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Choosing between Questrade and Stash depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Questrade is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, while Stash operates from New York, USA. Questrade has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Stash which was founded in 2015. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Questrade
Stash
Questrade (3.3/5) and Stash (3.3/5) are closely matched. Questrade has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Questrade
3.3 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Stash
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Stash
$1000 vs $0
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Lower feesQuestrade holds licences from SEC. Stash is regulated by SEC, FINRA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Questrade additionally covers Forex, Indices, Commodities. Stash adds Etf, Crypto.
Questrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Stash offers Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Questrade requires a minimum deposit of $1,000, while Stash sets no minimum deposit. This makes Stash accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Questrade at 3.33/5 and Stash at 3.32/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Questrade leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Questrade (3.3/5) and Stash (3.3/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Questrade offers spreads from 0 pips, while Stash starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Questrade requires a minimum deposit of $1000. Stash requires $0.
Questrade is regulated by SEC, while Stash holds licences from SEC, FINRA.
Questrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Stash supports Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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