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FP Markets vs Questrade : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

FP Markets

FP Markets

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Questrade

Questrade

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Broker Overview

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

ECN broker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2005

1999

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

Info not available


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, SVG

CIRO

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best CFD Broker - Africa, Best Trading Experience - Africa, Most Trusted Broker in 2023, Best Price Execution in 2024, Most Transparent Broker and Best Trading Conditions in 2024.

DALBAR seal of service excellence in 2024 for the 6th consecutive year Canada's #1 rated online broker by MoneySense

Security Measures

No

CIPF

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

No

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

10,000+ trading instruments

GICs IPOs

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

No

Bonds

Yes

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

Yes

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

No

MT5

Yes

No

cTrader

Yes

No

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

No

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

No

All-in-One Platforms Questrade Trading Quest MobileAdvanced Trading Platforms Questrade Edge Mobile Questrade Edge Questrade Global

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Forex account - Standard and raw MT4-MT5 account, Islamic forex account - Raw account and standard MT4-MT5 account

Tax-Free Savings Account - TFSA Registered Retirement Savings Plan - RRSP First Home Savings Account - FHSA Registered Education Savings Plan - RESP

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$100

$250

Leverage Available

500:1

NA

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the asset type

Varies by instrument

Commission (per account type)

$3

Casual Traders (Basic) Stocks - $4.95 to $9.95 Options - $9.95 + $1 / contract ETFs - Free(sell 1c/share min $4.95 to max $9.95)Options and day traders (Fixed) Stocks - $4.95 to $9.95 Options - $4.95 + $0.75 / contract ETFs - Free (sell for $4.95 per trade)Volume traders (Variable) Stocks - $4.95 to $9.95 (min $0.01 to max $6.95) Options - $6.95 + $0.75 / contract ETFs - Buy for free (sell 1c/share min $4.95 to max $9.95)

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

Beginners to experienced traders

Beginners


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Credit/ debit cards, Bank transfers, e-wallets, International bank transfers, Local bank transfers, Broker to broker

Instant deposit (Visa & Interac Debit cards) - CAD only Online banking bill payment - CAD only Pre-authorized deposit - CAD & USD Transfers from other brokers - CAD & USD Wire transfer - CAD & USD Non-certified cheque - CAD & USD Stock certificate

Withdrawal Methods

Credit/ debit cards, Bank transfers, e-wallets, International bank transfers, Local bank transfers, Broker to broker

EFTs (CAD or USD) Wire transfers (CAD or USD)

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller, Asia bank, Stic Pay, Fasa pay, Virtual Pay, Rupee pay, Rapyd, Perfect Money, Crypto payment, Dragon Pya, Rapid transfer

No


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Trading courses, Live webinars, Podcasts, Trading guides, Platform tutorials, Ebooks, Trading glossary

TradingView TipRanks OptionsPlay Multileg options trading


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Forex- 3.50, Metals -3.50, Commodities- built into spread, Indices- Built into spread

Stocks 1C / share (min $4.95 to max $9.95) ETFs Buy Free. Sell 1C / share (min $4.95 to max $9.95) Mutual funds - $9.95 per trade International equities - 1% of trade value Precious metals - $19.95 / trade Notes & debentures - $0.10 per $1,000 par value FX & CFDs - pips as low as 0.08

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Typical

Fixed

Per Lot Fees

$2

$1 per contract for options

Options Contract Fees

NA

$9.95 + $1 / contract

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

500:1

NA


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$0

$0

Advisory Fees

$70

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Long- $5.79, short- $2.59

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

estatement - free Copy of statement - $20 Unclaimed property - $29.95 per quarter Regular mail - $10

Account Opening Fee

$0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

Portfolio fees 0.25% with a balance of $1000 - $99,999 0.20% with a balance of $100,000+

Deposit Fee

$0

CAD EFT upto $50,000 - free USD EFT upto $25,000 - free CAD Wire transfer - $20 USD wire transfer - $30 International wire transfer - $40

Currency Conversion Fee

Starts from 0.06 to 0.30 %

1.50%

Withdrawal Fee

Upto $50

EFTs - Free Wire transfer - $20 CAD for CAD wire $30 USD for USD wire $40 USD/CAD for international wires


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Depends on the instrument offer

North Americal Stock Markets 9:30am to 4pm ET Pre-market hours - 7am to 9:30am Post-market hours - 4pm to 8pm


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Customer Support

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

24/7

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Phone: Toll-free: +44 28 2544 7780, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat

Toll-free Canada - 1.866.980.9590 From US - 1.416.227.6911FX & CFDs Chat hours: Monday - Thursday 8:3-am to 8pm EST, Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm EST Ph: 416.227.6913 Toll-free Canada - 1.866.980.9591

Support Languages

12+

2


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Sydney,Australia

Toronto, Ontario Canada

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


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.
FP Markets stands out for its zero-commission trading model, appealing to cost-conscious investors. In contrast, Questrade offers more comprehensive services with slightly higher fees, especially for advanced tools and asset classes.
FP Markets offers a quick and paperless account setup that appeals to traders on the go, whereas Questrade more involved onboarding process adds an extra layer of safety and regulatory checks.
FP Markets provides a modern trading experience with its proprietary or MT4/MT5 platform, ideal for technical traders. Questrade , on the other hand, offers more research tools and is better suited for data-driven investors.
Advanced users will enjoy FP Markets capabilities, but Questrade remains a favorite for its streamlined and beginner-centric approach.