{"id":849781,"date":"2020-04-29T15:40:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T19:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=849781"},"modified":"2026-09-04T20:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:54:20","slug":"options-trading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/options-trading","title":{"rendered":"How to trade options in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"keyTakeaways\">\n  <div class=\"keyTakeaways__header\">\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 314.16 201.03\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M212.32,190.62c-19.66,0-38.8-6.44-54.42-18.24-15.63,11.79-34.77,18.24-54.42,18.24-49.84,0-90.39-40.55-90.39-90.39V9.83h199.24c49.84,0,90.39,40.55,90.39,90.39s-40.55,90.39-90.39,90.39Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M212.32,15.9c46.57,0,84.33,37.75,84.33,84.33h0c0,46.57-37.75,84.33-84.33,84.33h0c-20.75,0-39.74-7.51-54.42-19.94-14.69,12.43-33.68,19.94-54.42,19.94h0c-46.57,0-84.33-37.75-84.33-84.33V15.9h193.18M212.32,3.76H7.01v96.46c0,53.19,43.27,96.46,96.46,96.46,19.47,0,38.46-5.92,54.43-16.84,15.96,10.91,34.95,16.84,54.42,16.84,53.19,0,96.46-43.27,96.46-96.46S265.51,3.76,212.32,3.76h0Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M216.34,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M105.92,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>        <h3 data-toc=\"false\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n    <ul>\n          <li>An option gives you the opportunity, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a certain price by a certain date.<\/li>\n          <li>To trade options, open an investment account, create a plan, choose your contract, fund your account and then make a trade.<\/li>\n          <li>Options trading in Canada is riskier than buying stocks but might boost your investment profits.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n  \n  <\/div>\n<h3>What is an option?<\/h3><p>An option is a contract between two parties that gives the owner the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at an agreed-upon strike price before a specified date.<\/p><p>Options contracts are derivative investments, which means you\u2019re exchanging contracts rather than buying and selling physical assets. The underlying asset attached to the contract, such as stocks or commodities, determines the price.<\/p><h3>What is options trading?<\/h3><p>Options trading is investing in the future price movement of assets such as stocks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/exchange-traded-funds-etfs\">ETFs<\/a>, mutual funds, currencies, indices and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/investments\/bonds\">bonds<\/a>. Options trading reserves a future choice for you to buy or sell an underlying asset at a certain price by a certain date.<\/p><p>You profit based on the difference between the contract\u2019s price the day you enter into it and its future price. If the option is not exercised, it will expire worthless on the expiration date. If the option is exercised, the buyer of the option will either buy or sell the underlying asset at the agreed-upon price.<\/p><h3>How to trade options in Canada in 5 easy steps<\/h3><p>Options trading in Canada requires a broker, a trading strategy and some form of identification. You may also need to undergo a competency test. Here\u2019s how to trade options in Canada in five steps:<\/p><div class=\"how-to how-to--default\">\n    <ol class=\"how-to__list\">\n                    <li class=\"how-to__step\">\n                <div class=\"how-to__step-content\">\n                    <strong class=\"how-to__step-title\">Find an options trading platform<\/strong><span class=\"how-to__step-text\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#platform\">Compare investment platforms<\/a> that offer options trading. Look at fees, features and customer support.<\/span>                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"how-to__step\">\n                <div class=\"how-to__step-content\">\n                    <strong class=\"how-to__step-title\">Create an investment plan<\/strong><span class=\"how-to__step-text\">Identify your investment objectives, and <a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#plan\">develop a plan<\/a> for achieving your financial goals while taking into account your risk tolerance.<\/span>                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"how-to__step\">\n                <div class=\"how-to__step-content\">\n                    <strong class=\"how-to__step-title\">Select your options contract<\/strong><span class=\"how-to__step-text\">Once you\u2019ve found an asset you want to trade, <a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#contract\">choose the terms<\/a> of your contract, including the expiration date, strike price and option type (call or put option).<\/span>                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"how-to__step\">\n                <div class=\"how-to__step-content\">\n                    <strong class=\"how-to__step-title\">Fund your account<\/strong><span class=\"how-to__step-text\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#fund\">Deposit money<\/a> into your investment account. Transfer methods may include bank transfers, wire transfers or debit cards. A minimum transfer amount may apply.<\/span>                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                    <li class=\"how-to__step\">\n                <div class=\"how-to__step-content\">\n                    <strong class=\"how-to__step-title\">Place your trade<\/strong><span class=\"how-to__step-text\"><a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#trade\">Execute your trade<\/a> to buy or sell shares. A market order lets you trade at the current market price, while a limit order lets you set the maximum you\u2019ll pay or the minimum you\u2019ll receive.<\/span>                <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h4 id=\"platform\">1. Find a platform that offers options trading in Canada<\/h4><p>Sign up with a brokerage that offers options trading in Canada. Options listed on overseas markets, such as the United States, are possible to trade from Canada, depending on the platform you use.<\/p><h5 id=\"compare\" style=\"font-size: 15.5pt;\">Compare options trading platforms in Canada<\/h5><p>When looking for the best options trading platform in Canada, pay attention to fees, research tools and news, which will help you stay on top of market events and find profitable opportunities. 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{\n    position: absolute;\n    z-index: 4;\n    opacity: 0;\n    pointer-events: none;\n    width: 22px;\n    height: 22px;\n    top: 55%;\n    left: 3%;\n    margin-top: -19px;\n    margin-left: -6px;\n    animation: rewards-pill-star-rotate 4s infinite;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__text {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0px;\n    color: #092673;\n    z-index: 1;\n    line-height: 24px;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  \/* &#9472;&#9472; New design overrides (data-show-tc=\"true\") &#9472;&#9472; *\/\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] {\n    padding: 0px 10px 0px 4px;\n    border-radius: 4px 32px 32px 32px;\n    height: 38px;\n    align-items: center;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__shimmer {\n    border-radius: 4px 32px 32px 32px;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__icon-svg--large {\n    width: 68px;\n    height: 48px;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__star {\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    margin-top: 0;\n    margin-left: 0;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__text {\n    font-family: 'Modern Era', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 18px;\n    letter-spacing: 0;\n    text-align: center;\n    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\n    color: #092673;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    text-transform: none;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__content {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: center;\n    z-index: 1;\n    height: 100%;\n    padding: 2px 0;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__tc {\n    font-family: 'Modern Era', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    font-style: normal;\n    font-size: 10px;\n    line-height: 130%;\n    letter-spacing: 0;\n    text-align: left;\n    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums 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.rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__partner--compact {\n      display: flex;\n    }\n  }\n\n<\/style><script>\n(function () {\n  window.isRewardsPillScriptInitialized ??= false;\n  if (window.isRewardsPillScriptInitialized) return;\n  window.isRewardsPillScriptInitialized = true;\n\n  function getLinkParams(anchor) {\n    const redirectUrl = anchor.getAttribute(\"data-redirect-url\") || anchor.href || \"\";\n    try {\n      const url = new URL(redirectUrl);\n      const rawParams = url.searchParams.get(\"redirect_tracking_params\");\n      if (!rawParams) return;\n      const { offer_id, niche_code, site, product_name, product_id } = JSON.parse(\n        decodeURIComponent(rawParams)\n      );\n      return {\n        redirectUrl,\n        offerId: offer_id,\n        niche: niche_code || site,\n        productName: product_name,\n        productId: product_id,\n      };\n    } catch (e) {\n      return;\n    }\n  }\n\n  function resolvePillContext(pill) {\n    \/\/ 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.comparison-table__feature--offer.comparison-table__feature--offer-stacked {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .comparison-table__feature--offer.comparison-table__feature--offer-stacked {\n      order: 99;\n    }\n\n    tr:has(.comparison-table__feature--offer-stacked) .rewards-pill-wrapper {\n      display: none;\n    }\n  }\n\n    .finder-reward-connector {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n    width: 28px;\n    height: 28px;\n    margin: -14px auto;\n    padding-top: 2px;\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n    border-radius: 9999px;\n    border: 1px solid #e6b40f;\n    background: linear-gradient(103.63deg, #FFD23B 9.47%, #FFD835 16.17%, #FEDA3D 21.75%, #FEE053 29.57%, #FEEA77 39.61%, #FDF7A9 50.78%, #FDFFC4 56.36%, #FDF8AC 58.59%, #FDEE88 61.94%, #FEE669 65.29%, #FEE052 68.64%, #FEDB41 73.1%, #FED838 77.57%, #FFD835 83.15%, #FFD23B 89.85%);\n   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line-height: 18px;\n  }\n\n  .finder-reward-box__title {\n    color: #092673;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 20px;\n  }\n\n    .finder-reward-box__tc {\n    color: #092673;\n    font-size: 14px;\n    line-height: 18px;\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n<\/style><tr data-product-id=\"7752f221-897b-460c-99e2-d0ab161d963d\" data-provider-id=\"454d7252-dbd4-40b4-a44c-d96e4a110307\" data-product-name=\"Questrade\" data-provider-name=\"Questrade\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-7  js-comparison-table__row  heroInTable__featuredProduct heroInTable__featuredProduct--yellow\"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header sponsored-row  f1-clarity-header\"><div class=\"table-disclaimer__cellWrapper\"><button class=\"table-disclaimer\" data-target=\"#disclaimer_popup\" data-toggle=\"modal\" title=\"Important information about this website\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"table-disclaimer__text\"><span class=\"badge-text\">Promoted<\/span><\/span><svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/questrade-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a6d143f25d8d.png\" alt=\"Questrade logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a6d143f25d8d.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a6d143f25d8d.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a6d143f25d8d.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a6d143f25d8d.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a6d143f25d8d.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/questrade-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Questrade<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafst.product.datapoint_cafst_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    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                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, Index Funds, ETFs, Forex, GICs, Precious Metals, IPOs\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Available Asset Types\">\n                        Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, Index Funds, ETFs, Forex, GICs, Precious Metals, IPOs\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                   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href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Get $50 cash back when you open a Questrade self-directed investing account through Finder. T&amp;Cs apply.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.6,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"7752f221-897b-460c-99e2-d0ab161d963d\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" 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class=\"js-comparison-table__view-details-button comparison-table__view-details-button\" title=\"Read more about Questrade\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.6,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"7752f221-897b-460c-99e2-d0ab161d963d\"}'><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg> View details                <\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-7752f221-897b-460c-99e2-d0ab161d963d\" value=\"7752f221-897b-460c-99e2-d0ab161d963d\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        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class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"d599fb3a-3477-4063-87f4-1540c26e9cad\" data-provider-id=\"7f832116-0814-489c-af71-1bc4f6109d6e\" data-product-name=\"CIBC Investor's Edge\" data-provider-name=\"CIBC\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-7  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/cibc-investors-edge-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67f2de2fc2a4f.png\" alt=\"CIBC logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67f2de2fc2a4f.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67f2de2fc2a4f.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67f2de2fc2a4f.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67f2de2fc2a4f.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67f2de2fc2a4f.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/cibc-investors-edge-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">CIBC Investor's Edge<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafst.product.datapoint_cafst_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">7.9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, ETFs, GICs, Precious Metals, IPOs\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Available Asset Types\">\n                        Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, ETFs, GICs, Precious Metals, IPOs\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"RRSP,RESP,RRIF,TFSA,Personal,Joint,Business,FHSA,Margin\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.list\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Account Types\">\n                        RRSP,           RESP,           RRIF,           TFSA,           Personal,           Joint,           Business,           FHSA,          Margin\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"$6.95\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Stock Trading Fee\">\n                        $6.95\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"$0 if conditions are met, or $100\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\">\n                        $0 if conditions are met, or $100\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Get 200 free trades for 2 years, using promo code EDGE2026. <b>Valid until September 30, 2026<\/b>. 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{        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                                       7.9                    Great                                            CIBC Investor's Edge            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":7.9,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"d599fb3a-3477-4063-87f4-1540c26e9cad\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-d599fb3a-3477-4063-87f4-1540c26e9cad\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" 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src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67e5830d85c2f.png\" alt=\"Wealthsimple logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67e5830d85c2f.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67e5830d85c2f.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67e5830d85c2f.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67e5830d85c2f.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67e5830d85c2f.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/wealthsimple-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Wealthsimple Investing<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafst.product.datapoint_cafst_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"Stocks, Options, ETFs, Cryptocurrency\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Available Asset Types\">\n                        Stocks, Options, ETFs, Cryptocurrency\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"RRSP,RESP,RRIF,TFSA,Personal,FHSA,Margin\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.list\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Account Types\">\n                        RRSP,           RESP,           RRIF,           TFSA,           Personal,           FHSA,          Margin\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Stock Trading Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Get a <b>1% match cash bonus<\/b> on eligible $25,000+ transfers from other financial institutions to your Wealthsimple Self-directed Investing and Managed Investing accounts. T&amp;Cs apply.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.6,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"40d8f33d-0ae2-4ee4-9ffa-8b288dd3a606\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/share-trading\/wealthsimple-trade-ca-stock-trading-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22table%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFST%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22share-trading%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%2236db0cb6-8688-4d53-8c38-a0a499584f64%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22Options%2BTrading%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221790184799%22%2C%22position%22%3A%223%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2227031%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFST%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2240d8f33d-0ae2-4ee4-9ffa-8b288dd3a606%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Wealthsimple%2BInvesting%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22849781%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22stock-trading%252Foptions-trading%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium button--cta\" title=\"Go to Wealthsimple's site\">Go to site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"js-comparison-table__view-details-button comparison-table__view-details-button\" title=\"Read more about Wealthsimple Investing\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.6,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"40d8f33d-0ae2-4ee4-9ffa-8b288dd3a606\"}'><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg> View details                <\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-40d8f33d-0ae2-4ee4-9ffa-8b288dd3a606\" value=\"40d8f33d-0ae2-4ee4-9ffa-8b288dd3a606\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                                       8.6                    Great                                            Wealthsimple Investing            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.6,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"40d8f33d-0ae2-4ee4-9ffa-8b288dd3a606\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-40d8f33d-0ae2-4ee4-9ffa-8b288dd3a606\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"640c5498-6f16-411b-b038-998827a3a524\" data-provider-id=\"832c5f71-bb6f-4e24-88e0-f3d9910fcc5e\" data-product-name=\"BMO InvestorLine Self-Directed\" data-provider-name=\"BMO\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-7  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/bmo-investorline-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69a8760f8d4cb.png\" alt=\"BMO logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69a8760f8d4cb.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69a8760f8d4cb.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69a8760f8d4cb.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69a8760f8d4cb.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69a8760f8d4cb.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/bmo-investorline-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">BMO InvestorLine Self-Directed<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafst.product.datapoint_cafst_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, ETFs, GICs, Precious Metals, IPOs\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Available Asset Types\">\n                        Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, ETFs, GICs, Precious Metals, IPOs\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"RRSP,RESP,RRIF,TFSA,Personal,Joint,FHSA,Margin\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.list\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Account Types\">\n                        RRSP,           RESP,           RRIF,           TFSA,           Personal,           Joint,           FHSA,          Margin\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Stock Trading Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"640c5498-6f16-411b-b038-998827a3a524\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" 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class=\"js-comparison-table__view-details-button comparison-table__view-details-button\" title=\"Read more about BMO InvestorLine Self-Directed\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.2,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"640c5498-6f16-411b-b038-998827a3a524\"}'><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg> View details                <\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-640c5498-6f16-411b-b038-998827a3a524\" value=\"640c5498-6f16-411b-b038-998827a3a524\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table 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js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\" data-provider-id=\"14cd3df6-5687-41d6-8bfe-b94515e6e4b2\" data-product-name=\"Qtrade Direct Investing\" data-provider-name=\"Qtrade\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-7  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/qtrade-direct-investing-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66db5e0aa0f81.png\" alt=\"Qtrade logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66db5e0aa0f81.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66db5e0aa0f81.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66db5e0aa0f81.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66db5e0aa0f81.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66db5e0aa0f81.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/qtrade-direct-investing-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Qtrade Direct Investing<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafst.product.datapoint_cafst_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, ETFs, GICs, IPOs\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Available Asset Types\">\n                        Stocks, Bonds, Options, Mutual Funds, ETFs, GICs, IPOs\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"RRSP,RESP,RRIF,TFSA,Personal,Joint,FHSA,Margin\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.list\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Account Types\">\n                        RRSP,           RESP,           RRIF,           TFSA,           Personal,           Joint,           FHSA,          Margin\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Stock Trading Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__feature--longtext comparison-table__feature--offer sorter-false \" data-sortvalue=\"\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper comparison-table__product-offer js-calculator-table-value\" data-heading=\"Default Offer\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Special offer\"><use href=\"#gift\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"offer-content\">\n                Earn up to $5,000 in cashback (+$100 quick-pay bonus) when you open and fund a new Qtrade account. <b>Valid until January 5, 2027<\/b>. T&amp;Cs apply.\n            <\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.1,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\"}' data-component-id=\"1026\" data-component-version=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/ca\/share-trading\/qtrade-ca-stock-trading-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=ca&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22table%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22CAFST%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22share-trading%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%2236db0cb6-8688-4d53-8c38-a0a499584f64%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22Options%2BTrading%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221790184799%22%2C%22position%22%3A%225%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2221989%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22CAFST%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%224683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Qtrade%2BDirect%2BInvesting%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22849781%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22stock-trading%252Foptions-trading%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22ca%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium button--cta\" title=\"Go to Qtrade's site\">Go to site<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"js-comparison-table__view-details-button comparison-table__view-details-button\" title=\"Read more about Qtrade Direct Investing\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.1,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\"}'><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg> View details                <\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\" value=\"4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                                       9.1                    Excellent                                            Qtrade Direct Investing            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.1,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-4683c389-dc2c-4956-85ea-16ae67f2aa37\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"975d70ce-a17f-4df3-a20b-5979922c8032\" data-provider-id=\"af17af70-1c29-48c0-af25-157752af193f\" data-product-name=\"Interactive Brokers\" data-provider-name=\"Interactive Brokers\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-7  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/interactive-brokers-share-trading\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67cb374726403.png\" alt=\"Interactive Brokers logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67cb374726403.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67cb374726403.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67cb374726403.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67cb374726403.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/67cb374726403.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/interactive-brokers-share-trading\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Interactive Brokers<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafst.product.datapoint_cafst_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">        Excellent      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"Stocks, Bonds, Options, Index Funds, ETFs, Forex, Currencies, Futures\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Available Asset Types\">\n                        Stocks, Bonds, Options, Index Funds, ETFs, Forex, Currencies, Futures\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"RRSP,TFSA,Personal,Joint,Business,FHSA,Margin\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.list\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Account Types\">\n                        RRSP,           TFSA,           Personal,           Joint,           Business,           FHSA,          Margin\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"$1.00,0.5%\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Stock Trading Fee\">\n                        Min $1.00, Max 0.5%\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"js-comparison-table__view-details-button comparison-table__view-details-button\" title=\"Read more about Interactive Brokers\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.4,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"975d70ce-a17f-4df3-a20b-5979922c8032\"}'><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg> View details                <\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-975d70ce-a17f-4df3-a20b-5979922c8032\" value=\"975d70ce-a17f-4df3-a20b-5979922c8032\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                                       9.4                    Excellent                                            Interactive Brokers            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.4,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"975d70ce-a17f-4df3-a20b-5979922c8032\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-975d70ce-a17f-4df3-a20b-5979922c8032\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"1f60143b-0440-4c50-9fb7-8cbd88131889\" data-provider-id=\"d8b8e637-3c62-44a9-b442-888edbcaa88e\" data-product-name=\"Moomoo\" data-provider-name=\"Moomoo\" class=\"grid-column-count-5  mobile-column-count-4 mobile-row-count-7  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/moomoo-review\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65ca9a9c51e92.png\" alt=\"Moomoo logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65ca9a9c51e92.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65ca9a9c51e92.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65ca9a9c51e92.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65ca9a9c51e92.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65ca9a9c51e92.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/moomoo-review\" target=\"_blank\" data-component-id=\"1014\" data-component-version=\"1\">Moomoo<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,cafst.product.datapoint_cafst_finder_score\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><style>@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}<\/style><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('cafst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.6<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">        Great      <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"Stocks, Options, ETFs\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Available Asset Types\">\n                        Stocks, Options, ETFs\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        \" data-sortvalue=\"RRSP,TFSA,Personal,Margin\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,global.value.list\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Account Types\">\n                        RRSP,           TFSA,           Personal,          Margin\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                \" data-sortvalue=\"$1.49\/stock\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Stock Trading Fee\">\n                        $1.49\/stock\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        span-last-row\n                                                                                                                        rounded-bottom-left\n                                                            rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                            span-2\n                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"$0\" data-column-index=\"5\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Monthly Account Fee\">\n                        $0\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-5 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><a href=\"#\" class=\"js-comparison-table__view-details-button comparison-table__view-details-button\" title=\"Read more about Moomoo\" data-component-id=\"1003\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.6,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"1f60143b-0440-4c50-9fb7-8cbd88131889\"}'><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg> View details                <\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-1f60143b-0440-4c50-9fb7-8cbd88131889\" value=\"1f60143b-0440-4c50-9fb7-8cbd88131889\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\"@media (max-width: 600px) {    .comparison-table tr td {        order: 3;     }     .comparison-table td.comparison-table__name {        order: 1 !important;         flex-basis: 100% !important;    }    .comparison-table td.comparison-table__product {        order: 2 !important;         flex-basis: 33.33% !important;        padding: .5rem .45rem;    }}                                       8.6                    Great                                            Moomoo            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8.6,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"1f60143b-0440-4c50-9fb7-8cbd88131889\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-1f60143b-0440-4c50-9fb7-8cbd88131889\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><script>\n(function () {\n  window.isInfoBoxMutationObserverInitialized ??= false;\n  if (window.isInfoBoxMutationObserverInitialized) return;\n  window.isInfoBoxMutationObserverInitialized = true;\n\n  document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", () => {\n    function getLinkParams(anchor) {\n      const redirectUrl =\n        anchor.getAttribute(\"data-redirect-url\") || anchor.href || \"\";\n\n      try {\n        const url = new URL(redirectUrl);\n        const rawParams = url.searchParams.get(\"redirect_tracking_params\");\n\n        if 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rewards--container loyalty-rewards--container\" data-niche=\"CAFST\" data-rewards-component=\"compare-products\"><\/div><div class=\"finder-score-methodology\"><h3 data-toc=\"false\" id=\"finder-score-methodology\">Finder Score for stock trading platforms<\/h3>\n\n<p>To make comparing even easier we came up with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/finder-score\">Finder Score<\/a>. Trading costs, account fees and features across 10+ stock trading platforms and apps are all weighted and scaled to produce a score out of 10. The higher the score, the better the platform\u2014it's that simple.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/trading-platforms-ratings-methodology\">Read the full methodology<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 15.5pt;\">How do I compare options trading platforms?<\/h5><p>Here are some factors to consider when selecting a platform:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Fees:<\/strong> Find an options broker that offers low commissions and contract fees.<\/li><li><strong>Markets:<\/strong> Ensure that the platform has access to the markets you\u2019re interested in trading. For instance, some brokers offer US stock options and others feature options listed in other overseas markets.<\/li><li><strong>Assets:<\/strong> Make sure the platform offers the assets you want to trade options with, such as stocks, indexes, commodities, futures and ETFs.<\/li><li><strong>Educational Resources:<\/strong> Look for a platform that provides educational resources, such as webinars and articles, to improve your trading skills.<\/li><li><strong>Security:<\/strong> Check that the platform is authorized by your local regulator, has a solid track record and has robust security measures in place to protect your personal and financial information.<\/li><li><strong>Customer Support:<\/strong> Choose a platform with responsive customer support that can assist you with any trading-related issues.<\/li><li><strong>User Interface:<\/strong> Choose a platform with an intuitive and user-friendly interface to save time and prevent confusion when trading options.<\/li><\/ol><h5 style=\"font-size: 15.5pt;\">Information you\u2019ll need to open an options trading account<\/h5><p>To open an account for options trading in Canada, you\u2019ll need:<\/p><ul><li>Be a Canadian resident and at least the age of majority in your province\/territory (18 or 19 years old).<\/li><li>Have basic information with you. The broker will usually ask you to prove who you are before signing up.<\/li><li>Be able to pass an options trading assessment. Before you can trade options, you\u2019ll need to show the broker you have some understanding of how they work.<\/li><\/ul><h4 id=\"plan\">2. Create an investment plan<\/h4><p>To trade options successfully, it\u2019s crucial to have clear investment objectives and a plan. Knowing your end goal will help inform your options trading strategy. The following questions will help to inform your trading plan:<\/p><ol><li>What options do I want to trade?<\/li><li>How much do I want to trade?<\/li><li>What <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/options-strategies\">options trading strategies<\/a> should I use?<\/li><li>What\u2019s my risk tolerance? How much can I afford to lose?<\/li><li>What\u2019s my entry and exit strategy?<\/li><li>What\u2019s my overall investment objective?<\/li><\/ol><p>Despite the potential for large returns, statistically speaking, trading options is more likely to result in losses. Given the risk, options may not be suitable for conservative investors.<\/p><h5 style=\"font-size: 15.5pt;\">What should I research?<\/h5><p>A good place to start in researching stock options is company fundamentals and financial information, volatility levels, upcoming events and company announcements. Besides company-related updates, you\u2019ll also need to stay on top of business news and macro conditions. Both will have an impact on the future prices of stocks.<\/p><h4 id=\"contract\">3. Select your options contract<\/h4><p>Once you\u2019ve decided which company stock or other asset you want to trade (this is called the underlying asset), you need to select a contract.<\/p><p>For every contract, you\u2019ll need to choose the expiration date, strike price and option type (you can buy or sell a call option or a put option). Generally, if you think an asset\u2019s price will rise, you should buy a call option or sell a put. Alternatively, if you predict the price will fall, you should buy a put option (also called shorting) or sell a call option.<\/p><p>A call option gives you the right (but not the obligation) to buy the underlying security at the strike price, while a put option gives you the right to sell the underlying security at the strike price.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><h5 style=\"font-size: 15.5pt;\">Key terms for option trading<\/h5><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><ul><li><strong>Call option:<\/strong> Gives you the right, but not the obligation, to buy an asset at a specific price by a certain date.<\/li><li><strong>Put option:<\/strong> Gives you the right, but not the obligation, to sell an asset at a specific price by a certain date.<\/li><li><strong>Strike price:<\/strong> Predetermined price at which an option can be exercised.<\/li><li><strong>Spot price (market price):<\/strong> Current buying or selling price of an asset.<\/li><li><strong>Options spread:<\/strong> A single transaction involving the execution of multiple contracts with different strike prices.<\/li><li><strong>Exercise<\/strong>. Using the option to buy or sell an underlying asset.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><ul><li><strong>Expiration date<\/strong>. Deadline for exercising an option, after which the option becomes worthless or is exercised by the holder (the underlying asset is bought or sold).<\/li><li><strong>Premium<\/strong>. Price paid for an option contract.<\/li><li><strong>At-the-money<\/strong>. When an option\u2019s strike price equals the current market price of the underlying asset.<\/li><li><strong>In-the-money<\/strong>. When an underlying asset\u2019s market price exceeds the call option\u2019s strike price or is below the strike price of a put.<\/li><li><strong>Out-of-the-money<\/strong>. When an underlying asset\u2019s market price is below the call option\u2019s strike price or is above the put\u2019s strike price.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><h4 id=\"fund\">4. Fund your account<\/h4><p>Before placing your trade, you\u2019ll need to top up your account with funds. Typically, there are a few ways to fund your account, including bank transfer, wire transfer or debit card.<\/p><p>There may be a minimum amount required when trading options, which will vary from broker to broker, but you\u2019ll generally need to start with at least US$1,000.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re using leverage, keep in mind that you\u2019ll need enough funds to cover potential losses, which may be greater than your initial trade amount.<\/p><h4 id=\"trade\">5. Place your trade<\/h4><p>After you\u2019ve chosen your contract and funded your account, it\u2019s time to execute your buy or sell trade.<\/p><p>A <strong>limit order<\/strong> lets you set the maximum price you\u2019re willing to pay (if buying) or the minimum price you\u2019re willing to receive (if selling). A <strong>market order<\/strong> will execute at the current market price, which may result in paying a higher premium than you initially intended due to the bid-ask spread.<\/p><h5 style=\"font-size: 15.5pt;\">Decide the premium<\/h5><p>The premium is the price you\u2019re willing to pay to buy the contract or the price you\u2019ll accept if you\u2019re selling. It\u2019s influenced by factors like the current market price of the asset, implied volatility, the expiration date and the premium currently offered on the market for the contract.<\/p><p>This is set by the bid-ask spread, or the difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay for the option (the bid price) and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept (the ask price).<\/p><h5 style=\"font-size: 15.5pt;\">Choose the time frame<\/h5><p>When trading options, a shorter time frame is better because the closer an option gets to its expiry date, the less it\u2019s worth. As such, you\u2019re looking for sharp movements of the underlying asset in a short period.<\/p><p>When do options expire? US and Canadian options contracts usually expire on the third Friday of the month, but there may be weekly or monthly expiration dates available for some contracts.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><h3>Options trading example<\/h3><p>If a trader buys a call option on a stock with a strike price of $50 and the stock price rises to $60, the trader can exercise the option and buy the stock at $50, then sell it at the market price of $60, realizing a profit of $10 per stock.<\/p><\/div><\/article><h3>Options vs stocks<\/h3><p>Is trading options better than stocks? Many investors trade options for the following reasons:<\/p><ul><li>Options can amplify profits using leverage<\/li><li>They can protect stocks from loss<\/li><li>They can provide extra income from stocks<\/li><li>They allow you to speculate\/make money in a falling market<\/li><li>They can be a lower-cost way to invest<\/li><li>They allow investors to have more flexible or complex strategies<\/li><\/ul><p>On the downside, option trading is usually much riskier than directly buying or selling stocks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/how-to-buy-stocks\">While buying stocks<\/a> is a relatively simple process, options trading can be complicated and has a greater chance of miscalculation, leading to loss.<\/p><p>Options traders also typically use leverage, which means they can enter a large trade with a small amount of initial capital. While this can amplify profits, it will also amplify losses if the trade goes against the trader.<\/p><p>While investing in the stock market directly is suitable for investors of any level of experience, options trading is best suited to more experienced traders.<\/p><h3>Types of options<\/h3><p>There are two types of options. A <strong>call option<\/strong> gives its buyer the choice to purchase stocks from its writer at a specific price (the \u201cstrike price\u201d) before a set time (the \u201cexpiry date\u201d). A <strong>put option<\/strong> is the opposite, where the buyer contracts to sell the stocks to the writer at a set price within a specific time.<\/p><p>The buyer of a call option hopes the underlying stocks will rise in price, while the put option buyer bets the price will fall. The writers of the contract are hoping for the opposite.<\/p><h4>Call options<\/h4><p>Buying call options gives you the right to buy an asset at a predetermined price within a specific time frame. Selling call options obligates you to sell your assets to the buyer of the option if they exercise their option.<\/p><p>Day traders often use call options to control multiple stocks with a low amount of money.<\/p><div class=\"column_wrapper\"><div class=\"box has-shadow\"><p><strong>Options trading example: Call options<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Company X stocks currently trade at $100 per stock. That\u2019s expensive for you, but you believe the stock price will move higher and you can turn a profit.<\/li><li>You buy 1 call option, which is the right to buy 100 stocks of the company at an agreed-upon price $100 per stock). To buy this options contract, you pay a premium of $500 ($5 x 100 stocks). With a $500 investment, you control 100 stocks worth $10,000.<\/li><li>A week later, the stock price climbs to $120 per stock. To exercise the option, you would need to have $10,000 in your account to buy the 100 stocks at the agreed-upon price of $100 each.<\/li><li>Instead of buying the stocks, you sell the options contract to another trader for a higher price than what you paid and pocket the difference between the premium you paid for the option and the price for which you sold it on the market.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><h4>Put options<\/h4><p>Buying put options gives you the right to sell an asset at a predetermined price within a specific time frame. These are the opposite of call options.<\/p><p>Put options are often used to insure your investment.<\/p><div class=\"column_wrapper\"><div class=\"box has-shadow\"><p><strong>Options trading example: Put options<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Suppose you buy 100 stocks of Company X at $100 per stock. That\u2019s $10,000 invested. You believe the stock price will continue higher, but there\u2019s economic news that may negatively affect your stock price.<\/li><li>To protect your investment, you buy a put option contract for $500. That\u2019s 100 stocks x $5 premium per stock, an arbitrary number as the premium varies depending on multiple factors.<\/li><li>One put option contract gives you the right to sell 100 stocks at an agreed-upon price until a specific date. In this case, let\u2019s say the agreed-upon price is $100 per stock and the expiration date is 30 days later.<\/li><li>The stock price starts to drop. By the time the contract reaches the expiry date, Company X stocks are worth $70 apiece. Without the options contract, you could have lost $3,000 (100 stocks x $30).<\/li><li>Luckily, you bought the put option and decided to exercise it. You sell your 100 stocks for $100 each\u2014the agreed-upon price in the contract\u2014instead of the market price of $70.<\/li><li>In this scenario, you\u2019re $500 down for the premium you paid to buy the options contract instead of $3,000. Much better.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><h3>American vs European options<\/h3><p>There are two main styles of options contracts: American-style and European-style options. While American-style options are more common around the world, both types of contracts tend to exist in any one market.<\/p><ul><li><b>American-style options: <\/b>American-style options can be exercised by the buyer at any time prior to the expiration date. This gives the buyer more flexibility in terms of when they can choose to exercise their option.<\/li><li><b>European-style options: <\/b>European-style options can only be exercised by the buyer on the expiration date. This means the buyer has less flexibility in terms of when they can choose to exercise their option.<\/li><\/ul><p>There are also other less common styles of options contracts, including:<\/p><ul><li><b>Bermuda-style options: <\/b>Bermuda-style options can be exercised at certain specified dates prior to the expiration date. This gives the buyer some flexibility in terms of when they can choose to exercise their option.<\/li><li><b>Asian-style options: <\/b>Asian-style options are settled based on the average price of the underlying asset over a specified period rather than the price at the expiration date.<\/li><\/ul><p>It\u2019s important to understand the different styles of option contracts because the style can impact the price and the timing of when the option can be exercised, which can affect the potential profitability of the trade.<\/p><h3>How much does options trading cost?<\/h3><p>Options trading in Canada comes with a number of different fees, depending on what you trade and where you trade. Keep an eye out for:<\/p><ul><li><b>Broker commissions:<\/b> These are basically paying for a trade to be executed or for any investment advice. Depending on the broker, sometimes these fees are waived.<\/li><li><b>Contract fee: <\/b>Charged by brokers when an options contract is exercised or assigned. This fee is typically charged per contract and can vary depending on the broker and the exchange where the option is traded.<\/li><li><b>Platform fees:<\/b> You can be charged numerous fees for using the trading platform.<\/li><li><b>Pass-through fees:<\/b> These include options regulatory fees, SEC membership fees, FINRA trading activity fees and OCC clearing fees.<\/li><li><b>Exchange fees: <\/b>These fees are usually charged when you trade using a foreign currency. You will pay a small percentage to transfer into and out of the foreign currency.<\/li><\/ul><p>Many of these fees are a fraction of a cent, but given that you will be charged them, it is best to take note of what you\u2019re paying to the broker.<\/p><h3>Advantages and risks of options trading in Canada<\/h3><p>Options trading has benefits, but it\u2019s not suitable for everyone. Keep in mind these advantages and drawbacks.<\/p><div class=\"fin-pros-cons fin-pros-cons--stacked\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li><strong>Leverage.<\/strong> With a relatively small upfront investment, it's possible to amplify your returns.<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Flexibility.<\/strong> Choose from a broad range of strategies for bullish, bearish and flat markets.<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Income generation.<\/strong> Strategies like covered calls can generate income from assets you already hold (although no strategy is risk-free).<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Hedging.<\/strong> Puts can offset losses elsewhere in your portfolio, acting as a type of safeguard.<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Limited downside for buyers.<\/strong> When buying options, your loss is typically limited to the premium you paid.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li><b>Market volatility.<\/b> Options trading can be particularly risky in volatile markets, where sudden price movements can lead to significant losses or gains. Even if the underlying asset moves in the direction predicted, volatility can result in the option expiring out of the money, which means it loses its value.<\/li>\n                                    <li><b>It's hard to get the price right at the exact time.<\/b> With options trading, you're not only betting on the stock price\u2014you're betting on the stock price at a specific time. You may be right that the stock price will rise or fall, but being correct about when is hard.<\/li>\n                                    <li><b>The premium is non-refundable.<\/b> When you buy an options contract, the premium you pay goes to the seller of that contract. That's how you pay the other side to take your risk. Whether you're right about the stock price or not, the premium you pay is non-refundable.<\/li>\n                                    <li><b>You'll likely pay a fee.<\/b> Most brokers charge fees for options trading. This fee is typically less than $1.50 per contract. You may also pay up to $19 for an options exercise fee.<\/li>\n                                    <li><b>Leverage.<\/b> Options trading involves leverage, which means that traders can control a large amount of the underlying asset for a relatively small upfront investment. While leverage can amplify profits, it can also amplify losses.<\/li>\n                                    <li><b>Complexity.<\/b> Options trading can be complex. Traders need to understand the various strategies and trading techniques to be successful. A lack of understanding can lead to mistakes and losses.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Canadians gravitate to stocks more than any other type of investment<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re looking to grow your money through stock investing, you\u2019re not alone. 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Values range from 5.6 to 39.01.\">\n                <canvas><\/canvas>\n            <\/div>\n            <noscript><div class=\"chart-embed__sr-table\"><table class=\"luna-table\" aria-label=\"Data for What do you think are the most appealing types of investments to make in the next 12 months?\"><caption class=\"chart-embed__sr-only\" style=\"position: absolute !important; width: 1px !important; height: 1px !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: -1px !important; overflow: hidden !important; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important; white-space: nowrap !important; border: 0 !important;\">What do you think are the most appealing types of investments to make in the next 12 months?<\/caption><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Selection<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"luna-table__numeric\">Response<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Stocks<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">39.01%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Mutual Funds<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">35.65%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">GICs<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">34.38%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">ETFs<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">25.92%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Bonds<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">18.30%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Money Market Funds<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">16.46%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Cryptocurrency<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">14.98%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Cryptocurrency ETFs<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">9.29%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Cryptocurrency Meme Coins<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">5.60%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/noscript>\n        <\/finder-chart><div class=\"chart-embed__sr-table\"><table class=\"luna-table\" aria-label=\"Data for What do you think are the most appealing types of investments to make in the next 12 months?\"><caption class=\"chart-embed__sr-only\" style=\"position: absolute !important; width: 1px !important; height: 1px !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: -1px !important; overflow: hidden !important; clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important; white-space: nowrap !important; border: 0 !important;\">What do you think are the most appealing types of investments to make in the next 12 months?<\/caption><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Selection<\/th><th scope=\"col\" class=\"luna-table__numeric\">Response<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Stocks<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">39.01%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Mutual Funds<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">35.65%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">GICs<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">34.38%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">ETFs<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">25.92%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Bonds<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">18.30%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Money Market Funds<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">16.46%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Cryptocurrency<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">14.98%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Cryptocurrency ETFs<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">9.29%<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Cryptocurrency Meme Coins<\/th><td class=\"luna-table__numeric\">5.60%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><figcaption class=\"chart-embed__footer\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; border-top: 1px solid #EEEEEE; padding-top: 12px; margin-top: 16px;\"><div class=\"chart-embed__footer-left\"><span class=\"chart-embed__source\">Source: Data from the Finder: Consumer Sentiment Survey March 2026 by Pollfish of 1,001 Canadians.<\/span><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"chart-embed__logo\" aria-label=\"Finder\" style=\"margin-left: auto; display: inline-flex; align-items: center;\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 1067.38 197\" height=\"18\" 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d=\"M209.32,15.9c46.57,0,84.33,37.75,84.33,84.33h0c0,46.57-37.75,84.33-84.33,84.33h0c-20.75,0-39.74-7.51-54.42-19.94-14.69,12.43-33.68,19.94-54.42,19.94h0c-46.57,0-84.33-37.75-84.33-84.33V15.9h193.18M209.32,3.76H4.01v96.46c0,53.19,43.27,96.46,96.46,96.46,19.47,0,38.46-5.92,54.43-16.84,15.96,10.91,34.95,16.84,54.42,16.84,53.19,0,96.46-43.27,96.46-96.46S262.51,3.76,209.32,3.76h0Z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#212121\" d=\"M213.34,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#212121\" d=\"M102.92,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Options trading in Canada comes with rewards and opportunities, but it\u2019s also risky and can be difficult for new investors to grasp. While options trading gives you the right, but not the obligation, to own an underlying asset, you are trading with leverage, which should be left for sophisticated investors.<\/p><ul><li>Options trading is the process of buying and selling options contracts.<\/li><li>Option trading gives the buyer the right\u2014but not the obligation\u2014to buy or sell an asset.<\/li><li>You can <a class=\"scroll\" href=\"#compare\">compare online brokers<\/a> to begin options trading.<\/li><\/ul><p><a class=\"more-link-arrow\" title=\"Learn more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\">Stock trading in Canada<\/a><\/p><h3>FAQs<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000003\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is options trading legal in Canada?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, options trading is legal in Canada. However, binary options that expire in less than 30 days are illegal in Canada. Unlike traditional options, which give you the right to trade <em>if you want to<\/em>, binary options automatically execute at a specified date and time\u2014you can't back out, which makes it easier to lose money.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000004\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How much do you need to start options trading?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>The minimum you will need to trade depends greatly on who you sign up with. Some brokers will allow you to start trading options from $1,000, while others will require more than $10,000 before you can trade.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000005\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can you trade options with $100?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>It is technically possible to trade options with as little as $100; however, most investors know that smaller amounts, when it comes to options trading, are rarely worth it. Between the trading fees and commissions and the inability to properly hedge means that most investors should aim to start trading options with a minimum of $1,000 available to invest.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000006\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is options trading good for beginners?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Options trading sounds complex and does carry higher risks, and this prompts many beginner investors to stay away from these investment products. However, beginner investors can start option trading using some basic strategies. 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