Online Brokerage
Take control of your own investments with Qtrade Direct Investing® – Canada’s #1 online trading platform.
Take Control of Your Investments — With the Power of Your Membership
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, Qtrade Direct Investing® gives you the tools to build your portfolio your way. As a Coastal Financial CU member, you get direct access to one of Canada’s top-rated online brokerage platforms — with the added support of your local credit union team in Southwest Nova Scotia.
Why invest with Qtrade?
Low trading fees
Buy and sell stocks, bonds, ETFs and mutual funds without paying a premium.
Award-winning platform
Qtrade is consistently ranked among Canada’s best for ease of use, research tools, and customer service.
Industry-leading tools
Build, evaluate, and test your portfolio using Qtrade’s advanced analyst research and tools.
Support from experts
Get help with any stage of the investing process from a highly experienced team.
What You Can Do with Qtrade
- Buy and sell stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and more
- Access powerful research and planning tools
- Track performance and manage your portfolio 24/7
- Learn as you go with built-in investor education
Not sure if a Qtrade account is right for you?
We’ll be happy to help review your options and see if a Qtrade account is what you need.
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Want Expert Guidance Instead?
If you’d rather leave the portfolio management to professionals, our Mutual Fund options through CU Financial Management are a great fit.
Planning for Retirement?
Pair your self-directed investing with long-term planning. RRSPs offer tax-deferred growth and are a smart next step.
Take a look at the latest, competitive rates on offer for our investing solutions.
Try our calculators for help planning out your investment strategy.
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Online brokerage services are offered through Qtrade Direct Investing, a division of Aviso Financial Inc. Qtrade and Qtrade Direct Investing are trade names and/or trademarks of Aviso Wealth Inc. and its subsidiaries.
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Coastal Financial Credit Union is a credit union operating in Nova Scotia. Deposits are insured under the terms of the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation.
