North Direct Investment has been flagged by Autorité des marchés financiers for "Unregistered/Unlicensed entity offering financial products or services". North Direct Investment is not registered with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and is not authorized to solicit investors in Québec. This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm. Website domain: northdirect.com.
North Direct Investment locked my account without warning and demanded documents I had already submitted. since I opened my account last year later I still do not have access to my funds. Their compliance team does not respond to emails. I am considering legal action.
Pros: Automated trading options|Low minimum deposit|Copy trading available|Two-factor authentication
Cons: Limited social trading features
I trusted North Direct Investment with a significant portion of my savings and I deeply regret that decision. Not because of market losses, but because of how poorly the platform performed and how dismissively the support team treated my concerns.
Pros: Comprehensive tools|Fast support response
Cons: Onboarding videos are outdated
Do not use North Direct Investment for anything serious. I used them for a couple of months now for small trades and it was okay. When I deposited a larger amount and traded more, my account was flagged, my withdrawals were delayed, and I was asked to explain my trading. They treat active traders like criminals.
Pros: Smooth onboarding|High security standards|Instant funding|Portfolio tracking tools
Cons: Minor UI glitches occasionally|Currency conversion fee exists
I invested $5,000 with North Direct Investment after seeing their professional-looking website. At first, everything seemed fine - they showed me impressive returns on my dashboard. But when I tried to withdraw, they kept making excuses. First it was "processing time," then "verification needed," then "you need to pay a tax fee first." I never got my money back. I have since reported them to Autorité des marchés financiers.
Cons: Cannot withdraw funds|Not regulated|Pressure tactics
Do not be fooled by the professional-looking website. Behind the scenes, North Direct Investment is disorganized and incompetent. I found them through a financial advisor and I can only assume the positive reviews are either outdated or paid for because my experience was terrible.
Pros: Detailed reporting|Portfolio tracking tools|Instant funding|Fast deposits
Cons: Desktop app not available on Linux
I requested my data from North Direct Investment under GDPR. They sent a partial export that was missing months of transactions. When I asked for the rest they said it was a technical issue. Still waiting. They do not take data rights seriously.
Pros: Multi-device support|Multi-currency support
Cons: Limited social trading features
I found North Direct Investment based on a colleague's recommendation and the initial impression was positive. But since early this year later, I have encountered so many issues that I cannot recommend them. Trades failing, charts not loading, and support tickets going unanswered for days at a time.
Pros: Educational resources|Social trading features|Fast support response
Cons: Charting tools need more indicators
I closed a profitable position at North Direct Investment and the profit was not credited for 5 days. Support said it was a settlement delay. When it finally arrived it was less than the amount shown on the platform. They could not explain the difference. I have moved my account.
Pros: Two-factor authentication|Wide product range|Dedicated account manager|Segregated accounts
Cons: None so far|Some tools only available on higher tiers
The so-called education at North Direct Investment is just marketing. Every webinar ends with a push to deposit more. The market analysis is generic and often wrong. If you want real education go elsewhere. I wasted since early this year thinking they would help me learn.
Pros: Portfolio tracking tools|API access|Regular platform improvements
Cons: Onboarding videos are outdated
The hidden fees at North Direct Investment are the real scandal here. What they advertise and what they actually charge are two different things. By the time I realized how much I was paying in various fees and spreads, I had already lost a meaningful amount.
Pros: Full transparency|Dedicated account manager|Comprehensive tools
Cons: Email notifications too frequent