Why should I switch from my broker to TradeFreedom?
TradeFreedom provides direct access trading services that allow you to effectively capture spurts of volatility and momentum in the markets. With TradeFreedom, you decide where, when and how your order is executed.

If you are frustrated with slow trade confirmations and executions, unreliable web sites and ineffective technical analysis tools, TradeFreedom is the answer. Sign up for our Guest Trial and see why more and more active traders and investors are switching to TradeFreedom.

What does your Free Trial provide?
You can test drive and experience direct access trading via simulated trading at no charge and without having to fund or open an account.

How do I open an account and what are your account opening balance minimums?
Opening a TradeFreedom account is very simple. Simply visit the Open An Account section of our web site, and either download our account opening documents, or request that the documents be sent to you by mail.

Account balance minimums are dependant on your account type and which products you trade. In general, our account opening balance minimum is CAD $1,000. Please refer here for details.

How do I download your TradeFreedom Edge platform software?
To download our software, simply visit the Products & Fees.section of our website and follow the detailed instructions directly on the Equities, Options and Futures pages by clicking on “Download TradeFreedom Edge v.3.4r17” at the bottom of the page.

What are your commission fees?
TradeFreedom is dedicated to providing you with low commission rates from as low as $9.95 FLAT on Canadian and U.S. equities. For details, please refer to our Fees and Commission Schedule.

Do you provide any training?
Yes. TradeFreedom is committed to providing you the necessary tools and resources to learn how to harness the power of our direct access trading platforms. In addition to our online manuals, we provide various live seminars, web events and interactive online tutorials through our partnerships with industry leading educational partners. For details, click here

Do I have to pay for a quote feed service?
You are not required to choose a quote feed service for which you will be charged for. Many of our clients start with our FREE Level 1 3/4 Quotes.

What markets can I trade on?
We provide direct access to the Exchanges, Market Makers and ECNs, you can trade NASDAQ, OTC, NYSE, AMEX, TSX, TSXV exchange securities as well as U.S. and Canadian Options via CBOE, ICE, PHXL and MX and Futures via CME, CBOT and NYMEX.

What type of accounts can I open?
You can choose from Individual, Joint, Corporate, Investment Club, Trust, Estate accounts - including:
Cash Accounts (CAD & USD)
Margin Accounts (CAD & USD)
Short Accounts (CAD & USD)
Options Accounts (USD only)
Registered Accounts (RRSP, RRIF, LIRA, LIF, RESP)

Are my accounts with TradeFreedom protected under CIPF?
Yes. TradeFreedom Securities Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). A brochure describing the nature and limits of coverage is available upon request. In addition to CIPF coverage, TradeFreedom offers CAD $9,000,000 in supplementary insurance. Details available upon request.

TradeFreedom is backed by Scotiabank, one of North America's premier financial institutions and Canada's most international bank. With more than 60,000 employees, Scotiabank Group and its affiliates serve approximately 12.5 million customers in some 50 countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a diverse range of products and services including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. With $453 billion in assets (as at April 30, 2008), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com.