Common Questions about Trading
- How do I buy a GIC?
- Can I buy or sell Canada Savings Bonds in my Qtrade Account?
- Maintaining margin excess in a margin account when buying securities or requesting a withdrawal
- What is a dual USD and CAD currency stock trading in Canada?
- How do I convert USD or CAD dollars as a foreign exchange (FX)
- How can I avoid Foreign Exchange (FX) costs on a trade?
- Why is there an immediate loss on my last trade when the price has not changed?
- How do I buy a specific bond or fixed income product?
- Can I buy a bond or fixed income product?
- Which Money Market or High Interest Savings Account (HISA) funds can I buy?
- How do I set up a Mutual Fund PAC (Pre-Authorized Contribution)?
- Is there a commission fee for mutual fund buys, switches and sells?
- Mutual Fund Trailer Fee Ban
- A stock in my account is showing "N/A" for price. What happened?
- What are Pink Sheet and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Stocks?
- Tell me about the 100 Commission Free ETFs.
- How does commission work?
- Can I trade outside of regular market hours?
- Is it true that I must buy at the ask and sell at the bid?
- What is the process for subscribing to a new issue?
- While placing my option order I received this message, "Account is not approved for option trading."
- While placing an order I received this message: "Trading Password is Invalid, please try again." What does this mean?
- Why can't I place a trade?
- Why can’t I sell my mutual fund?
- If I am placing a mutual fund order, what time do I have to place the order by to ensure I receive today's price?
- How do I trade a mutual fund?
- How do I change, cancel or see more details about my order?
- Why would my order get declined by Qtrade?
- How do I check if my order is filled?
- How do I trade options?