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TD Direct Investing: 2% Match (Registered) / 1% (Cash)
Max reward $10,000 · Promo INVEST2026 · Deadline Mar 2, 2026
Best Brokerage Offers
A simple comparison of major Canadian brokerage offers, key deadlines, and important conditions.
Last updated: Mar 1, 2026
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2026 Market Signals
- Most brokerages no longer compete on trading commissions, so the real battleground has shifted to transfer bonuses and retention offers.
- The headline percentages look generous, but the fine print matters more than ever—longer hold periods, staged payouts, and stricter withdrawal rules are now common.
- Many of the strongest promotions are designed around registered accounts, where firms can attract larger balances and keep assets on platform for longer.
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RBC Direct Investing: Up to 500,000 Avion Points
Max reward ~$10,000 value · Promo N/A · Deadline Mar 31, 2026
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BMO InvestorLine: Tiered Cash Back
Max reward $10,000 · Promo SDCASH · Deadline Mar 2, 2026
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Scotia iTRADE: 1% Match (External Transfers)
Max reward $10,000 · Promo WIN26 · Deadline Apr 3, 2026
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CIBC Investor’s Edge: Tiered Cash + 100 Free Trades
Max reward $15,000 · Promo EDGE2526 · Deadline Mar 31, 2026
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National Bank Direct Brokerage: $0 commissions + fee rebate
Max reward $150 rebate · Promo N/A · Deadline Ongoing
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Wealthsimple: 1%, 2%, or 3% Match by hold period
Max reward $150,000 · Promo In-app selection · Deadline Mar 31, 2026
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Qtrade: Tiered Cash Back
Max reward $5,000 · Promo CASHBACK26 · Deadline Mar 31, 2026