Brokers with online account opening: Canada 2026 (6)

Brokers with online account opening from our ranking (Canada), in Score order. The account can be opened fully remotely. Have your ID and tax number ready; conditions can depend on where you live.

Brokers in Canada 2026: a ranking built on verified facts

  1. 1

    Desjardins Online Brokerage (Disnat)

    70/100
    Licensed since
    Not verified
    Investor compensation scheme
    Yes
    Commission on the reference order
    0%
    • Low commission on the reference order
    • Member of the national investor compensation scheme
    • Wide choice of asset classes
    • Publishes financial reports
  2. 2

    National Bank Direct Brokerage

    70/100
    Licensed since
    Not verified
    Investor compensation scheme
    Yes
    Commission on the reference order
    0%
    • Low commission on the reference order
    • Member of the national investor compensation scheme
    • Wide choice of asset classes
    • Publishes financial reports
  3. 3

    Interactive Brokers Canada

    65/100
    Licensed since
    Not verified
    Investor compensation scheme
    Yes
    Commission on the reference order
    0.1%
    • Low commission on the reference order
    • Member of the national investor compensation scheme
    • Wide choice of asset classes
    • No periodic account or custody fee
  4. 4

    RBC Direct Investing

    60/100
    Licensed since
    Not verified
    Investor compensation scheme
    Yes
    Commission on the reference order
    0.7%
    • Member of the national investor compensation scheme
    • Wide choice of asset classes
    • Publishes financial reports
    • No periodic account or custody fee
  5. 5

    CIBC Investor's Edge

    59/100
    Licensed since
    Not verified
    Investor compensation scheme
    Yes
    Commission on the reference order
    0.5%
    • Member of the national investor compensation scheme
    • Wide choice of asset classes
    • Publishes financial reports
    • Offers a tax-advantaged investment account
  6. 6

    Scotia iTRADE

    57/100
    Licensed since
    Not verified
    Investor compensation scheme
    Yes
    Commission on the reference order
    0.7%
    • Member of the national investor compensation scheme
    • Wide choice of asset classes
    • Publishes financial reports
    • Offers a tax-advantaged investment account