start investing

Use these Canadian guides to understand account types, platform approaches and the costs that can affect long-term results.

Investing in Canada

Understand the basic account and platform choices available to Canadian investors.

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TFSA versus RRSP

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Self-directed versus managed

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How MoneyMatch ranks platforms

Investment-platform comparison methodology

MoneyMatch organizes options using your preferred investing approach, experience level, account goal and top platform priority. We do not rank by promised returns.

Approach and experience

We consider whether you want to trade yourself, use a managed portfolio or receive advice, along with how comfortable you are making investment decisions.

Costs and account fit

We surface trading, management and account costs while matching TFSA, RRSP, non-registered and education-account preferences.

Tools and support

We compare research tools, digital ease and access to guidance without treating any platform as suitable for every investor.

Written by MoneyMatch Canada · Fact-checked for Canadian consumers · Last reviewed July 2026
MoneyMatch may earn compensation from some provider links. Compensation does not guarantee placement, suitability, account approval or investment performance. Investments involve risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Frequently asked questions

Questions about investing platforms in Canada

Important information to understand before continuing with a provider.

Does answering the investment matcher affect my credit score?

No. The MoneyMatch questionnaire does not submit an application, open an account or create a credit inquiry.

What is the difference between self-directed and managed investing?

Self-directed investing means you choose and manage investments yourself. Managed investing uses a portfolio approach where investment selection and rebalancing are handled for you, subject to the provider model and fees.

Should I choose a TFSA, RRSP or non-registered account?

The right account depends on your goal, income, available contribution room, tax situation and withdrawal plans. Account rules are set by the Canadian government and the provider.

What fees should I compare?

Review trading commissions, management fees, fund expenses, account charges, currency-conversion costs, transfer fees and any minimum-balance requirements.

Does a MoneyMatch recommendation guarantee investment returns?

No. Investments can rise or fall in value, and no platform or account type can guarantee a positive return.

How does MoneyMatch make money?

MoneyMatch may receive compensation from some provider links at no extra cost to you. Compensation does not guarantee ranking or suitability.

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