Built by a Real Investor, For Real Investors
Stocktrades started as one man's refusal to keep reading subpar Canadian research from major media corporations. Today it's Canada's most trusted DIY investing platform, built on data, not clickbait.
“When I started, there was next to no information about self-directed investing. No Youtube, no TikTok, no ChatGPT. I wanted to make sure Canadian's had a resource they could learn from, so they could get their money growing faster”
From the Job Site to Canada's Largest DIY Investor Platform
Dan Kent isn't a Bay Street analyst with a finance degree. He's an individual investor from Calgary who had to sift through a mountain of subpar investing research when he started, and refused to accept it.
Sixteen-plus years of self-directed investing later, Dan co-founded Stocktrades.ca in 2016 with one mission: give Canadians the same calibre of research Bay Street keeps behind a paywall, with none of the hype or hidden agenda.
What started as a hobby became Canada's most-read DIY investing platform, at one point reaching 40,000+ monthly readers. It now covers 7,000+ stocks along with a premium community that investors call the best financial decision they've made.
Dan has appeared in Business Insider, the Globe and Mail, CBC, Moneysense, Forbes, Kiplinger, Entrepreneur, and more. He's collaborated directly with TD Bank, BMO, Qtrade, Questrade, and was personally invited by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for a one-on-one market interview in 2021.
Dan's Research Has Been Featured In
The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing Different
DIY investors who manage their own portfolios and avoid mutual fund fees don't just save money. They build fundamentally different retirements. The math is staggering.
A portfolio earning 8%/year beats an equivalent mutual fund (8% minus a 2.35% fee) by $243,000 over 30 years. That's four full years of retirement income gone, just in fees.
The Time Problem
Active DIY investing demands 20–40 hours of research per month. Most investors don't have that. Stocktrades gives you institutional-quality analysis in minutes.
The Noise Problem
"This could be the next Nvidia at $5." The financial internet is full of it. We've built a platform where data drives every piece of commentary, not headlines.
The Confidence Problem
Most investors know what they should do. They just don't trust themselves to do it. Stocktrades gives you the knowledge base to invest with conviction.
Dan Co-Hosts One of Canada's Top Investing Podcasts
Dan is a regular co-host on The Canadian Investor Podcast, one of the most listened-to investing shows in the country, part of the Canadian Investor Podcast Network
Alongside Simon Belanger and sometimes Braden Dennis, Dan breaks down individual stocks, earnings reports, Bank of Canada decisions, and macro trends affecting Canadian portfolios. The same no-hype, data-first philosophy as Stocktrades itself, just in audio form.
Less Flair. More Value.
No gimmicks, no paid promotions dressed up as research, no affiliate platforms, no panic-inducing headlines. Just clean data, honest analysis, and a community that actually helps each other invest better.
Every piece of content on Stocktrades is written by an owner of Stocktrades. Investors who have skin in the game and put their reputation on the line. The same can't be said about our competition. Most outsource their writers, and pay them on a per-article basis. This promotes quantity over quality.
Zero Conflicts of Interest
We don't accept payment to cover stocks. No sponsored picks, no pay-to-play research. Our only incentive is your trust.
Built for Canadian Investors
TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, LIRA, TSX stocks. We speak Canadian. The nuances that matter to you are the ones we focus on. US research is included, but not before Canadian research is prioritized.
Data First, Opinion Second
Every thesis starts with the numbers. We show our work so you can form your own conviction, not just echo ours.
Tools That Actually Move the Needle
Deep-Dive Stock Reports
AI-powered analysis on 7,000+ companies covering valuation, profitability, financial health, growth, and dividends.
Screener That Works
Filter 7,000+ stocks by the metrics that matter. No clunky spreadsheets, no Yahoo Finance tabs. Just answers.
Curated Buy Lists
The Bull List for conviction picks. The Foundation List for core holdings. Researched, maintained, and updated quarterly.
Track Dan's Portfolio
Dan's real portfolio with real returns. Every transaction published with commentary explaining why.
Ask Anything Q&A
"Is this stock a buy on the dip or a value trap?" Ask any question and get a real answer from an expert within 24 hours.
Portfolio Tracker
Add your holdings, track performance by stock, sector, and time period. Know exactly where you stand.
Professional-Level Due Diligence on Demand, All for Less Than a Coffee a Day
30-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime. No hidden fees.
- 7,000+ Stock Reports, Updated Daily
- Portfolio Tracker with Analysis
- Stock Screener & 140 Point Grading System
- Dan's Real Portfolio - Transactions & Commentary
- Bull & Foundational List - Top Opportunities Today
- Private Discord + Unlimited Q&A
- See What Over 2000 Members Are Buying & Selling
- Additional Features at NO Additional Cost
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Try the full platform for 30 days. If it doesn't pay for itself by then, we'll refund every penny. No questions, no hassle.
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