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Welcome to Scotia iTRADE

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iResearch. iLearn. iEvaluate. iManage. iTRADE.

Enjoy trading with ease on desktop or mobile with Scotia iTRADE.

Rich in educational resources, like in-depth research, analysis tools and market data, and a variety of investment products and account types, all accessible through a single sign-on, Scotia iTRADE is a valuable platform for everyone – from first-time investors to day traders, from entrepreneurs to retirees and anyone else in between.

Awards

Top Online Brokerage - Desktop Experience 2022

Surviscor Canadian Online Brokerage Desktop Experience Review.

SQM’s Call Center Industry Awards of Excellence Program 2022

First Call Resolution Improvement Award.

First Place – Best Personalized Experience 2023

Trading Central Digital Wealth Awards.

Why investors of all levels choose Scotia iTRADE

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Multiple ways to save

From commission-free ETFs to investment and banking accounts bundles, Scotia iTRADE offers many ways to save on trading commissions.

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Free education resources

Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just starting, you’ll benefit from our online resources, such as videos, webinars, and tools. 

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Free tools and research

With Scotia iTRADE, you get access to analyst resources, technical analysis, and investing ideas to empower you to direct invest. 

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Easy funds transfer

Transfer funds easily between any Canadian bank account and Scotia iTRADE account, precisely when and where you want it. 

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Seamless integration

Transfer funds quickly and seamlessly between the Scotia iTRADE mobile app and the Scotia mobile banking app with a single sign-on.

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Account & investment types

Choose from various account types (registered, non-registered and non-personal accounts) and many, many investment products.

Off-the-charts benefits of Scotia iTRADE

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3 trading platforms

We offer high-powered, lightning-fast, and reliable online trading platform options.

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Security guarantee

We’re invested in security – yours and ours. Clients benefit from the protections offered by Scotiabank’s Online Security Guarantee.

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Free webinars

The best traders are always learning. We provide live events and recorded webinars so that you can hone in on your trading skills.

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Trade as low as $4.992

Enjoy the benefits of low commissions and an extensive range of products and services to meet your trading and investing needs.

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Bill payments

Pay bills directly from your online brokerage account, just like you would from your chequing account.

What you need to open a Scotia iTRADE account

Opening an account is easy and takes about 15 minutes. Our helpful tips below could help make the process easier for you.

Be a Canadian resident and above the age of majority based on your province of residence.

A Social Insurance Number (SIN)

A legible copy of a valid Canadian Government issued photo identification that is not expired.

Important: Name and address on the identification document need to match name and address on the application to prevent account opening delays.

Helpful articles & videos

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11 economic terms to better understand the news

Stories or analysis about the economy can sometimes seem like a word soup of jargon. That’s why this episode we’re taking 11 common (and some not-so-common) economic terms and defining them in plain English. From quantitative tightening to stagflation to GDP, Scotiabank Economist Laura Gu returns to help bolster our vocabulary.

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Invested: The power of dividend growers in your investment portfolio

Myles Zyblock, Chief Investment Strategist of Scotia Global Asset Management – which manages over $200 billion* for millions of investors in Canada and around the world – explores how dividends serve as a powerful indicator of a company’s financial health, reflecting its ability to generate stable earnings and to outperform its non-paying counterparts.

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Invested: The Trillion Dollar Club — How the Magnificent 7 came to dominate the S&P 500

Myles Zyblock, Chief Investment Strategist of Scotia Global Asset Management — which manages over $200 billion* for millions of investors in Canada and around the world — looks at the growth of the ‘Magnificent 7’ group of stocks and addresses concerns that they are overvalued.

Contact us

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In Person

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44 King St. West, Toronto, ON
Scotia Plaza (Lower Concourse)


Monday-Friday
(10 a.m. – 2 p.m ET)