Virtual Brokers
Virtual Brokers (a division of BBS Securities Inc.) is a deep discount online brokerage provider. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and provides trade execution services for stocks, bonds, options, exchange-traded fund (ETF) and mutual funds at reduced costs associated with major banks and online brokers. Virtual Brokers is one of the fastest growing online brokerage companies in Canada being awarded the most innovative online investment broker in the country.
Virtual Brokers by BBS Securities Inc
Founded in 2009, Virtual Brokers began as a division of BBS Securities Inc, which is registered in all provinces and territories of Canada, and is a member of Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). During its first two years, Virtual Brokers growth as been exponential.
Trade Executions
Virtual Brokers enables online trade executions of the following:
- Equity
- Equity Options
- Warrants
- Bonds and Debentures
- Mutual Funds
VB Webtrader
Virtual Brokers developed the web-based trading platform VB Webtrader. This software (currently V3.7) allows trading of equities, options, bonds, and mutual funds, from a single interface. VB Webtrader is equipped with real-time buying power and account information, real-time streaming quotes, technically rich real-time charts, real-time watchlists, news and alerts. Other trading features include Anonymous, Iceberg and Insider markers. It comes integrated with advanced research tools including fundamental and technical analyzers, stock screeners, ETF/ETN screener, bond screener, mutual fund screener, and analyst recommendations.
Awards
Virtual Brokers claimed the following awards:
Year |
Association |
Award |
Category |
Nominee |
Result |
Reference |
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2011 |
The Globe and Mail |
13th Annual Globe and Mail Online Brokers Survey |
Most Innovative Brokerage Firm |
Virtual Brokers |
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2011 |
The Globe and Mail |
13th Annual Globe and Mail Online Brokers Survey |
Lowest Costs Brokerage Firm |
Virtual Brokers |
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2011 |
The Globe and Mail |
13th Annual Globe and Mail Online Brokers Survey |
Best Broker |
Virtual Brokers |
2nd |
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2011 |
The Globe and Mail |
13th Annual Globe and Mail Online Brokers Survey |
Best Trading Brokerage Firm |
Virtual Brokers |
2nd |
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