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Based on my experience navigating various trading platforms, I’ve found that the suitability for Expert Advisors (EAs) or automated trading largely depends on the broker’s technology and platform support. At RBC Direct Investing, the focus is squarely on providing access to a wide range of traditional financial instruments—stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, and precious metals—across Canadian and U.S. markets. Their main offerings include a proprietary online investment platform, a mobile app, and a professional Trading Dashboard. Importantly, there is no explicit mention of compatibility with third-party platforms like MetaTrader 4 or 5, which are well-known for supporting EAs and algorithmic trading. From my assessment, RBC’s tools are geared more toward self-directed, manual investing rather than algorithmic strategies. The dashboard and app are tailored for comprehensive analysis and high-volume professional trading, but not specifically for automated trading via EAs. In practice, this means that if automated trading with custom scripts or bots is a critical aspect of your strategy, RBC’s platform would not currently be suitable for deploying EAs. For me, and I suspect for other traders who lean heavily on automation, this is a key limitation. It’s important to consider this when aligning one’s broker choice with personal trading requirements and risk management preferences.