Wealthsimple
Pros
- Commission-free stock and ETF trading
- No account, inactivity, or transfer-out fees on self-directed accounts
- Fractional shares with a $1 minimum investment
- Integrated robo-advisor, self-directed trading, and crypto in one app
- Multiple registered account types including TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, and RESP
- CIPF investor protection up to $1 million per account category
- No minimum deposit requirement
- TradingView charting integration on web platform
Cons
- 1.5% CAD/USD currency conversion fee applies to most US stock trades unless a USD account is held
- $10 per month USD account fee for Core plan users
- No mutual funds, bonds, GICs, CFDs, or forex products
- No demo account
- Advanced research and charting tools are limited compared to full-service brokers
- Managed portfolio customization is restricted to a small set of model portfolios
- Higher-tier benefits require $100,000 or $500,000 in household assets