AMP Global

4(500)

NFA/CFTC

Questrade

4.2(1300)

IIROC

AMP Global vs Questrade

Head-to-Head Comparison 2026

Our Verdict

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. Questrade has been in the market since 1999, making it the more experienced provider.

Comparison Table

Criteria	AMP Global	Questrade
Rating	4/5 (500 reviews)	4.2/5 (1300 reviews)✓
Regulation	NFA/CFTC	IIROC
Fees	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
Min. Deposit	100 $	1.000 CAD
Instruments	Futures, Options on Futures	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Forex, CFDs
Platforms	NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, TradingView, MultiCharts, MT5	Questrade Web, Questrade App, IQ Edge
Options Trading	Yes, futures options available	Yes, Canadian and US options
Founded	2009	1999
Headquarters	Chicago	Toronto

Detailed Comparison

Fee Comparison

AMP Global: Futures from $0.15 per micro contract + exchange fees. Minimum deposit: 100 $.

Questrade: Stocks from CAD $4.95 per trade, ETFs free to buy, options from CAD $4.95 + $0.75/contract. Minimum deposit: 1.000 CAD.

Product Range

AMP Global (2 categories)

FuturesOptions on Futures

Questrade (7 categories)

StocksETFsOptionsBondsMutual FundsForexCFDs

Trading Platforms

AMP Global

NinjaTrader
Sierra Chart
TradingView
MultiCharts
MT5

Questrade

Questrade Web
Questrade App
IQ Edge

Regulation & Security

AMP Global is regulated by NFA/CFTC (HQ: Chicago).

Questrade is regulated by IIROC (HQ: Toronto).

Who Is It For?

AMP Global

US futures broker with low fees and wide platform selection

✓ Very low futures commissions

✓ Over 15 trading platforms to choose from

✓ Low minimum deposit ($100)

✗ Only futures and futures options tradable

✗ No stocks or ETFs available

Questrade

Canada's leading independent online broker with low fees

✓ Free ETF purchases

✓ Canada's leading independent broker

✓ Options trading on US and Canadian markets

✗ Only available for Canadian customers

✗ Stock trading fees not the lowest

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AMP Global or Questrade cheaper?

AMP Global charges Futures from $0.15 per micro contract + exchange fees. Questrade charges Stocks from CAD $4.95 per trade, ETFs free to buy, options from CAD $4.95 + $0.75/contract. The minimum deposit is 100 $ at AMP Global and 1.000 CAD at Questrade.

Which broker offers more products: AMP Global or Questrade?

AMP Global offers Futures, Options on Futures. Questrade offers Stocks, ETFs, Options, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Forex, CFDs.

Which broker is better regulated?

AMP Global is regulated by NFA/CFTC. Questrade is regulated by IIROC.

Is AMP Global or Questrade better for beginners?

AMP Global has a minimum deposit of 100 $ and offers NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, TradingView, MultiCharts, MT5 as platforms. Questrade has a minimum deposit of 1.000 CAD and offers Questrade Web, Questrade App, IQ Edge. Questrade has the lower entry barrier.

AMP Global vs Questrade: Which broker is better overall?

The choice between AMP Global (4/5, 500 reviews) and Questrade (4.2/5, 1300 reviews) depends on your needs. AMP Global: US futures broker with low fees and wide platform selection. Questrade: Canada's leading independent online broker with low fees.

AMP Global

US futures broker with low fees and wide platform selection

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From 100 $ min. deposit

Questrade

Canada's leading independent online broker with low fees

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From 1.000 CAD min. deposit

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