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Qtrade vs GO Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Qtrade
GO Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN broker
Both STP and Market maker broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2000
2006
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
1Million
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
IIROC, CIRO
CySEC, FSC, ASIC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Most Trusted Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024, Best Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024
Security Measures
CIPF
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
100+ commission-free ETFs, GIC, Exchange-traded debentures, Fixed income
1000+ products including Share CFDs, Index CFDs, Treasury CFDs
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
No
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
Yes
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Qtrade trading platform
No
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
Go Plus account and standard account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
No
20:1 to 500:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
$500,000
Depends on assets type
Commission (per account type)
$0
Plus account- $2.50 per side on FX standard lot, Standard account -$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
Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer
Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller
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
Trading Education Online Courses, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, GoMarkets Blog Market News and Analysis, Technical Analysis Reports
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
Spread starts from 0.0 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Typical
Per Lot Fees
NA
Cryptocurrencies: $10 per lot, Spot Brent and Spot WTI: $15 per lot, FX and metals: $40 per lot, BTC: $50 per lot
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
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
500:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$25
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
$45 / security
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$2.50 / trade Paper account statements $6 / quarter
NA
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
Euro:€2.00 per side, Great British Pound: €2.00 per side, New Zealand Dollar: NZ$3.50 per side, United States Dollar: US$2.50 per side
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
Monday 00:00 to Friday 24:00 (Platform time)
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm ET
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
E-mail: [email protected], 1.877. 787.2330
Call: +230 5869 0074, E-mail: [email protected], Go markets Quick support
Support Languages
2
18+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Canada
Level 7 Office 12, ICONEBENE, Lot B441, Rue de L'Institut, Ebene
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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