PledgementWhy Canadians choose to start here
Not a sales pitch, the specific, checkable reasons, plus who it won't suit.
What Pledgement adds that a self-directed account does not
Risk limits set on every position
Stop-loss and maximum drawdown levels are configured per asset class before a trade opens. Positions that cross a threshold are closed automatically and logged to your account history.
Segregated account structure
Client funds sit in a segregated account, separate from Pledgement's own operating funds, consistent with IIROC client-asset rules.
Diversification across asset classes
Your portfolio spreads across stocks, ETFs and GICs rather than a single position, reducing exposure to one market's volatility.
Two-factor authentication by default
Every login and withdrawal request passes through 2FA, with TLS encryption on all account data in transit.
KYC-verified accounts only
Every account completes identity verification before funding, matching Canadian anti-money-laundering requirements.
Clear deposit and withdrawal timelines
Withdrawal requests are reviewed against your verified identity and typically processed within a few business days.
Risk profile set before you invest
Your analyst records your risk profile and goals at onboarding, and asset allocation is built around that, not a generic template.
A regulated account beats a DIY spreadsheet.
Pledgement operates as an IIROC-regulated broker with segregated client funds, something neither a traditional discount broker nor manual DIY trading fully replicates.
- IIROC regulated, segregated funds
- KYC verification at sign-up
- AI-assisted signal scanning
- Personal analyst assigned
- Transparent commission and spread
- Diversified asset allocation tools
- Two-factor authentication on login
Who this is probably not for
Being upfront about this saves everyone time. If any of the following describes you, a different route will suit you better.
- You expect guaranteed returns. No regulated broker offers them, and neither do we.
- You would be investing money you need for near-term expenses.
- You already trade at professional volume with your own execution setup.
Watch your account activity in real time
Every deposit, trade and withdrawal request is logged here, with timestamps your analyst can walk through with you on request.
- Live charts with technical analysis indicators built in.
- One-tap orders to act on buy and sell signals fast.
- Custom alerts for price moves and portfolio changes.