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RBC Direct Investing Online

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Build Your Portfolio with the Tools You Need

Find, analyze and choose from thousands of investments using screeners, real-time streamingLegal Disclaimer footnote 1 quotes, income projections and more.

Validate Ideas with Top-Tier Research

Get expert insights with market commentary from MorningstarLegal Disclaimer footnote ‡, RefinitivLegal Disclaimer footnote ‡, Trading CentralLegal Disclaimer footnote ‡ and RBC.

Practice Trading Stocks and More

Use a Practice Account to experience the Online Investing platform. Free for RBC Online Banking and Direct Investing clients.

Explore the Online Investing Platform

Monitor your investments and trade on the go with the RBC MobileLegal Disclaimer footnote 2 app.

Mobile Trading

Mobile Trading

Track Securities You're Interested In

Easily create and manage watchlists to always have an eye on the opportunities you're considering.

Act Fast When Opportunity Knocks

Trade stocks, mutual funds and more in just a few steps. Even trade with your Avion pointsLegal Disclaimer footnote 3.

See All Your RBC Accounts in One Place

View your RBC banking and RBC Direct Investing accounts in one session and move money in real timeLegal Disclaimer footnote 4.

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Mobile Trading
For Advanced Trading

Supercharge your trading experience—at no additional cost.

Trading Dashboard

Trading Dashboard

Fully Customize Your Dashboard

Create up to five different workspaces. Manage watchlists, analyze securities, monitor the markets and more in one view.

Choose the Details You Want to See

Pick from and personalize widgets for Portfolios, Charts, Quotes, Factsheets, Alerts, Watchlists, News and more.

Access Powerful Real-Time Data

Make informed decisions with real-time streaming and Level 2Legal Disclaimer footnote 5 quotes, advanced charting tools and global news.

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Find everything you need to feel equipped and confident.

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Feature Online Investing Platform RBC MobileCompare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote 1 app Trading Dashboard
North American Stocks and Options Trading
View and Monitor Your Accounts and Investments
Real-Time QuotesCompare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote 2
Level 2 QuotesCompare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote 3 for Stocks and ETFs
News and Headlines
Watchlists
Fixed-Income Investments Search
North American Stocks and Options Trading
Real-Time QuotesCompare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote 2
Real-Time StreamingCompare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote 4 Quotes for Stocks and ETFs
Level 2 QuotesCompare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote 3 for Stocks and ETFs
Trading with Avion Points
Pre-Market and After-Hours Trading
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)Compare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote 5,Compare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote 6 Setup
Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) Plan Setup
Treasury Bill Rollover Setup
View and Monitor Your Accounts and Investments
Portfolio Analyzer, Account Performance and Income Projection Tools
Recent Events Driving Your HoldingsCompare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote 7
Watchlists
Watchlists
Fixed-Income Investments Search
Custom and Pre-Defined Screeners/Filtered Lists for Stocks, Mutual Funds and ETFs
MorningstarCompare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote ‡ Research (Pick Lists, Editorials, Ratings and Research)
Sectors and Industries Analysis
Research by RBC Capital Markets, RBC Economics and More
News and Headlines
Consensus Upgrades and Downgrades by RefinitivCompare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote ‡
Street Consensus by Thomson Reuters
Alerts (Stock and Market)
Calendar (Earnings and Events)
FactSet Fundamentals, Estimates and Reference Data
Technical Analysis and Advanced Charting
Technical Analysis and Events from Trading CentralCompare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote ‡
New Issues/IPOs Search
Educational Videos and Demos
Inspired Investor Trade
Practice Accounts
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Legal Disclaimer footnote
The Avion Rewards program is offered by Royal Bank of Canada and is subject to the Avion Rewards Terms & Conditions (opens in new window). You may only use your Avion points through RBC DI to: (1) pay for Canadian or U.S. equity trade commissions on your eligible RBC Direct Investing accounts; or (2) transfer points for cash contributions in CAD to your eligible RBC Direct Investing accounts. It is your responsibility to make sure you have sufficient contribution room within your registered plan when redeeming points for cash contributions in CAD to your registered accounts and/or when you use your Avion points to pay for Canadian or U.S. equity 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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There may be commissions, trailing commissions, investment fund management fees and expenses associated with investment fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) investments. On or after June 1, 2022, any trailing commissions paid to RBC Direct Investing Inc. will be rebated to clients pursuant to applicable regulatory exemptions. Before investing, please review the applicable fees, expenses and charges relating to the fund as disclosed in the prospectus, fund facts or ETF facts for the fund. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. For money market funds there can be no assurances that the fund will be able to maintain its net asset value per security at a constant amount or that the full amount of your investment in the fund will be returned to you.

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FAQs

The platform that you use will depend on things like the type of trader you are and when or where you are trading. Use this chart 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.

Pay no maintenance feeLegal Disclaimer footnote 7 when you hold combined assets of $15,000 or more across your RBC Direct Investing accounts. Another way to lower your fees is to set up a pre-authorized contribution planLegal Disclaimer footnote 8 of at least $100 per month ($300 per quarter).

See our Pricing page for even more ways to save.

If you don't have an account with us yet, the easiest way to transfer an account from another bank or brokerage is when you open your account online. If you're already a client, you can use our secure online transfer form to transfer your account from another institution. You can also download the form and visit us in person, or call us at 1-800-769-2560.

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There may be commissions, trailing commissions, investment fund management fees and expenses associated with investment fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) investments. On or after June 1, 2022, any trailing commissions paid to RBC Direct Investing Inc. will be rebated to clients pursuant to applicable regulatory exemptions. Before investing, please review the applicable fees, expenses and charges relating to the fund as disclosed in the prospectus, fund facts or ETF facts. Mutual funds and ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. For money market funds there can be no assurances that the fund will be able to maintain its net asset value per security at a constant amount or that the full amount of your investment in the fund will be returned to you.