Investing in ETFs

Pay no commission on Canadian and U.S. ETFs

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Exclusive rates at NBDB

All Canadian and U.S.
exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

commission¹

To be exempt from commission fees:

Trades must involve 100 or more units of exchange-traded funds
Trades must be carried out through our electronic solutions
Clients must also sign up to receive all their documents electronically

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ETFs at NBDB

What are ETFs?

ETFs are baskets of securities that trade like stocks on an exchange. They usually track an index, but they can also be focused on other types of assets, such as currencies and commodities.

6 reasons to invest in ETFs

Build a diversified portfolio at a low cost
Save, thanks to low management fees
Trade with ease, just like shares
Enjoy fund manager transparency
Benefit from favorable tax treatment
Invest in various asset classes

Choosing an ETF

Choose EFTs based on your investor profile and investment goals.
Our ETF Centre can help you analyze fund composition and apply filters to search ETFs by performance, risk level, fees, management style and more!

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A study conducted by Surviscor has concluded that we offer the most competitive pricing among direct brokerage firms.

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The fine print

Notes on commissions

1. Canadian exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been commission-free since September 1, 2016, and U.S. ETFs since August 31, 2017. Trades must involve 100 or more ETF units and must be carried out using our electronic solutions. You must also sign up to receive all your documents electronically.

Commission-free ETF trades are not counted when calculating:

Free access to trading platforms
Active Investor pricing
Annual administrative fees

Management and other fees may apply to ETF investments. Please read the prospectus before making an investment. ETFs are not guaranteed; their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

Regular pricing applies if the $0 commission conditions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not met.

Pricing applies to Canadian and U.S. equities.

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