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Choosing between Questrade and Wealthfront depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Questrade is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, while Wealthfront operates from Palo Alto, USA. Questrade has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Wealthfront which was founded in 2011. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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Questrade is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Questrade offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Questrade
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Wealthfront
1 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Questrade
$1000 vs $500
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Lower feesQuestrade holds licences from SEC. Wealthfront is regulated by SEC, FINRA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Questrade additionally covers Forex, Indices, Commodities. Wealthfront adds Etf.
Questrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Wealthfront offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Questrade requires a minimum deposit of $1,000, while Wealthfront sets a minimum deposit of $500. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Questrade at 3.33/5 and Wealthfront at 3.24/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Questrade leads overall with a clear advantage.
Questrade scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Questrade holds a 3.3/5 rating vs Wealthfront's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Questrade offers spreads from 0 pips, while Wealthfront starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Questrade requires a minimum deposit of $1000. Wealthfront requires $500.
Questrade is regulated by SEC, while Wealthfront holds licences from SEC, FINRA.
Questrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Wealthfront supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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