Desjardins Online Brokerage (Disnat) vs National Bank Direct Brokerage: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology Desjardins Online Brokerage (Disnat) and National Bank Direct Brokerage score the same — 70 out of 100. Below: where they differ by factor and by fact.

Brokers in Canada 2026: a ranking built on verified facts How we rank

1

Desjardins Online Brokerage (Disnat)

70/100
2

National Bank Direct Brokerage

70/100

Score breakdown

Desjardins Online Brokerage (Disnat)National Bank Direct Brokerage
Safety5050
Cost7575
Products100100
Service9292

Pros and cons

Desjardins Online Brokerage (Disnat)

  • Low commission on the reference order
  • Member of the national investor compensation scheme
  • Wide choice of asset classes
  • Publishes financial reports

National Bank Direct Brokerage

  • Low commission on the reference order
  • Member of the national investor compensation scheme
  • Wide choice of asset classes
  • Publishes financial reports
  • Charges a periodic account or custody fee

Facts side by side

FactDesjardins Online Brokerage (Disnat)National Bank Direct Brokerage
Investor compensation schemeYes cipf.caYes cipf.ca
Commission on the reference order0% disnat.com0% nbc.ca
Financial reports onlineYes desjardins.comYes nbc.ca
No account or custody feeNot verifiedNo nbc.ca
Asset classes (of 5)5 disnat.com5 nbc.ca
Tax-advantaged accountYes disnat.comYes nbc.ca
Mobile appYes disnat.comYes nbc.ca
Open an account onlineYes disnat.comYes nbc.ca
Support channels (of 3)2 disnat.com2 nbc.ca
Annual tax statementYes disnat.comYes nbc.ca

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