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Navigators: More Trading Hours on Mobile, Direct Investing Webinars & Easy Dashboard Set-ups
Written by The Inspired Investor team | Published on July 2, 2024
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With summer comes longer days, and an opportunity to soak up some extra sunshine. At RBC Direct Investing, you could say we’ve been making the most of longer days too – year-round. Our new pre-market and after-hours trading on mobile lets you research and make trades before markets open and after markets close, so you can stay ahead no matter what the season.
That’s not all. We’ve been working diligently behind the scenes to release several new features that make it easier for you to take advantage of every trading opportunity - whether you’re in a pool, at a barbeque, or on vacation. Here’s a quick review of what we’ve launched over the past six months to enhance your trading experience. Stay tuned for Navigators throughout the year for the latest updates, features, and enhancements.
What’s New:
Trade On the Go with Pre-Market and After-Hours Trading for Mobile1
More trading hours means more trading opportunities. RBC Direct Investing now offers pre-market and after-hours trading on the RBC Mobile app2 for no extra cost – meaning you can research and trade directly from your phone.
Perfect for busy commuters, this feature allows you to stay ahead of the markets without opening a computer or making a phone call.
Learn more about the RBC Direct Investing mobile experience.
The Trading Dashboard Just Got Simpler
Explore the Trading Dashboard’s simple and intuitive new “Default” view designed to help you get trading right away. This view doesn’t require any setup and serves as an excellent starting point if you’re new to our dashboard. And, as you become more familiar with the platform, you can tailor your view to keep up with your evolving needs and preferences.
You can access the Trading Dashboard under the Trade & Transfer drop-down menu. For more information, check out Navigators: Keep it Simple with a New Default Trading Dashboard.
Trade Settlement Just Got Faster: Introducing T+1
On May 27 in Canada and May 28 in the U.S, the settlement period for equities, mutual funds and ETFs, corporate and government bonds, and principle-protected notes, adopted what's called T+1 Settlement. This reduces the time needed to complete a transaction from two business days to one.
To learn more about T+1 settlement and how this affects your trades read From T2 to T1: What to expect now that trades will settle in just one day.
Sign Up for Our New Direct Investing Webinars
Want to learn about the basics of RBC Direct Investing, like funding your account or looking up a stock? Sign up for one of our free webinars, designed to make you a more confident investor.
Plus, here's what one writer learned about DIY Trading at an RBC Direct Investing Webinar.
Plus, in case you missed it…
Reorder Your Watchlist on the RBC Mobile App
Customizing your Watchlists just got easier! You can now simply drag and drop to change the order of the securities in your Watchlists in the app or on the web, and your updates will sync across all devices and platforms. to at least 6.36 for iOS and 4.36 for Android†.
Learn more about the RBC Direct Investing Mobile Experience.
Monitoring Your Investments Doesn’t Have to Be a Chore
You’ll often hear of stocks reaching a 52-week high or hitting a 52-week low. Or maybe you see news reports announcing a dividend payment or a specific company’s earnings report. Staying on top of these types of events and announcements when it comes to your own holdings is important. But, let’s be honest, life gets busy and it can be hard to follow all the news related to your own investments.
With personalized insights about your investments right on your RBC Direct Investing homepage, it’s gotten a little easier to keep track. Thanks to the Recent Events Driving Your Holdings section of your homepage, you can quickly find valuable information about your holdings.Learn more in Monitoring Your Investments Doesn’t Have to Be a Chore
We’ve Introduced New Language Options to Our Trading Dashboard!
You can now choose between English, French, Traditional Chinese, or Simplified Chinese3.
To change your language on the Trading Dashboard, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the top left corner of the dashboard, where you’ll find the navigation menu represented by three horizontal lines.
- Click on “Settings,” then “General".
- Under “Language,” click on the dropdown menu and choose your preferred language.
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1 The products, services and securities referred to on any RBC Direct Investing automated service (as defined in the Operation of Account Agreement) are only available in Canada and other jurisdictions, where permitted by law. The information provided on any RBC Direct Investing automated service should not be construed as an offer or solicitation by RBC Direct Investing to sell any products, services or specific securities in any jurisdiction outside Canada. Information available on any RBC Direct Investing automated service is intended for access by residents of Canada only.
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