Pricing and Fees
Understand our pricing and fee structure for your account type and trade orders.
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Currency and Margins
B M O InvestorLine acts as principal in relation to any transaction that requires the conversion of currency (unless B M O InvestorLine specifically advises you otherwise) and will convert the currency at rates established or determined by B M O InvestorLine (or parties related to us) in our sole discretion. Conversion rates will vary and are subject to change without notice to you. In addition to the commissions or other fees applicable to the transaction, B M O InvestorLine (or parties related to us) will collect revenue on currency conversions as set out in the table below:
Transaction size (USD) | Revenue earned (bps) | Revenue (%) |
|---|---|---|
Less than $25,000 | 220 | 1.6% |
$25,000 to $74,999.99 | 130 | 0.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999.99 | 105 | 0.8% |
$100,000 to $249,999.99 | 75 | 0.5% |
$250,000 and above | No more than 55 | No more than 0.4% |
Margin Interest Rates
Want to learn more about how margin works? Our Margin Rates Guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of margin interest rates that shows our competitive rates across all account and 5 Star preferred rates. View our Interest Rates PDF for more details.
Market Data
Access comprehensive market data, including real-time streaming, at no cost, regardless of your trading status. All clients receive access to valuable market insights. The key difference lies in the depth of streaming data available:
| Standard Trader | Active Trader & 5-Star Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Market Data Levels | ||
| Main Exchanges Covered | : T S X, T S X-V, MX, CBOE, Nasdaq, NYSE, OPRA | : T S X, T S X-V, MX, CBOE, Nasdaq, NYSE, OPRA : T S X, T S X-V, Nasdaq, NYSE, CBOE |
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Active vs Passive Investing
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Tax Loss Harvesting
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FAT Fire Movement
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