You’ve always wanted to trade. So do it. Register for a Questrade IQ practice account. You’ll have access to IQ Essential, IQ Web and IQ Edge. Or, choose QuestradeFX, QuestradeFX PRO, or Questrade MT4 to give FX and CFDs a try. Either way, you get all the power of trading without the risk. They’re free. They’re fast. They’re loaded with virtual money: $500,000 in our stocks and options; $50,000 in FX and CFDs. Perfect.
Choose your platforms
Questrade IQ Web
Our flagship platform is a web-based powerhouse with anytime, anywhere access. The free practice account is feature-rich, with streaming simulated data, charts, customizable layouts, watch lists – all the tools you need to test the platform. The free trial is good for 10 days and if that’s not enough, no problem. Register for a practice account as many times as you’d like.
Questrade IQ Edge
This is the big time. A desktop trading platform for active and pro traders, with advanced order types, customizable workspaces, charting, drawings, studies, and streaming simulated data. This is everything you need in a training tool. Practice accounts are valid for ten days and can be refreshed indefinitely.
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QuestradeFX
Free platform demos extend to foreign currency trading as well. The market has been growing at an astounding pace — explaining why so many stocks and options traders have ventured into forex. This web-based demo comes loaded with $25,000 virtual USD, has more than 30 major currencies and features one click dealing, real time pricing, a streamlined order entry screen and real-time reports available 7 days a week 24 hours a day.
QuestradeFX Pro
Take it up a notch with the PRO version of QuestradeFX. It's a desktop platform that offers even more for new and experienced forex traders alike. Start by customizing your platform and charting to a specific market and to your own trading style, set limit and stop orders by rate, pips or dollar P&L, and sample the sophisticated and intuitive reporting tools. The free demo also has $50,000 virtual USD to get you started. Your introduction to foreign currency trading will feel just like a real account.
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