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Options brokers in Canada with $0 real-time options data
3 brokers charge $0 for real-time options quotes for residents of Canada. The same facts for each: fees, approvals, countries.
Real-time options data shows prices as they change, which matters when you set a limit price on an option. At some brokers the $0 price needs a funded account or an options trade in the month. Check those conditions, and whether streaming quotes or Level II data cost extra. 3 brokers charge $0 for real-time options quotes for residents of Canada.
At a glance: 3 brokers, 2 at $0 per contract, 1 with $0 exercise and assignment, 3 approving naked options, 2 working with QuantWheel; median fee $0.00 per contract, lowest margin rate at $50,000 4.95%.
| Broker | QuantWheel | Exercise | Approval | 0DTE | Margin | Offers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Questrade | Sync-only | US$0 per contractCanadian contracts CA$0.99; index contracts US$0.99 | Exercise $24.95, assignment $0 | Naked | Yes | Not published | |
 Wealthsimple | Trade & Sync | US$0 per contractIndex contracts and FX priced separately | $0 | Naked | Yes | 4.95% | |
 TD Direct Investing | $1.25 + $9.99 per tradeTrade currency; event fees use account currency | Exercise $15 auto / $43 manual, assignment $15 | Naked | Not published | 6.50% |
The brokers one by one
What qualifies each for this page, from its fee schedule and options agreement, and the one fact that sets it apart.QuestradeUS$0 per contract · Exercise $24.95, assignment $0 · naked
Questrade opens options accounts for residents of Canada. It charges US$0 per contract (Canadian contracts CA$0.99; index contracts US$0.99). Exercise costs $24.95, and assignment costs $0. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; you place the orders at the broker.
Real-time options data$0 real-time snap options quotes; streaming options quotes CA$9.95 a month or included with Questrade Plus
WealthsimpleUS$0 per contract · $0 exercise and assignment · naked
Wealthsimple opens options accounts for residents of Canada. It charges US$0 per contract (Index contracts and FX priced separately). Exercise and assignment cost $0. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Mobile. QuantWheel syncs positions and trades from the account and suggests; with Trade & Sync the orders you approve go to the broker from QuantWheel.
Real-time options data$0 (real-time streaming quotes, all client tiers)
TD Direct Investing$1.25 + $9.99 per trade · $15 per event · naked
TD Direct Investing opens options accounts for residents of Canada. It charges $1.25 + $9.99 per trade (Trade currency; event fees use account currency). Exercise and assignment cost $15 each. It approves up to naked short options. It trades on Web, Desktop, Mobile. It is not connected to QuantWheel.
Real-time options data$0 real-time snap quotes; TD Active Trader options Level I streaming US$32 a month under 30 trades a quarter (free with 30+; waived to 31 Dec 2026 for new accounts opened by 30 Nov 2026)
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