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Track stock and ETF prices in-the-moment without having to pay extra.
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Discover how real-world situations and events are impacting your investments.
Get your hands on up-to-the-minute data, even after the closing bell rings.
Learn More about pre-market and after-hours trading
Take baby steps—or dive right in—with resources that are designed to help you take control. You can even talk to an investment services representative if you have a question or need help getting started.
Get comfortable using the Online Investing platform with guest access through a Practice Account. Free for RBC Online Banking and RBC Direct Investing clients.
Get insights to support your decisions and explore the Investing Academy for guides on topics like investing in stocks, options and more.
When you're a new investor, it can be hard to know where to begin. The Investor's Toolkit can help by showing you the basics you need to build your strategy and start investing.
See how to buy a stock on the Online Investing platform, learn how to manage watchlists on the RBC MobileLegal Disclaimer footnote 3 app, and more with educational videos and demos.
From analyst-built stock screeners to world-class research, find everything you need to build your portfolio.
Look up a company or stock symbol in the RBC Mobile app. Quickly find stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, GICs, bonds and more using powerful screeners and search tools on the Online Investing platform and Trading Dashboard.
Get analyst-built lists of stocks and more with pre-defined screeners on the Online Investing platform.
Analyze sectors and industries to find companies to invest in on the Online Investing platform.
Easily find GICs, bonds, T-Bills and more on the Online Investing platform.
Search for a company name or stock symbol from the RBC Mobile app.
View new issues to access initial public offerings (IPOs) on the Online Investing platform.
Search for thousands of investments from the Trading Dashboard.
See what analysts are noticing with MorningstarLegal Disclaimer footnote ‡ Pick Lists, explore analyst upgrades and downgrades from RefinitivLegal Disclaimer footnote ‡ and access expert market commentary from Morningstar and RBC.
Morningstar's research reports, tools and ratings can help you make informed investment decisions, whether you need to evaluate your choices or understand the performance of your investments.
RBC draws on a vast global network of investment and research professionals to deliver knowledge and insights that can help inform your investment decisions:
Track the activity of stocks, ETFs, options and more in up to 40 custom watchlists of up to 100 securities each. Watchlists are available on all three trading platforms so you can see the action throughout the trading day.
Set alerts for stock price movements, specific news, Morningstar reports, and events or price changes on certain exchanges—such as the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) or New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Take your trading to another level with technical analysis and advanced charting tools from Trading CentralLegal Disclaimer footnote ‡, FactSetLegal Disclaimer footnote ‡ and S&P Global Market IntelligenceLegal Disclaimer footnote ‡.
Spot trends, confirm decisions and more with technical analysis in the Online Investing platform.
Use the Advanced Charting tool in the Online Investing platform to identify trends and patterns.
Set benchmarks, use drawing tools and view overlays and indicators with the Chart widget in the Trading Dashboard.
Get daily, weekly and monthly views of economic events, earnings dates and dividend dates for investments you’re interested in using the Earnings and Events calendar.
Filter on categories like stock markets, earnings and more to see the latest news and headlines on the Online Investing platform. You can also view detailed news on the Trading Dashboard.
Take action with the real-time data you need to make confident decisions.
At home or on the go, track stock and ETF prices in the moment with real-time streaming quotes —without having to pay extra.
Trading doesn’t have to stop when the markets close. React to the most current market news with pre-market and after-hours trading, available at no additional cost.
Set up a pre-authorized contribution (PAC) to your account(s) in any amount you want and then invest that money when you’re ready. Maintain a PAC of at least $100 per month ($300 per quarter) and we’ll waive the $25 quarterly maintenance fee.Legal Disclaimer footnote 4
Keep an eye on your investments and your goals on track.
View your accounts and holdings in real time, check the status of orders, and choose from a range of options to get details about the holdings in your portfolios.
View your accounts, linked Avion points and exchange rate in the RBC Mobile app.
Quickly view details about your holdings on the Online Investing platform, including intraday activity.
Get an instant overview of your portfolios, alerts and activity on the Trading Dashboard.
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.
Easily view the mix of investments in your portfolio to check the diversification of your holdings. Also see where your portfolio lands on the risk/return scale and how it fits with your investor profile.
Easily measure and compare your investment portfolio’s rate of return against various benchmarks to make sure your investment strategy is in line with your long-term objectives.
Get a detailed projection of your future dividend and distribution income based on the historical data and forward estimates of your holdings using the Income Projection tool.
Set up watchlists to track the trading activity of your stocks, ETFs, options and other investments and access them anytime from the RBC Mobile app, Online Investing platform and Trading Dashboard.
Get updates for your stocks, ETFs and mutual funds on your mobile, desktop or tablet. For example, set an alert to know about price changes for a particular stock.
| Feature | Online Investing Platform | RBC MobileLegal 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 QuotesLegal Disclaimer footnote 2 | |||
| Level 2 QuotesLegal Disclaimer footnote 3 for Stocks and ETFs | |||
| News and Headlines | |||
| Watchlists | |||
| Fixed-Income Investments Search | |||
| North American Stocks and Options Trading | |||
| Real-Time QuotesLegal Disclaimer footnote 2 | |||
| Real-Time StreamingLegal Disclaimer footnote 4 Quotes for Stocks and ETFs | |||
| Level 2 QuotesLegal Disclaimer footnote 3 for Stocks and ETFs | |||
| Trading with Avion Points | |||
| Pre-Market and After-Hours Trading | |||
| Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)Legal Disclaimer footnote 5,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 HoldingsLegal Disclaimer footnote 7 | |||
| Watchlists | |||
| Watchlists | |||
| Fixed-Income Investments Search | |||
| Custom and Pre-Defined Screeners/Filtered Lists for Stocks, Mutual Funds and ETFs | |||
| MorningstarLegal 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 RefinitivLegal 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 CentralLegal 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.Get the tools and research you need to empower and inform your investing decisions.
Get 100% reimbursement for any unauthorized transactions conducted through the Online Investing platform or the RBC Mobile app.
See the GuaranteeRBC Direct Investing clients can find investing articles and educational resources within the Online Investing platform under the Explore menu > Inspired Investor. Market commentary is available under the Research menu.
If you are not yet a client, you can also explore our digital magazine, Inspired Investor.
There are many ways to gain exposure to global or emerging markets through exchanged-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds and American depository receipt (ADR) stocks.
To find ETFs or mutual funds on the Online Investing platform, log in to your account and select “ETF Screener” or “Mutual Fund Screener” under the Research menu > Screeners. You can choose from pre-defined screeners or click Create My Own to customize your screener to search for funds with exposure to global and emerging markets.
To search for ADR stocks on the Online Investing platform, log in to your account and select “Stocks & ETFs” or “Get a Quote” under the Trade and Transfer menu > Place an Order.
To learn more, log in to the Online Investing platform and explore the articles under the Investing Academy menu.
Both types of quotes provide real-time data but streaming quotes update automatically so you don't have to refresh or toggle between screens.
| Real-Time QuotesLegal Disclaimer footnote 7 | Real-Time Streaming Quotes |
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| These give you pricing that's accurate at the moment you look up the quote. | These stream, so you don't have to refresh your screen to get automatic price updates. |
Real-time quotes are available for Practice Accounts as long as you also have at least one RBC Direct Investing account (which gives you access to real-time streaming and Level 2Legal Disclaimer footnote 10 quotes).
No, Level 2 quotes are not available for options and OTC securities.
If you're an Active TraderLegal Disclaimer footnote 9 who has signed exchange agreements, you will have access to Level 2 quotes for stocks and ETFs that trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange and Nasdaq—on the Trading Dashboard, Online Investing platform and the RBC MobileLegal Disclaimer footnote 3 app.
Placing a pre-market or after-hours trade online is no different than entering an order during regular hours. While there's no additional cost to you to trade outside of regular market hours, our standard pricingLegal Disclaimer footnote 8 applies. Any orders not fulfilled by the end of the pre-market or after-hours session will expire.
Pre-market quote data is added to the previous day's close quotes from 4:00 to 9:30 am.
Pre-market trading is only available for U.S. markets. You can make pre-market trades Monday to Friday at the following times:
Post-market quotes include intraday closing data, as well as data from 4:01 to 8:00 p.m. Between 8:00 p.m. and 4 a.m. the next trading day, you will see after-hours quotes.
You'll be able to make after-hours trades from Monday to Friday at the following times:
Yes, you can call 1-800-769-2560 to place trades over the phone for a minimum commission of $43 per trade. If you choose to trade online, you'll pay just $9.95 commission per trade.Legal Disclaimer footnote 8
. 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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