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Invest When and How You Want

Access the information and tools you need to make timely investment decisions – when and how you want – with RBC Direct Investing on the new and improved RBC Mobile app. It’s investing made easy.

Evaluate Effortlessly

Stay in touch with the markets, look up a stock quote, get the latest information or monitor and add to your watchlist.

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Quickly Monitor Your Investments

Use the improved Homepage as a launch pad to see all your investments, switch between accounts and manage your watchlists.

Act Fast Without Any Hassle

The updated RBC Mobile app gives you the power to take action from every screen, and seamlessly jump to key tasks like trading.

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Track Your Progress

See how your investments are performing, drill down into account activity and make adjustments as soon as you need to with Portfolio view.

More Reasons to Love RBC Direct Investing on the RBC Mobile App:

Seamlessly manage orders and trades

View order status and trade activity and make moves
Modify or cancel pending orders for equities and options
Trade faster with prepopulated fields from holdings and detailed quotes pages
View all your RBC Royal Bank accounts and RBC Direct Investing accounts on one screen

Move Money Conveniently

Easily transfer funds between your accounts in CAD / USD
View available funds for a trade
Transfer into registered accounts
View transfer confirmations and history

Additional Helpful Features

Easily switch between RBC Royal Bank accounts and RBC Direct Investing accounts
Consistent navigation with the RBC Mobile app for ease of use
Single sign-on access to RBC Rewards, RBC Wallet and RBC Dominion Securities

Your Money is Safe

Security Guarantee

Get 100% reimbursement for any unauthorized transactions conducted through RBC Direct Investing online investing and the RBC Mobile app.

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24/7 Cyber Security

We use the latest and among the most advanced cyber technology to keep your information secure — no matter when or how you bank.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be able to trade with points on the RBC Mobile app?

You can use Trade with Points^® to pay for trade commissions on equity, stock and options orders placed through the RBC Mobile app.

Can I use the mobile app to make trades when I’m travelling outside Canada?

The RBC Mobile app can only be used for trading with RBC Direct Investing while you are in Canada.²

Are real-time streaming^Disclaimer3 quotes available on the RBC Mobile app?

You can see the activity behind a quote with access to free Level 2⁴ quotes for TSX and TSX-V-listed securities – without having to switch to a desktop! Active Trader⁵ clients with signed exchange agreements can also access Level 2 quotes for NASDAQ-listed securities

Can I open a new RBC Direct Investing account on the RBC Mobile app?

Yes! It’s easy – once you’ve logged in to the app, open the "More" menu link at the bottom right of your screen. Select the "Open an Account" link, then select the “Investments” link to open the online application.

We’ll send you an email as soon as your account is opened – usually within 24 hours.⁶

If I’m already using the RBC Mobile app, how do I access the new RBC Direct Investing experience?

Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to download the latest version of the RBC Mobile app. You can also Text “RBC” to 722722.

What are the device requirements for the RBC Mobile app?

Android

Compatible with all Android devices operating on OS 5.1 or later

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iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Compatible with iPhone, and iPod touch. Requires iOS 11.0 or later.

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Which is the right trading platform for me?

The platform that you use will depend on factors such as the type of trader you are and when or where you are trading. Use this chart (Platform comparison chart. Opens modal window) to get an idea of which platform may best suit your needs. Keep in mind, you can switch between the three platforms—no need to pick just one.

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Not a current RBC Direct Investing Client?

Open an Account Today (Ready to Invest? Complete your application online and your account can be opened within 24 hours!)

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The RBC Rewards program is offered by the Royal Bank of Canada. The use of RBC Rewards points is subject to the RBC Rewards Terms & ConditionsOpens in new window. You cannot earn RBC Rewards points through RBC Direct Investing (RBC DI). You may only use your points through RBC DI to: (1) pay for trade commissions on your eligible RBC DI accounts; or (2) transfer points to cash contributions to your eligible RBC DI accounts. It is your responsibility to make sure you have sufficient contribution room within your registered plan when transferring points to cash contributions to your registered accounts and/or when you use your RBC Rewards points to pay for trade commissions on a registered account. The Canada Revenue Agency may apply tax penalties for over-contributions. RBC Direct Investing is not responsible for any such penalties.

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Legal Disclaimer 1

RBC Mobile is operated by Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Direct Investing Inc. and RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

Legal Disclaimer 2

Available only where permitted by law. The products, services and securities referred to on any RBC Direct Investing Automated Service (as such term is defined in RBC Direct Investing's Operation of Account Agreement) are only available in the jurisdictions where they may be legally offered for sale. The information provided on any RBC Direct Investing Automated Service should not be construed as an offer by RBC Direct Investing to sell specific securities in any jurisdiction, including the United States. If you are not currently a resident of Canada, you should not access the information available on any RBC Direct Investing Automated Service.

Legal Disclaimer 3

Real-time streaming quotes are available automatically to all clients for exchange listed equities, ETFs and most over-the-counter (OTC) securities. Real-time streaming quotes for options and grey market OTC securities are available to Active Traders and Royal Circle clients upon accepting the terms and conditions of all exchange agreements on the RBC Direct Investing online investing site.

Legal Disclaimer 4

Level 2 quotes are available on stocks and ETFs that trade on the TSX and TSX-Venture exchanges for all clients. Level 2 quotes are also available on stocks and ETFs that trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange and Nasdaq for Active Trader clients upon accepting the terms and conditions of all exchange agreements on the RBC Direct Investing online investing site.

Legal Disclaimer 5

Clients who make 30 or more equity/options trades per quarter qualify for our Active Trader program. Quarterly trading activity of clients will be reviewed on a monthly basis on the 22nd of every month. Clients must re-qualify on a monthly basis for Active Trader status to stay in effect. Clients will qualify based on the eligible trading activity from the previous three calendar months (e.g. total trades count from September 1 to November 30, with ActiveTrader status going into effect on December 22). A trade is defined as a stock, exchange-traded fund (ETF) or option order for which a commission has been charged.

Legal Disclaimer 6

Subject to approval. Account applications received Monday through Friday prior to 2:30 pm ET will generally be opened the next business day.

Platform chart comparison table
	Trading Dashboard	DI Online Website	RBC Mobile App
Ideal for:	Active traders who want more power	Investors and traders who want full access	On-the-go investors and traders
Customization level:	Full customization	Limited	Limited
Includes free, real-time streaming quotes
Includes Level 2 quotes^Disclaimer1
Includes North American stocks and options trading
Access to Practice Accounts
Access to The Community
No additional fees
Market research available:	FactSet fundamentals, estimates and reference data ChartIQ advanced charting with fully integrated technical analysis and studies	Stock Screeners Market Alerts Daily analysis, insights, currency updates and ideas from Morningstar^{Disclaimer‡} News and analysis by RBC Wealth Management and RBC Global Asset Management Technical analysis from Trading Central^{Disclaimer‡}	Analysis through Morningstar^{Disclaimer‡} and Trading Central^{Disclaimer‡}
Inspired Investor Magazine(Opens link in new window): What investors want to know now
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