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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Deal-cember is here for self-directed investors looking for online trading account promotions. Check out the latest updates on cash back promotions including new ones from Qtrade and Wealthsimple Trade, as well as big offers from bank-owned online brokers.

This edition of the Weekly Roundup is all about experience. We cover Qtrade’s new customer experience feature, real-time account opening, and bring you Surviscor’s latest online brokerage mobile experience rankings. Plus, check out investor chatter from the forums.

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.

Yet another commission-free online brokerage is slated to come to Canada – this time it’s TradeZero looking to gain a foothold with active traders. Also, read up on the latest feature to launch from Interactive Brokers which they hope will reduce the friction of getting started with trading online. As always check out some entertaining posts from the investor forums.

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.