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RBC Direct Investing Review, Pricing, and Features
RBC Direct Investing
RBC Direct Investing combines a Canadian bank brokerage with web and mobile trading, research, registered accounts and fast RBC funding. Full-Suite stock and ETF trades cost $9.95, active traders can qualify for $6.95, and selected ETFs can meet $0-commission conditions. Options, FX and product costs still affect total cost.
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Pricing
Key fees from the official fee schedule
Source-checked · Jul 17, 2026Online Canadian and U.S. stocks and ETFs
Online Canadian and U.S. options
Online mutual-fund trades
Account maintenance fee
This profile covers Full-Suite RBC Direct Investing. GoSmart is a separate simplified, mobile-first registered-account offer with its own annual free-trade allowance and product limits. RBC Direct Investing is execution-only and does not provide suitability or investment advice. RBC InvestEase and RBC Wealth Management are separate managed or advised services. Ordinary brokerage credit balances currently pay 0%. HISAs, GICs, money-market instruments and similar holdings are separate investments with distinct yield and protection terms. See the RBC Direct Investing fee schedule for your country.
Key features
- Canadian and U.S. stocks and ETFs with standard and active pricing.
- More than 50 selected ETFs eligible for conditional $0 online commissions.
- Options, mutual funds, bonds, GICs and international trading access.
- CAD and USD non-registered and major Canadian registered accounts.
- Instant eligible RBC transfers plus external account transfers.
- Canadian tax documents based on account type and activity.
Broker details
Account and availability
Available in 1 country
Account
Individual and joint cash or margin accounts, TFSA, FHSA, RRSP and locked-in retirement plans, RRIF and RESP, Eligible business, trust and other non-personal accounts · CAD, USD base currency · $0 general opening minimum
Cash and trading
Interest on uninvested cash
0%
Deposits
No standard RBC bank-account transfer fee stated
RBC Royal Bank transfer, online contribution, Avion points redemption, bill payment, or cash and securities transfer from another investment account · Eligible RBC bank transfers can be instant; external methods and account transfers vary
Withdrawals
Method, transfer and registered-account fees can apply
Linked RBC bank cash transfer, registered withdrawal or investment-account transfer · Varies by settlement, account type and review
Fractional shares
Not confirmed
Not established by the reviewed official sources
Tax support · Canada
Country tax report provided
Regulation and protection
RBC Direct Investing Inc.
Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)
Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) · Up to C$1,000,000 by CIPF account category
Covers missing eligible client property after member insolvency within CIPF limits, not market loss or investment performance.
Source-checked · Reviewed Jul 17, 2026 · Official sources: RBC Direct Investing operation of account agreement, RBC Direct Investing commissions, fees and rates, RBC Direct Investing self-directed accounts and investments, About CIPF coverage, RBC Direct Investing account interest rates, RBC Direct Investing manage your account, RBC Direct Investing tax-season FAQs
FAQ
Is RBC Direct Investing free?
RBC Direct Investing should not be treated as free software. Brokerage access may have no monthly charge, but transaction, FX, market-data, custody, transfer, product, or spread costs can apply depending on the offer and jurisdiction. Check the broker details and official fee schedule.
Who is RBC Direct Investing best for?
It suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does RBC Direct Investing support?
You can use RBC Direct Investing on Web and Mobile.
Which markets does RBC Direct Investing cover?
RBC Direct Investing covers North America. Examples include CA. It tracks Stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual Funds, and Bonds. Identifiers include Ticker and CUSIP.
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