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Why investors prefer Credential Direct®

Our dedication to the credit union tradition of delivering excellent customer-centric solutions is reflected by our high ranking in industry surveys.  Since 2004 Credential Direct has been ranked Canada’s #1 Online Broker three times (Surviscor Q2 & Q4, 2006 and WatchFire GomezPro Q4, 2004).

Here's what investors like about Credential Direct:

Competitive commission pricing. Trades start from $9.95 for active traders and $19 for investors. Transaction costs are capped at $250 for investors. Active traders benefit from the industry’s lowest qualifying threshold for active trader pricing, 25 trades per quarter.  See how other online broker’s fees and commissions compare*.
Integrated bank accounts. Online investment accounts can be integrated with credit union chequing accounts through an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) service.
Intuitive and user-friendly Web site. The site is easy to use from the very first visit.
Friendly and efficient service. Investors have 24/7 online access, and telephone access from 6:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday to Friday. Trades are executed during market hours.
A wide range of account options. Cash, margin, RRSP, RRIF, and RESP accounts can hold mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and fixed income products. Options-trading and equity short sales are available for specific accounts.
Reliable infrastructure. Credential Direct integrates state-of-the-art service bureau and back-office systems used by some of the largest firms in Canada. We were the first online firm to use the real-time Dataphile brokerage platform, which provides real-time account information to investors. Trading services are provided via our Web site or telephone access to our investment representatives.
 
Members can contact Credential Direct in 3 easy ways:
through their credit union's Internet portal
at www.credentialdirect.com
by speaking with a qualified Investment Representative at 1.877.742.2900
 
*Doesn’t apply to active traders
 
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