There are many online stock brokerage companies in Canada, and they can differ in how much they charge per trade, their fees and commissions, and their variety of trading markets and products. They also can differ in their suite of tools and features, whether they have a mobile app, and how secure their system is.Resource : theinvestorscentre.com

Questrade is a Canadian digital broker that is known for its low-cost opportunities to buy and sell Canadian stocks, ETFs, US stocks, options, cryptocurrencies, forex, futures and IPOs. Its platform is intuitive and easy to use for beginners, while its advanced tools are useful for active traders and sophisticated investors. It is also one of the few online brokers in Canada that offers Level 2 market data, which allows users to dive deeper into stock movements and chart patterns.

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TD Direct Investing is another good option for Canadians looking to get started in the market with an easy-to-use investing and trading platform. Its TSX and NASDAQ level 1 data are available for free, and its range of tools, alerts, watch lists and research capabilities help investors stay ahead of the market. Its low commissions, wide range of tradable securities, and mobile app make it an ideal choice for all types of investors.

Scotiabank’s online brokerage, Scotia iTrade, is an excellent choice for those who have existing accounts with the bank, and want to maximize their investments across all of its products. However, its higher trading fees and lack of standout features for advanced traders makes it less attractive to those outside the bank.