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Qtrade vs Trade Nation : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Qtrade
Trade Nation
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
ECN broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2000
2014
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
1Million
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
IIROC, CIRO
FCA, ASIC, FSA, SCB, and FSCA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Best Global MT4 broker, Best Trading Platform 2023, Best Spread Betting Provider 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
1000+ assets types
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
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
No
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
Yes
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Qtrade trading platform
TN trader
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 and Professional
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
No
1:5 to 1:200
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 and debit cards, e-wallets, bank transfers, cryptocurrency, and some local payment methods
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer
Credit and debit cards, e-wallets, bank transfers, cryptocurrency, and some local payment methods
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Skrill, Neteller, Crypto, Grab Pay, M Pesa
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 Academy Online Courses, Market Insights and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, Trader's Blog Market News and Updates
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 (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
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
1:200
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
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
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
$25/ quarter
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
$100 / transaction
NA
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
Forex- 24 hours a day, five days a week, Stocks- Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, typically closed on weekends and U.S. national holidays
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
Email: [email protected], Phone: +44 (0) 203 180 5952, Live chat
Support Languages
2
19+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Canada
9th Floor, 30 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4ES, United Kingdom
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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