Wealthsimple offers Self-directed investing accounts that allow you to buy and sell thousands of stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on major Canadian and U.S. exchanges. There are no trading commissions and no account minimums.

Get started with self-directed investing

1. Download the Wealthsimple mobile app on the App Store or Google Play store
2. Set up your profile
3. Open an account
4. Make a deposit

Fees

The fee structure differs between Self-directed investing accounts and Crypto accounts. Learn more about fees for Self-directed investing accounts.

Will Wealthsimple offer me any advice on which assets to buy and sell?

Wealthsimple and Wealthsimple employees will not be able to offer Wealthsimple self-directed investing clients any advice or recommendations around which assets to buy and sell (or the timing of when to buy or sell them). Clients are responsible for their investment activities.

If you're looking to learn more about self-directed investing with Wealthsimple or have some general questions, you can reach out to our client support team for assistance. 

How does Wealthsimple protect my account?

We use state-of-the-art data encryption and two-factor authentication (2FA) to keep your accounts safe and secure.

Wealthsimple Self-directed Investing is offered by Wealthsimple Investments Inc. Wealthsimple Investments Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). Customer accounts held at Wealthsimple are protected by Canadian Investor Protection Fund in the event Wealthsimple becomes insolvent.