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Qtrade vs EasyMarkets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Qtrade
EasyMarkets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2000
2001
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
1Million
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
IIROC, CIRO
CySEC, ASIC, FSA, FSC, and FSCA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Best regulated broker Best forex broker- 2024, Best global broker Best fixed spread broker Best competitive spread broker Longest serving broker-2024
Security Measures
CIPF
No
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
100+ commission-free ETFs, GIC, Exchange-traded debentures, Fixed income
275+ assets types
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
No
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
No
No
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
Yes
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Qtrade trading platform
Easymarket platform
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Cash- Individual, Society, Joint, Religious organization, Trust, Investment club, Estates Company, Registered accounts- FHSA, TFSA, RRSP, LIRA/ LRSP, RESP, RIF, LIF
Standard, Premium, and VIP
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$25
Leverage Available
No
1:200-1:2000
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
$500,000
Depends on asset types
Commission (per account type)
$0
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Long term investor and self-directed investment options
Beginner to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Electronic fund transfer,bank transfer, e-transfer services, Bill payment
Credit/ Debit cards, Wire transfer, Crypto deposit, Online banking- Local bank transfer, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer
Credit/ Debit cards, Wire transfer, Crypto deposit, Online banking- Local bank transfer, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller, Fasapay, Stic pay, Webmoney, Bit wallet, Perfect Money
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Education- New to investing, Experienced with investing, Weekly Market Pulse
Learn -Trading Education, Market News and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, easyMarkets Blog Market Insights
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
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
Commission -$0, Spread - ranges from 0.7 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Fixed
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$8.75 + $1.25 per contract/ $6.95 + $1.25 per contract
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
$0
Maximum Leverage
No
1.2000
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$0
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
$45 / security
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$2.50 / trade Paper account statements $6 / quarter
$0
Account Opening Fee
$100 setup + $50 / year after first year
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$25/ quarter
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$100 / transaction
$0
Withdrawal Fee
Account transfer out $150
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
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
London-New York Overlap 1 pm - 4 pm GMT, The Sydney-Tokyo Overlap 12 am - 5:15 am GMT
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm ET
24/5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
E-mail: [email protected], 1.877. 787.2330
Live chat, Phone:+357 25 828 899 , E-mail: [email protected]
Support Languages
2
8+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Canada
Trinity Chambers, PO Box 4301, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Island
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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