Top Features at a Glance
- Enjoy guest access to the Online Investing platform and experience investing using the same screens you’d use for actual trades
- Receive $100,000 in risk-free practice money with each Practice Account
- Free for RBC Online Banking and RBC Direct Investing clients
See It in Action:
How to Set Up Your Practice Account as an RBC Royal Bank Client- Track stock and ETF prices in the moment with real-time streaming quotesLegal Disclaimer footnote1
- Get Level 2 quotesLegal Disclaimer footnote2 for stocks and ETFs that trade on the TSX and TSX-Venture exchanges
- Access Level 2 quotes for stocks and ETFs that trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange and Nasdaq (for Active TraderLegal Disclaimer footnote3 clients with signed exchange agreements)
- Make informed buy and sell decisions with indicators and trends that are relevant to the securities you hold
- Insights include dividend announcements, earnings, 52-week highs/lows and more
- See what MorningstarLegal Disclaimer footnote‡ analysts are noticing in the investment market with Analyst Pick Lists
- Explore analyst upgrades and downgrades in stocks and ETFs from RefinitivLegal Disclaimer footnote‡
- Generate potential investment ideas by looking at Technical Events by Trading CentralLegal Disclaimer footnote‡
- Visit the Markets Overview page to view current index levels, sector performance, market movers and more
- Access a wide range of market commentary by RBC
Trade on the Platform That Gives You More
Get the tools, research and resources you need to take control of your investments.
Learn at Your Own Speed
Take baby steps—or dive right in to self-directed investing—with lots of get-started guides and learning resources that can help you be more confident.
Get to Know RBC Direct Investing OnlineBuild your knowledge with guides, articles and videos in the Investing Academy.
Enjoy full guest access to the Online Investing platform with a risk-free Practice Account.
Explore tools and learning resources that can help you succeed in the Investor’s Toolkit.
Find and Validate Investment Opportunities
Screeners, real-time streaming quotes, analyst pick lists, in-depth research and more help you narrow down a universe of investments.
How to Read a Stock QuoteView analyst-built lists of investments with pre-defined screeners for stocks, ETFs and mutual funds.
Make informed decisions with Morningstar’s suite of research reports, tools and ratings.
See how markets are performing, get breaking news and more in Markets Overview.
Use the Earnings and Events Calendar to track key dates that may affect your investments.
Spot trends, find opportunities, confirm decisions and more with technical analysis by Trading CentralLegal Disclaimer footnote‡.
Place Trades in Minutes
When you’re ready, take action with easy-to-use order entry screens and the real-time data you need to make quick decisions—including pre-market and after-hours trading.
How to Buy and Sell a StockEasily place orders for stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, GICs and more.
Instantly move money between your RBC banking and RBC Direct Investing account(s) in real timeLegal Disclaimer footnote4.
Set up pre-authorized contributions and then invest that money when you’re ready.
Access up-to-the-minute data, even after the closing bell rings with pre-market and after-hours trading.
Get a Birds-Eye View or Drill Down on Your Investments
View your balances and holding details in real time and use tools like Alerts, Watchlists, the Portfolio Analyzer and more to easily stay on top of your investments.
Quickly view details about your investment holdings, including intraday activity.
View your investment mix and monitor your risk with the Portfolio Analyzer.
Have stock-specific or market-related alerts delivered to your inbox.
Keep an eye on investments you hold or you’re interested in with custom watchlists.
Get insights into current events that may be driving your investments.
Estimate your future dividend and distribution income using the Income Projection tool.
Discover More About the Platform
| Feature | Online Investing Platform | RBC MobileCompare Table Legal Disclaimer footnote 1 app | Trading Dashboard |
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| 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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. 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.
Trade on a Platform Built for All Investors
Transfer $15,000 or more and we'll cover up to $200 in fees charged by your other brokerage.Legal Disclaimer footnote5
Get 100% reimbursement for any unauthorized transactions conducted through the Online Investing platform.
See the GuaranteeOnline Investing Platform 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 6 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 7 of at least $100 per month ($300 per quarter).
See our Pricing page for even more ways to save.
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