★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked July 17, 2026
Tool Comparison
MyInvestor vs Qtrade Direct Investing
Pick MyInvestor if
MyInvestor
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction · Web · Mobile
- You care about wealth management, something Qtrade Direct Investing doesn't offer
Pick Qtrade Direct Investing if
Qtrade Direct Investing
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction · Web · Mobile
- You care about watchlist and options, things MyInvestor doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
MyInvestor and Qtrade Direct Investing cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, brokerage, portfolio, and downloadable tax reports), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only MyInvestor gives you wealth management, and only Qtrade Direct Investing gives you watchlist and options.
What readers say
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Key differences at a glance
- Global coverage
- MyInvestor
- Asset coverage
- Qtrade Direct InvestingAdds options and mutual funds
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction |
Free tier | No | No |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 4 | 5 |
Regions | Europe | North America |
| Try it | Visit MyInvestor | Visit Qtrade Direct Investing |
Where each one shines
What MyInvestor and Qtrade Direct Investing each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MyInvestor and Qtrade Direct Investing each do best.What MyInvestor does best
- Thousands of whole-share stocks and UCITS ETFs across Spain, Europe, the U.S., Canada and other supported exchanges.
- Stock trades at 0.12% with a €3 minimum and €25 maximum.
- ETF and eligible ETP trades at 0.12% with a €1 minimum and €25 maximum.
- No maintenance, custody, inactivity or dividend-receipt fee from MyInvestor.
- Spanish annual tax reporting and W-8BEN handling for eligible U.S. dividends.
What Qtrade Direct Investing does best
- $0 online equity, ETF and mutual-fund commissions.
- Options at $0 base plus $0.75 per contract.
- CAD and USD cash and margin accounts plus major Canadian registered accounts.
- Portfolio analytics, research, watchlists and web/mobile trading.
- Canadian tax slips and a Trading Disposition Summary based on activity.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MyInvestor and Qtrade Direct Investing, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MyInvestor and Qtrade Direct Investing, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFs | StocksETFsOptionsMutual FundsBonds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | Europe | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: CAIdentifiers: Ticker and CUSIP |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | PDF | CSVPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Vendor & support | MyInvestor Banco, S.A.Country: SpainSupport: Phone and Email | Aviso Financial Inc.Country: CanadaSupport: Phone and Email |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free“Standard” | — |
| Entry paid plan | €7.99/mo“Premium” | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MyInvestor and Qtrade Direct Investing?
MyInvestor leans toward brokerage, portfolio, and wealth management, while Qtrade Direct Investing puts more weight on brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MyInvestor and Qtrade Direct Investing cost?
Neither has a free plan; you'll need a paid subscription for the full feature set of either. Check each tool's current plan details before buying.
Should I choose MyInvestor or Qtrade Direct Investing?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MyInvestor if wealth management matter to you; go with Qtrade Direct Investing if you'd rather have watchlist and options. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MyInvestor and Qtrade Direct Investing cover?
Both cover stocks and ETFs. Qtrade Direct Investing adds options, mutual funds, and bonds on top.
Which covers international markets: MyInvestor or Qtrade Direct Investing?
MyInvestor has documented international coverage (Europe), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Qtrade Direct Investing is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from MyInvestor and Qtrade Direct Investing?
Qtrade Direct Investing exports to CSV. MyInvestor is stingier about getting data out.
Can I track my portfolio with MyInvestor or Qtrade Direct Investing?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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