Research profile
National Bank Financial Markets
Financial markets division of National Bank of Canada running global markets and franchise trading.
- Headquarters
- Montreal, QC
- Founded
- 1859
- Funding model
- Bank / Institutional
- Availability
- Not clearly stated
U.S. traders: Not confirmed — ProprietaryTrading.com could not verify from current first-party sources whether this firm accepts U.S. traders.
Profile updated: August 30, 2026 · Primary source types reviewed: firm rules, FAQ and program pages · Research & methodology
May suit
traders focused on futures, equities, options, forex.
Consider alternatives if
you rely on copy trading.
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Overview
What this firm is and who it serves
National Bank Financial Markets is a bank or institutional prop desk trading firm headquartered in Montreal, QC, founded in 1859. The firm provides traders with funded accounts to trade futures, stocks, options, forex.
At a glance
Structured facts about this firm
- Firm Type
- Bank / Institutional prop firm
- Market Focus
- Futures, Stocks, Options, Forex
- Trading Style
- News trading permitted, overnight holding allowed, weekend holding allowed
- Retail Accessibility
- Open to retail traders
- Based in
- Montreal, QC
- Trader availability
- Not clearly stated
- Known For
- Financial markets division of National Bank of Canada running global markets and franchise trading.
Funding programs
Account types and the path to capital
Evaluation
—Not required by this firm.
Instant funding
—Not offered by this firm.
Scaling plan
—No formal scaling plan documented.
Trading rules
What's allowed, what isn't
Asset classes supported
Related terms: trailing drawdown · consistency rule · profit split
Platforms & technology
Where and how you trade
Supported platforms
Payout structure
How and when you get paid
National Bank Financial Markets FAQs
Based on terms reviewed August 30, 2026
What should traders verify before choosing National Bank Financial Markets?+
Review the specific program's drawdown rules, payout eligibility, prohibited strategies, platform availability, refund terms and any country restrictions before purchasing. Terms can differ between programs at the same firm. This profile summarizes the latest documented terms we found, but traders should confirm the current rules directly with National Bank Financial Markets before purchasing.
Does National Bank Financial Markets offer evaluation and instant-funding options?+
National Bank Financial Markets does not require a traditional evaluation phase. Program rules, fees and payout terms can differ between paths, so confirm the terms of the specific program you intend to buy.
How do National Bank Financial Markets's payouts and profit split work?+
The published profit split is up to n/a (employee desk) of net profits to the trader, depending on the program; payouts are processed on a salary + bonus basis; first payout eligibility: Salary + bonus. Payout eligibility begins after the applicable program cycle, and program-specific terms should be confirmed directly with the firm.
What are National Bank Financial Markets's main drawdown and trading restrictions?+
Based on the documented terms we reviewed: news trading is allowed, overnight holding is allowed, weekend holding is allowed, copy trading is not permitted. Drawdown type and consistency requirements can vary by program, so check the rulebook for the exact program before purchase.
Which platforms and markets are available at National Bank Financial Markets?+
Platforms: Proprietary. Markets: futures, equities, options, forex. Availability can differ by program and by region — confirm on the firm's platform and product pages before purchasing.
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