Pricing & Fees

Our competitive pricing is simple and clear, with no hidden fees. Whether you’re a new or active investor, you’ll receive value for all your investing needs. 

Commissions & fees

Stocks***, ETFs and options

Trades

Equities1

Options2

150+ trades/quarter* 

$4.99

$4.99 + $1.25/contract

Less than 150 trades/quarter

$9.99 

$9.99 + $1.25/contract

+$65 for trades placed with a telephone representative

Mutual funds

Buy, Sell & Switch Orders3

Placed Online3

 $9.99

+ $65 for trades placed with a telephone representative

High Interest Savings Account & Money Market Funds $0

Fixed income securities

Fixed Income (Online Secondary Market)4

Placed Online4

$1 per $1,000 Face Value** 
($24.99 minimum, $250 maximum)

Placed by telephone representative4

$1 per $1,000 Face Value** 
($24.99 minimum, $250 maximum)  
+ $65

Exchange Traded Debentures4

Placed Online4

$1 per $1,000 Face Value** 
($24.99 minimum, $250 maximum)

Placed by telephone representative4

$1 per $1,000 Face Value** 
($24.99 minimum, $250 maximum)  
+ $65

Interest rates† 

Accounts CAD $5 U.S. $5
Cash Optimizer Investment Account 0.25% 0.25%
Prime Rate 6.70% 8.25%
  • The Canadian & U.S. dollar prime rates were updated on January 26th and May 4th, 2023 and both are subject to change without notice
  • Cash Optimizer Investment Account rates applies to existing clients only
    • The Cash Optimizer Investment Account is not available to open for new clients
Debit balance Margin 
CAD $
Margin 
US $
Premium Rate for iClub Platinum
$0 – $24,999 P + 1.25 P + 1.25
$25,000 – $99,999 P + 1.25 P + 1.25
$100,000+ P + 1.20 P + 1.20
Premium Rate for iClub Gold
$0 – $24,999 P + 1.50 P + 1.50
$25,000 – $99,999 P + 1.45 P + 1.45
$100,000+ P + 1.25 P + 1.25
Standard Rate
$0 – $24,999 P + 1.65 P + 1.65
$25,000 – $99,999 P + 1.60 P + 1.60
$100,000+ P + 1.55 P + 1.55

Debit balances in registered accounts will be charged interest at P + 5.00. Debit balances in non-registered cash accounts will be charged at the same rate as margin accounts.

Scotia iTRADE's interest rates are subject to change at Scotia iTRADE's discretion without prior notice.