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Choose from a variety of commission-free exchange traded funds to match your investing strategy.

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Invest towards your first home, the kids' education fund, retirement and more with all the accounts and investments you could ever need.

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Use all three platforms at no extra cost. You can also talk to an investment services representative if you have a question, need help getting started or placing a trade.

Trade and invest on a robust and powerful platform made for all investors. You can try before you buy with a risk-free Practice AccountLegal Disclaimer footnote 4.

Monitor your investments and take action—at the gym, in line at the café or on the roadLegal Disclaimer footnote 5. When opportunity knocks, you'll be ready.

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Trade all mutual fundsLegal Disclaimer footnote 2 and select ETFsLegal Disclaimer footnote 1 and pay $0 commission fees. Access all the tools and data you need with no extra fees.

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Transfer $15,000 or more and we'll cover up to $200 in fees charged by your other brokerage.Legal Disclaimer footnote 11 ($500 in fees reimbursed for Royal Circle and Royal Distinction members.Legal Disclaimer footnote 12)

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Self-Directed Investing and Trading FAQs

It's easy. Visit Open an Account to get started. In many cases, your application will be approved in as little as 24 hours.

If you don't have an account with us yet, the easiest way to transfer an account from another institution is when you open your account online. If you're an existing 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.

For details, see Transfer from Another Brokerage or visit an Investor Centre.

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For details on pricing, please view the complete Commissions and Fees Schedule.

  • Commission-free trading: Save the commission on all mutual fundsLegal Disclaimer footnote 2 and a selection of over 50 exchange-traded funds (ETFs)Legal Disclaimer footnote 1.
  • Pay $0 maintenance fees: Some brokerages charge an account maintenance fee unless you meet certain conditions. At RBC Direct Investing, there’s no maintenance fee, no matter how much you invest—or the type of account you hold.
  • Use your Avion Points to pay trade commissions: If you’re an Avion Rewards member and you have an eligible RBC Direct Investing account, you can use your Avion points to pay for online and mobile trade commissions—or to make cash contributions to your account.Legal Disclaimer footnote 11
  • Transfer fees: Transferring from another brokerage? Move $15,000 or more and we'll reimburse you up to $200 for fees they charge.Legal Disclaimer footnote 12 ($500 in fees reimbursed for Royal Circle and Royal Distinction members.Legal Disclaimer footnote 13 )

See the Commissions and Fees Schedule.