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SWP has partnered with one of Canada’s leading financial institutions and online brokers.

Purchase & Hold Precious Metals

RRSPs & TFSAs

SWP has partnered with one of Canada’s leading financial institutions and online brokers Questrade, to offer Canadian investors the opportunity to purchase precious metals and hold them in a registered account, including their RRSPs and TFSAs.

The gold and silver can be purchased from SWP and is stored at a secure facility in Canada, in a separate account in the clients’ name. The investment qualifies for the tax benefits of the selected registered account.

Deposit Instruction

How Precious Metals in RRSPs & TFSAs Works

Instructions on how to open a Questrade account and getting started.

  • 1
    Open Your Account

    Open a Questrade account quickly and easily online.

  • 2
    Authorization Form

    Download and complete the Dealer Authorization Form, electing SWP as your precious metals dealer.

  • 3
    Fund Your Account

    Fund your Questrade account with cash or transfer an existing registered account from another financial institution. Then, contact SWP to place your precious metals order.

Transfer Existing Accounts

Fund your Questrade account with cash or transfer an existing registered account from another financial institution.

Then, contact SWP to place your precious metals order.

Questrade

1.888.783.7866

newaccounts@questrade.com

Finer Details

  • Who is Questrade?

    Questrade, Inc. is registered as an investment dealer with the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF).

  • What is Questrade's role?

    The registered account you create to hold your precious metal is held by Questrade.

  • Where is my gold and silver coming from?

    SWP will sell you the gold and silver bullion.

  • Which products can I purchase in my registered account?

    You can purchase Canadian Maple Leaf coins (gold or silver), gold bars (1 oz, 10 oz, or 1 kg), and silver bars (10 oz or 100 oz).

  • Where is my precious metal stored?

    Your gold and silver bullion is stored in a separated account in your name, at a secure Brinks facility in Calgary, Alberta.

  • What are the fees?

    The annual storage fee is 1.29%. The fee is calculated and charged monthly, based on gold and silver holdings in client account at month’s end.

    For a complete list of bullion product purchase fees, please contact SWP.

  • I have an account with another broker. Can I move it to Questrade?

    Yes. Moving or transferring an account is easy. In addition, Questrade will pay any transfer fees up to CAD $150 when you move a minimum of CAD $25,000 from another brokerage to your new Questrade account. Learn more about transferring to a Questrade account.

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