Active Trading with BMO Active Trader
Invest smarter with rich research and advanced trading tools.
BMO Active Trader is a powerful trading platform that allows you to execute your trading strategies with ease and precision from any web browser.
Use real time streaming quotes, advanced technical charts and market insights
Fully customizable workspace to quickly trade North American equities, ETFs, and options
Available to traders and investors with 15+ trades per quarter or portfolios of $250,000+
Special offer:

See market forces at work
Follow price fluctuations and identify changing market conditions for better informed trading decisions with:
Real-time streaming Level 1 and Level 2 footnote star market data for the major North American exchanges
Real-time streaming options chains, Greeks and strategies
Real-time streaming time & sales data
footnote star Level 2 market data is only available within BMO Active Trader Pro (in addition to Level 1)


Identify market trends by the minute
Easily identify and follow stocks moving the markets and leverage technical indicators to trade with precision.
Market movers reveal which equities are moving the Canadian and US markets
Advanced charting offers a technical analysis experience with over 100 pre-built indicators and 30+ drawing tools
Optimize your trading experience
Information when and where you need it to help you make faster trading decisions.
Auto-saving customizable workspaces with drag and drop modules, feature-rich portfolios and watchlists, news, alerts and market research
Save time by broadcasting a stock symbol to multiple components instead of re-entering it

Unlock exclusive active trader benefits
Make 15 or more trades per quarter (or invest at least $250,000) to get free access to BMO Active Trader and automatic enrollment into the exclusive 5 Star Program:
Enjoy dedicated 5-star support
Access industry-leading research
Benefit from preferred rates and pricing
Learn more about Active Trading
Here’s what you need to know about active trading strategies and benefits.
Ready to invest online with BMO Active Trader?
Complete your application to create a BMO InvestorLine Self-Directed account.
BMO Active Trader FAQs
- Trade frequently, whether that be a few times a month to multiple times a day.
- Regularly trade options and various options strategies.
- Am interested in accessing real-time streaming Level 1 and Level 2 footnote star market data.
- Want access to a robust charting application with technical studies.
- Want quick access to news, analysis tools and insights into what’s moving the markets.
footnote star Level 2 market data is only available within BMO Active Trader Pro (in addition to Level 1)
Connection: High-speed Internet connection.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows or Mac OS.
Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari.
Screen resolution: 1024 x 768.
BMO Active Trader is currently only available for desktops and laptops.
If you need assistance, call us at 1-888-776-6886 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday.