ATC Brokers vs Qtrade : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

ATC Brokers

Qtrade

Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

ECN broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2005

2000

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

1Million

Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA and CIMA

IIROC, CIRO

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

No major awards listed

Security Measures

No information

CIPF

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

100+ commission-free ETFs, GIC, Exchange-traded debentures, Fixed income

Currency Pairs

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Indices

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

CFDs

ETFs

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Options

Yes

Futures

Bonds

Yes

Mutual Funds

Yes

Fractional Shares

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

Precious Metals

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Equities

Yes

Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

MT4

Yes

MT5

cTrader

Social Trading

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Proprietary MT Pro

Qtrade trading platform

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Individual, joint or corporate trading account

Cash- Individual, Society, Joint, Religious organization, Trust, Investment club, Estates Company, Registered accounts- FHSA, TFSA, RRSP, LIRA/ LRSP, RESP, RIF, LIF

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Minimum Deposit

2,000 USD, EUR or GBP

Leverage Available

2:1 to 200:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Unlimited

$500,000

Commission (per account type)

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginners and experienced traders

Long term investor and self-directed investment options

Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank wire transfer, Crypto

Electronic fund transfer,bank transfer, e-transfer services, Bill payment

Withdrawal Methods

Bank wire transfer, Crypto

Bank transfer

Other E-Wallets Supported

Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Learn to trade, Economic calendar, Market insights, Market News

Education- New to investing, Experienced with investing, Weekly Market Pulse

Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Mini Contract (10,000 lot size): $0.60 round turn, Standard Contract (100,000 lot size): $6.00 round turn

Equities- $6.95- $8.75, Options- $8.75 + $1.25 per contract/ $6.95 + $1.25 per contract, ETFs- $0, Mutual fund- $8.75/ $6.95, ETFs - Others- $8.75/ $6.95, Fixed income and Exchange-traded debentures- $1 per $1,000 face value/ $1 per $1,000 face value, DAP accounts - $10 per trade, $7.75 - commissions for stock, mutual fund and ETF trades

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

Per Lot Fees

Options Contract Fees

$8.75 + $1.25 per contract/ $6.95 + $1.25 per contract

Futures Contract Fees

Markup Fees on Spread

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

Maximum Leverage

200:1

Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$50 of 6 months of inactivity

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

Advisory Fees

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

$45 / security

Statement or Document Fee

$2.50 / trade Paper account statements $6 / quarter

Account Opening Fee

$100 setup + $50 / year after first year

Account Maintenance Fee

$25/ quarter

Deposit Fee

Bank wire- $0, Crypto- 1.00%

Currency Conversion Fee

Depends on the bank and the specific transaction

$100 / transaction

Withdrawal Fee

International EUR/ USD/ CAD - $30/ 40/ 40, Crypto- 0.20% fee

Account transfer out $150

Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

Yes

Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Forex- 5:05 PM EST to Friday at 5:00 PM EST, Metals- Sunday at 6:00 PM EST and 5:00 PM EST and re-opens at 6:00 PM ES

Pre-market trading: Available online and by phone from 8:30-9:29 AM ET, After-hours trading: Available online and by phone from 4-5 PM ET

Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm ET

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone: + 44 20 3318 1399, Email: [email protected], Live chat

E-mail: [email protected], 1.877. 787.2330

Support Languages

Additional Information

Headquarters Location

London, England, United Kingdom .

Canada

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.

While ATC Brokers maintains low trading fees with no minimum deposit, Qtrade includes some charges for premium features and certain asset trades, making ATC Brokers the better option for budget-focused traders.

ATC Brokers gets you trading faster thanks to its minimal entry barriers. In comparison, Qtrade account setup is slower but includes extra layers of financial screening and suitability assessments.

ATC Brokers excels in real-time trade execution with minimal latency, whereas Qtrade complements its execution with strong analytical modules and educational support within the platform.

ATC Brokers stands out for active traders with robust tools, while Qtrade suits investors seeking simplicity and ease of use.

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