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 standard trading accounts and Crypto accounts. Learn more about fees for self-directed investing accounts.

What’s the difference between self-directed investing and other Wealthsimple products?

• Wealthsimple managed investing is an automated investing service that manages your investments for you using a personalized portfolio of low-fee exchange-traded funds
• Wealthsimple Cash is a peer-to-peer payment platform for instantly sending money to friends and family
• Wealthsimple Tax is an easy way to file your tax return online

Will Wealthsimple offer me any advice on which assets to buy & 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 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 Stocks, ETFs & Crypto 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 CIPF in the event Wealthsimple becomes insolvent.