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CIBC Investor’s Edge — A low‑cost, bank‑backed self‑directed brokerage platform offering competitive flat-rate trading fees, multiple registered account types, and strong integration with CIBC banking.
Our Rating
3.8/5
Institution
CIBC
EDGE100
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EDGENC25
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Market Value of the Transferred Assets | Cash back amount |
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$250,000 to $499,999 | $1,000 |
$500,000 to $999,999 | $2,500 |
$1M to $1.999M | $5,000 |
$2M to $4.999M | $10,000 |
$5M+ | $15,000 |
EDGE100
(expires Sept 30, 2025)EDGE100
before Sept 30, 2025CIBC Investor’s Edge is a self-directed investing platform operated by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). It is regulated by IIROC and protected by CIPF. The platform offers low-fee trading on a wide range of securities and account types, with strong digital tools and bank integration.
Supported assets include Canadian and U.S. stocks, ETFs, options, mutual funds, fixed income products (bonds, GICs), IPOs, structured notes, precious metals (certificates), and CDRs (fractional shares of global companies).
Account types offered include TFSA, RRSP, RESP, FHSA, RRIF, LIRA, LRSP, LIF, non-registered cash and margin accounts, corporate, partnership, and trust accounts.
Investors benefit from a streamlined login via CIBC Online Banking, real-time quotes, research tools, watchlists, alerts, advanced charting, and U.S. extended trading hours from 8:05 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.
Funding from CIBC bank accounts is typically same-day. Transfers from outside institutions follow standard processing timelines and may involve fees.
Customer support is available in English and French, with an Asian Trading Desk for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers. Communication channels include secure messaging, chat, and phone.
Limitations include no access to forex, CFDs, direct crypto trading (only via ETFs), and no demo account. Investor protection is backed by CIPF and multi-factor authentication.
CIBC Investor’s Edge is best suited for self-directed Canadians seeking a reliable, bank-integrated, cost-effective brokerage solution with no-frills tools and clear pricing.
† The Offer begins April 16, 2025 and ends September 30, 2025.
Free Trade Offer applies to new eligible account(s) during the Offer Period online or by visiting a CIBC Banking Centre using promo code EDGE100.
100 commission-free online stock and ETF trades will be added to your account upon its opening. Any unused free trades will expire on September 30, 2026 and can’t be transferred to another CIBC Investor’s Edge account or used after the expiry date.
Eligible account types include Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), First Home Savings Account (FHSA), Non-registered account (personal), Non-registered account (non-personal), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), Locked-In Retirement Savings Plan (LRSP), Locked-In Retirement Account (LIRA), Locked-In Income Fund (LIF)
For full Offer details, review the CIBC Investor’s Edge 100 Free Trades Offer terms and conditions (PDF, 36 KB).
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Get 100 free online equity trades† When you open a CIBC Investor’s Edge account using promo code EDGE100. Conditions apply.