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Questrade Just Went "Agentic" — What It Means For Your Trading Account

Published July 30, 2026 If you have money sitting in a Questrade account, the platform you log into is about to change more than it has in years. On July 30, Questrade unveiled its biggest product push since it eliminated stock trading commissions in 2019 — and this time, the headline feature isn't a lower fee. It's letting an AI assistant place trades for you. Questrade now manages roughly $100 billion in client assets, up from about $9 billion in 2019, and it's using that scale to go after Canada's increasingly crowded self-directed investing market. Here's what actually launched, and what it means before you touch any of it. What's actually new AI assistants can now trade on your behalf. Questrade is the first Canadian financial institution to officially connect client accounts directly to AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT through something it calls Questrade MCP. In practice, that means you can ask an AI to pull up your account information, research a s...

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Ukraine's Minerals Deal: A Strategic Shift Amid Controversy

Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev has criticized the recent minerals agreement between Ukraine and the United States, claiming it forces Kyiv to pay for U.S. military aid with its natural resources. The deal, signed in Washington, grants the U.S. preferential access to Ukrainian minerals and establishes a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund to support Ukraine's post-war recovery.

Medvedev, a former Russian president, described the agreement as a move that exploits Ukraine's national wealth, calling it a "payment for military supplies." The deal comes at a time when the U.S. is reportedly frustrated by the lack of progress in peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.

While Ukrainian officials have emphasized that the agreement ensures Ukraine retains ownership of its resources and does not create debt obligations, Medvedev's remarks highlight the geopolitical tensions surrounding the deal. The agreement also signals a shift in U.S. policy under President Trump, who has sought compensation for aid provided to Ukraine during its conflict with Russia.

The minerals deal is seen as a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Ukraine's economy and security, but it has sparked debate over its implications for Ukraine's sovereignty and long-term stability.

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