Qtrade Direct Investing

Discover how simple DIY investing can be

Qtrade makes online investing intuitive, giving you control and the resources to invest smarter.

A better online investing experience

With our partner Qtrade Direct Investing®, you can buy and sell stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and more. Plus, take advantage of $0 commission trades.

Packed with useful features

  • Fast access to the markets for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, options, GICs, and more.
  • AI-powered personalized newsfeed based on your interests and trading activity.
  • Watchlists to monitor a portfolio of stocks and alerts to get notified when market events or stock prices change.
  • Analysts’ recommendations from Morningstar to help you make informed decisions.
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly market commentaries.

Smart investing tools

  • Portfolio Score™ to evaluate the health of your portfolio.
  • Portfolio Simulator™ to test investment scenarios, explore ideas, and hone your skills.
  • Portfolio Creator to help you get started with a robust ETF portfolio.
  • Goal Planning tool to determine how much you need to invest regularly to reach your goals.
  • Instant funds deposit to take advantage of opportunities quickly and easily.
  • Options Lab to learn about, explore, and test options trading strategies.

Leading platform

Qtrade has consistently been ranked Canada’s number one online investing platform.

Mobile apps

Stay on top of your investments with iOS and Android apps, and MobileWeb for browsers.

Trading support

Qtrade offers friendly service with online self-help, how-to videos, and other resources.

Ready to invest your way? Open your account online.

Take Qtrade for a spin with a 30-day free trial account.

Open a business account

If you’re new to Creative Arts Financial, book a virtual appointment to get started on your membership application.

Already a member? Contact us to open a new account.

Become a business member

If you’re new to Creative Arts Financial, book a virtual appointment to get started on your membership application.

You can also apply online through our self‑serve platform, powered by FirstOntario Credit Union. Select Creative Arts in the Preferred branch drop‑down.

Become a member

If you’re new to Creative Arts Financial, book a virtual appointment or complete your membership application online.

Business U.S. Dollar Investment Savings account

Balance

Rate*

Balance

All balances

Rate*

0.20%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.
Business Savings account

Balance

Rate*

Balance

$0 – $100,000.00

Rate*

1.55%

Balance

$100,000.01 – $250,000.00

Rate*

1.60%

Balance

$250,000.01 – $500,000.00

Rate*

1.70%

Balance

$500,000.01 – $750,000.00

Rate*

1.80%

Balance

$750,000.01 – $1,000,000.00

Rate*

1.90%

Balance

$1,000,000.01 – $2,500,000.00

Rate*

2.00%

Balance

$2,500,000.01+

Rate*

2.10%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.

Open an account

If you’re new to Creative Arts Financial, book a virtual appointment or complete your membership application online.

Already a member? Log in to online banking.

Creative Arts Financial is closed on the following days

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Canada Day
Monday, August 3, 2026 Civic Holiday
Monday, September 7, 2026 Labour Day
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation*
Monday, October 12, 2026 Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Remembrance Day*
Thursday, December 24, 2026 Christmas Eve**
Friday, December 25, 2026 Christmas Day
Monday, December 28, 2026 Observation of Boxing Day*
Thursday, December 31, 2026 New Year's Eve**
Friday, January 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027
* Member Service Centre, Member Solutions Team and Personal Assisted Tellers will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ** On December 24 and December 31, branches will close at 1 p.m. Our Member Service Centre and Personal Assisted Teller services will be available from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Member Solutions Team can be reached from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
U.S. Dollar Investment Savings account

Balance

Rate*

Balance

All balances

Rate*

0.15%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.
Daily Interest Savings account for seniors (60+)

Balance

Rate*

Balance

$0 – $1,000.00

Rate*

0.05%

Balance

$1,000.01 – $5,000.00

Rate*

0.05%

Balance

$5,000.01 – $10,000.00

Rate*

0.05%

Balance

$10,000.01+

Rate*

0.05%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.
Investment Savings account

Account options

Rate*

Account options

Non-registered savings

Rate*

0.30%

Account options

TFSA investment savings

Rate*

0.60%

Account options

FHSA investment savings

Rate*

3.20%

Account options

RRSP investment savings

Rate*

0.05%

Account options

RRIF investment savings

Rate*

0.05%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.
Daily Interest Savings account

Balance

Rate*

Balance

$0 – $1,000.00

Rate*

0.05%

Balance

$1,000.01 – $5,000.00

Rate*

0.05%

Balance

$5,000.01 – $10,000.00

Rate*

0.05%

Balance

$10,000.01+

Rate*

0.05%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.
High Interest eSavings account

Balance

Rate*

Balance

$0 – $100,000.00

Rate*

0.60%

Balance

$100,000.01 – $200,000.00

Rate*

0.75%

Balance

$200,000.01+

Rate*

0.80%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.apply.