What's New

There’s lots happening on the RBC Direct Investing platform, the theme of this month is fewer fees! We’re talking commission-free trading of select ETFs and all Mutual Funds.

Don’t miss! You can get the latest on ETF trends in our webinar featuring Valerie Grimba, Director, Institutional ETF Strategy on June 24, noon ET. Sign up here. (Password: ETFTRENDS)

Also on our radar, Bitcoin recently made headlines in May by reaching a new all-time high of over $110,000 – which is an increase of 2% in a month. If you’ve been following the news, you may be curious about how investors can gain exposure to this asset. Crypto ETFs might be a simpler way to give you exposure without dealing with some of the complexities that can come with buying and holding it directly. Here’s how these exchange-traded funds work.

Read on to learn what else is new.

June 2025

Commission-free trading of select ETFs!

ETF trading has increased on the RBC Direct Investing platform, rising from 12% of all trades in 2020 to 20% since June 2024. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to add to your portfolio, RBC Direct Investing has the tools to help you find what you need.

There’s now a selection of over 50 ETFs available to trade commission-free on the RBC Direct Investing platform. This selection offers a wide range of ETFs that can support your investment strategy and provide exposure to various markets and asset classes.

Want to see which ETFs are included? Visit the ‘ETF Screeners’ page under the ‘Research’ tab on the RBC Direct Investing website. Or visit How to build a portfolio with ETFs to learn more about ETFs and how they could fit into your portfolio.

In Case You Missed It

Check out these helpful tools and features aimed to make your investing experience easier.

By now you might have seen our updated online Direct Investing home page, designed to provide you with a more intuitive and convenient way to stay on top of your portfolio and market trends. There are now even more changes! Here’s what to look out for:

Cash view is back! You’ll once again be able to see your cash breakdown at a glance. Simply click on your cash balance to view the amount in each of your accounts.

Choose which account to display. If you have Trading Authority, you’ll now be able to flip between accounts using a drop-down menu, allowing you to easily differentiate between your own accounts and those you manage.
Customizable market snapshot – to help you stay on top of market trends, choose what markets and indices appear.

To learn about more of the recent changes to the home page, check out 7 Things to Love About Your New Home Page.

Take your investments beyond borders and discover new opportunities to grow and diversify your portfolio with RBC Direct Investing – the only bank-owned brokerage in Canada offering online international trading to all clients.

Trade in eight currencies and instantly transfer funds between your RBC bank account and RBC Direct Investing account in British pounds, Euros, and Hong Kong dollars. International trading is available via web, mobile, the Trading Dashboard, and over the phone.

Not sure where to start? Visit Your Guide to International Trading to learn more.

If you’re new to options (or need a refresher), check out our new guided tour on options to help you get started. You can find the new tour on the Options tab of a Detailed Quote page when you search for a stock, ETF or index.

Plus, back by popular demand, our View by Strike Price feature makes it easier to find the options contracts you’re looking for.

For a deeper dive, explore the Options Guide where you’ll find details on options trading strategies, and a handy glossary with key terms to know.