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From my own experience exploring Questrade as a forex and multi-asset platform, I can confirm that Questrade provides a free demo account option. This has been especially valuable to me for familiarizing myself with their proprietary trading environments, such as Questrade Global and Questrade Edge, before risking any capital. The demo account closely resembles the live trading experience in terms of order execution and market data, letting me test out strategies and the platform’s features. However, I have noticed there is limited publicly available detail about the exact restrictions or time limits imposed on these demo accounts. While most comparable brokers often limit demo access to a period—such as 30 or 90 days—Questrade’s terms aren’t specified upfront. Based on my observations and user feedback, I was able to access demo functionality without upfront fees or deposit requirements, but I recommend preparing for the possibility of expiry or account closure if inactive for an extended period, which is fairly standard in this industry. For me, the benefit here is clear: demo access supports risk management and platform proficiency without initial financial commitment. Still, because policies can be updated, I always suggest that traders clarify current demo account limitations directly with Questrade’s customer service to prevent unexpected disruptions. This is a conservative, trust-building approach I take with any broker, and one I advise to any trader, experienced or learning.