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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+
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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 starLevel 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

Explore the benefits of becoming a 5 Star program member

Learn more about Active Trading

Here’s what you need to know about active trading strategies and benefits.

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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 starLevel 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.

Have questions? That’s what we’re here for.

  • Chat with us

    Connect with a Specialist from Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).

  • Call us

    Connect with an Investment Specialist from Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET).

    1-888-776-6886 North America (Toll-free) 

    1-416-355-8366 International (Collect call)

  • Let us contact you

    Have one of our Specialists contact you to discuss your needs.

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