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

Broker Name

TMGM

TMGM

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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

2013

1999

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

Info not available


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

ASIC, VFSC and FSC

CIRO

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Most Trusted Forex Broker 2024, Best Forex Trading Platform 2024, SkyLine Guide 2024 Award, Most Innovative Sports Sponsorship 2024, Brokersview Fastbull 2024 Award

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

Security Measures

Civil Liability Insurance program for a limit of $10,000,000

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)

12,000 instruments including shares

GICs IPOs

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

Yes

No

Bonds

No

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

Yes

Fractional Shares

Yes

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

Yes

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

No

MT5

Yes

No

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

No

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

TMGM app

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.)

Edge and classic 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

1:100 to 1:1000

NA

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the assets type

Varies by instrument

Commission (per account type)

Currency Pairs: $7 ; Precious Metals: $5

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)

Experienced traders

Beginners


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, RMB instant, Revolute, Wise, e-wallets

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

Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, RMB instant, Revolute, Wise, e-wallets

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

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller.SticPay, FasaPay, UnionPay

No


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Market analysis, Traders terminology, Trading tools

TradingView TipRanks OptionsPlay Multileg options trading


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Currency Pairs: $7 USD ; Precious Metals: $5 USD, Spread-0.0pips

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)

variable/floating spread

Fixed

Per Lot Fees

NA

$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

1:1000

NA


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$30 per month after 6 months of inactivity

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

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

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

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

Charges not mentioned, May apply for non-USD deposits

1.50%

Withdrawal Fee

$0

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 assets type

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 +61 2 8036 8388, Fax +61 2 8036 8388, Email [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

15+

2


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

100 Barangaroo Ave., Level 28, Tower One, Sydney NSW 2000, 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.
If minimizing trading costs is your top priority, TMGM might be more attractive due to its lower commissions. Meanwhile, Questrade justifies its moderate fees with more robust tools and professional-grade features.
New users will likely find TMGM sign-up process more intuitive. Meanwhile, Questrade takes a more regulated path to onboarding, which could benefit traders seeking high capital limits and detailed agreements.
New traders may find TMGM interface more welcoming, while Questrade appeals to experienced users looking for tools like heatmaps, screeners, and market sentiment overlays.
If you're after professional-grade platforms, TMGM may be ideal. For casual investors, Questrade offers a low-barrier entry.