Self-directed investors on the platform can now access consolidated Level 1 data across TSX, TSX Venture, CSE and CBOE equities at no extra cost
Webull Securities (Canada) Ltd. has announced it will offer Nasdaq Basic Canada on its platform, giving all users free access to real-time Level 1 quote and trade data across Canadian-listed equities.
The announcement marks the latest step in Webull Canada's push to lower the cost of market access for self-directed investors. Nasdaq Basic Canada consolidates data from Nasdaq CXC, CX2 and CXD into a single feed, delivering real-time best bid, best offer and last sale information across equities listed on the TSX, TSX Venture, Canadian Securities Exchange and CBOE Canada.
Cutting the cost of market visibility
For self-directed investors, real-time market data has historically come at a price. Retail platforms typically charge monthly subscription fees for Level 1 access, adding friction for cost-conscious traders who already operate without advisory support.
Michael Constantino, chief executive officer of Webull Canada, said the move is intended to remove that barrier.
"Real-time market data is an important part of the investing experience, but access has traditionally come with an additional cost," he said. "By offering Nasdaq Basic Canada at no additional cost, Webull is making real-time Canadian market data more accessible to self-directed investors and giving our clients greater visibility into market activity as it happens."
The addition of Nasdaq Basic Canada also delivers a practical cost saving. According to Webull, the consolidated feed can reduce Level 1 market data costs by more than 60 per cent compared with traditional Canadian market data offerings - a figure that reflects the efficiency of combining three Nasdaq Canada trading books into a single stream.
Wealth Professional has been tracking the growing demand for lower-cost trading infrastructure among Canadian retail investors, most recently in its coverage of how overnight equity trading is reshaping access to US markets for Canadian investors.
A deepening partnership with Nasdaq
The launch also reflects a broadening relationship between Webull and Nasdaq globally. Brandon Tepper, senior vice-president and global head of data at Nasdaq, said the expansion builds on an existing partnership.
"Webull has been a valued global partner for Nasdaq for many years, and we are delighted to expand our relationship by bringing Nasdaq Basic Canada to the Webull platform," he said. "This launch reflects our shared commitment to enhancing the investing experience through transparency and access to high-quality, real-time market data."
Nasdaq Basic Canada integrates directly into Webull's existing platform infrastructure, supporting charts, watchlists, screeners and order entry with real-time pricing. Webull Canada, a subsidiary of Webull Corporation (NASDAQ: BULL), is regulated by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization and is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
Building out the platform
The Nasdaq Basic Canada announcement follows a string of product expansions by Webull Canada in 2026. The platform launched 24/5 overnight trading in June 2026, giving users access to more than 12,000 US equity and ETF symbols outside of standard market hours.
Webull Canada is not alone in investing in platform features aimed at self-directed investors. As Wealth Professional's 5-Star WealthTech Providers 2026 report highlighted earlier this year, the shift toward integrated platforms that combine automation with accessible data tools is reshaping how fintech providers compete for retail clients in Canada.
