The Active Trader Program   

If you are an Active Trader, you need low commission rates to maximize your returns, and powerful tools to stay on top of the markets. At BMO InvestorLine, you get both.

When you qualify for the Active Trader Program you will enjoy significant discounts on your trades and access to powerful tools to help you stay on top of the markets. And with one of the fastest websites in the industry, you get prompt and efficient execution of your trades.


Active Trader Program Benefits

  Low Commission Rates

Active Trader clients pay a flat fee of just $9.95* on all electronic trades executed through our website or Automated Telephone Trading service.

This low fee applies to all Canadian and U.S. equity trades, regardless of the share price or quantity, so you’ll realize substantial savings on commissions.

*All trades will be charged on a per order basis and are not bundled for discounts. Electronic option trades are charged $9.95 plus $1.25 per contract.

  
  Powerful Tools for Powerful Investors

To help you stay on top of the markets and make better-informed investing decisions, you will have access to:

  • Level II Quotes - real-time quotes of the bid and ask orders which show you the depth of the market.

  • Real-time Quotes throughout the site - immediate access to real-time trading information to keep you on top of the markets.

  • Streaming Quotes - real-time dynamic market data allows you to track your virtual portfolio throughout the day.

  • Stop Orders and Alerts - trailing stops, hard stops, sell on stop orders, buy on stop orders and alerts to help protect your profits when it counts.


How to Qualify
 
If you execute 30 or more electronic equity and/or option trades per quarter and sign up for eServices, you will gain access to the Active Trader Program automatically*. Your status for the Program will be automatically evaluated each month based on your trading activity for the previous three calendar months.

For example, for you to qualify for the Program starting July 1, you will need to execute 30 or more qualifying trades from April 1 to June 30.

Consolidate Your Trades and Save

Your total eligible trades across all your BMO InvestorLine accounts are used as qualification for the Active Trader Program. Consider combining your investment accounts from other financial institutions with BMO InvestorLine to take advantage of the Program and get more value for your trading.


5 Star Benefits

When you qualify for the Active Trader Program and have a minimum of $250,000 in combined assets with BMO InvestorLine, you may also be able to take advantage of our 5 Star Program.

*Please note the Terms and Conditions of this Program.