Active trading
Trade like the pro you are
Big-picture trading, now with a bigger picture. Trade Plus lets you chart, execute, and manage positions in a single view, all on a powerful, commission-free trading platform.
Securities showcased are for illustration purposes only and are not recommendations or investment advice. All investments involve risk.
Analyze with more precision
Access real-time sub-day intervals, candlestick views, and technical indicators — moving averages, RSI, VWAP, and more — to time entries and exits with confidence.
Trade directly from the chart
Turn analysis into action without leaving the page. Buy, sell, or define take-profit targets by clicking directly on price levels — the shortest distance between strategy and execution.
Manage everything on one screen
View your watchlist, holdings, and pending orders alongside your chart. Use the dedicated panel to track positions and modify open orders without losing context.
Active traders get more benefits
Active trader status is earned, not bought. Place 50+ trades a month to unlock an elevated experience that includes:
Get a cash bonus on qualified transfers. It’s yours as long as you maintain 50+ trades per month. T&Cs apply.
Skip the line and head straight to our agents, with phone pickup in under a minute and email replies within 4 hours.
Call in and have a licensed investment rep place trades on your behalf. That's a $45/trade value, free with your status.
Get early access to new trading tools and features before anyone else. Your feedback shapes what we build next.
Meet the tools for your trades
Advanced options strategies
Execute your market strategy with precision thanks to covered calls, secured puts, and multi-leg options, like vertical and calendar spreads.
Time-saving hot keys
Turn your trading dashboard into a command centre with keyboard shortcuts. Execute trades faster, reduce mistakes, and stay locked into the market.
Real-time pricing & money movement
Get real-time streaming quotes for free, unlike at other brokerages (that we won’t name here — IYKYK). Deposit up to $250,000 and move money between accounts in seconds.
Longest trading hours in Canada
With 24/5 trading hours for U.S. stocks and 24/7 trading for gold and crypto, we provide unrestricted market access. There’s nothing like it in Canada.
Fractional order execution
Purchase a piece of a company instantly and at the best execution — it’s the price you see or better.
Low fees. Period.
Active traders could save more than $4,200 a year on commission fees versus the big banks. Enter your monthly trades to see how much you could save by ditching the big guys.
Active traders can get a 3% match
When you make more than 50 trades per month, you’re eligible for a 3% match on eligible transfers. That dual-monitor setup won’t pay for itself! T&Cs apply.
Our competition is no competition
Wealthsimple | Green bank | Royal blue bank | Green broker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission fees | $0 | $9.99 | $9.95 | $0 |
| Options contract fees | $0 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $0.00 - $0.99 |
| CAD margin rates | 3.95% | 6.50% | 5.75% | 7.70% |
| USD margin rates | 6.25% | 8.50% | 8.50% | 10.25% |
Take your investing to the next level
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FAQs
Which exchanges can I trade on?
Which exchanges can I trade on?
Choose from thousands of stocks, ETFs and OTC securities listed across the TSX, TSXV, CBOE Canada, CSE, NYSE, NASDAQ, CBOE, and a limited number of OTC-listed ADRs.
What times can I trade with Wealthsimple?
What times can I trade with Wealthsimple?
We’ve extended our trading hours to give you even more flexibility when it comes to your portfolio. Now, you can buy and sell stocks and ETFs from Sunday 8:00 pm to Friday 8:00 pm ET. For gold and crypto, you can trade 24/7.
And even though we can’t predict the market, our extended hours give you the convenience to trade within it on your own schedule. Currently, only a limited selection of US listed stocks and ETFs are available for trading during extended hours. You can browse eligible securities by searching for and selecting the “extended hours trading” category from the 'Discover' tab search bar in the Wealthsimple app. If you place fractional trades outside of trading hours, they will be queued to fill instantly once the market opens again.
Have more questions? Check out this helpful article. For details about the risks and considerations — click here.
What options strategies do you currently support?
What options strategies do you currently support?
We support covered calls, secured puts, and multi-leg strategies (like vertical and calendar spreads). Learn more about our options trading strategies here.
What account types are available for active traders?
What account types are available for active traders?
We have account types for all your goals. Registered accounts include RRSP, TFSA, LIRA, RESP, FHSA, RRIF. For non-registered accounts, we have Cash accounts and Margin accounts for additional buying power.
We also have Corporate accounts to help grow your business commission-free and with access to leverage with margin interest rates lower than any Canadian bank.
Do you offer margin trading? What are your margin rates?
Do you offer margin trading? What are your margin rates?
Yes, we offer margin trading. Get access to increased buying power with rates lower than any Canadian bank. Unlock additional buying power by linking your TFSA account. Learn more about margin trading here.
How do we save active traders over $4,200 a year in fees?
How do we save active traders over $4,200 a year in fees?
These savings are based on the maximum commission fee amount shown at September 30, 2025 from the leading five Banks in Canada, with commission fees ranging from $0 to 7.00. per trade for stocks and options only, for active traders, trading more than 150 trades a quarter with $1.25 per options contract. Actual commission fees and total fees may vary. All amounts shown are in USD. All investments involve risk. See our fee schedule for trading accounts and our plans and benefits for details.
Who is eligible for the 3% match?
Who is eligible for the 3% match?
The 3% rate is available to clients who have qualified for Active Trader status. If you earn Active Trader status after you register, your rate will automatically update from 1% to 3% once you qualify.
What is Active Trader status?
What is Active Trader status?
Active Trader status recognizes clients who actively trade on Wealthsimple. You earn it by completing 50 or more manual trades in a calendar month. Learn more about Active Trader status.
How do active trader benefits work?
How do active trader benefits work?
Place 50 trades in a calendar month. Once you hit that threshold, your active trader benefits activate automatically. Then just continue to place 50 trades each month to hold your status. If you have a slow month, you get a one-month grace period before your status lapses. After two consecutive months without hitting the threshold, your benefits will pause until you qualify again.