Platforms

Use this section when you know what you want to buy and need the right place to hold it.

The strongest platform pages here are the ones that explain fit clearly: who should use the platform, where the friction is, and where a cheaper or simpler option would do the job just as well.

Best places to start

Questrade vs Wealthsimple

Best first comparison for DIY investors deciding between the two most common paths.

Best robo-advisors in Canada

Use this if you want automation more than control.

National Bank Direct Brokerage review

Worth reading if you care about low-cost trading but want a bank-backed platform.

DIY brokerages

Head-to-head comparisons

Single-platform reviews

Managed platforms and simpler paths

Robo-advisors

Platform choice by situation