Futures from $0.15 per micro contract + exchange fees
- Published fee
- Futures from $0.15 per micro contract + exchange fees
- Minimum deposit
- 100 $
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Checked on 22 October 2026
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Questrade has a higher rating of 4.2/5 compared to AMP Global (4/5). Questrade offers 7 instrument types, while AMP Global offers 2. The minimum deposit is lower at Questrade with 1.000 CAD. Oversight: AMP Global: NFA/CFTC; Questrade: IIROC. AMP Global: Yes, futures options available. Questrade: Yes, Canadian and US options.
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At a glance
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, TradingView, MultiCharts, MT5 | Questrade Web, Questrade App, IQ Edge |
| Product types | Futures, Options on Futures | Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Forex, CFDs |
| Options trading | Yes, futures options available | Yes, Canadian and US options |
| Fee model | Futures from $0.15 per micro contract + exchange fees | Stocks from CAD $4.95 per trade, ETFs free to buy, options from CAD $4.95 + $0.75/contract |
| Minimum deposit | 100 $ | 1.000 CAD |
| Regulation | NFA/CFTC | IIROC |
| More information | Details | Details |
NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, TradingView, MultiCharts, MT5
Questrade Web, Questrade App, IQ Edge
Futures, Options on Futures
Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Forex, CFDs
Yes, futures options available
Yes, Canadian and US options
Futures from $0.15 per micro contract + exchange fees
Stocks from CAD $4.95 per trade, ETFs free to buy, options from CAD $4.95 + $0.75/contract
100 $
1.000 CAD
NFA/CFTC
IIROC
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Worked out
Typical months at AMP Global and Questrade, priced from their published fee schedules. Spreads, FX and exchange fees come on top depending on the venue.
| Scenario | AMP Global | Questrade |
|---|---|---|
| ETF savings plan, ≈ €200 a month | —Futures broker – ETFs not offered | CA$0$0 commission on Canadian/US-listed ETFs (online); $0 × 1 |
| 10 stock buys of ≈ €1,000 a month | —Futures broker – stocks not offered | CA$0$0 commission on Canadian/US-listed stocks (online); $0 × 10 |
| 10 US option contracts a month | —Futures options only; US equity options likely not offered | CA$0US equity options: zero commission, no contract fee; 0 × 10 |
| Custody and account fee per year | US$0No inactivity fees | CA$0No annual account fees, no inactivity fees |
Checked on 22 October 2026. Prices can change; the current fee schedule is what counts. Sources: ampfutures.com · commissions.ampfutures.com · questrade.com · questrade.com
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NinjaTrader · Sierra Chart · TradingView · MultiCharts · MT5
AMP Global offers the broadest platform selection among futures brokers with over 15 options: NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, TradingView, MultiCharts, and MetaTrader 5 are the most popular. Each platform has its own strengths – NinjaTrader for automation, Sierra Chart for advanced charting, TradingView for cloud-based trading, and MultiCharts for backtesting. This flexibility allows every trader to choose the platform that best suits their trading style.
Explore platformQuestrade Web · Questrade App · IQ Edge
Questrade offers three trading platforms: Questrade Web, the Questrade App, and IQ Edge. The web platform provides standard trading functions with order placement and portfolio overview. IQ Edge is the desktop platform for active traders with advanced charting tools, real-time streaming, Level 2 data, and customizable watchlists. The mobile app enables trading and account management on the go. IQ Edge is particularly designed for options traders and active traders.
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AMP Global Clearing, LLC (futures commission merchant)
Questrade
Questrade, Inc.
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