Estimate position size and stop-distance ranges using inputs you control.
Document a thesis, catalysts, and invalidation points for consistent review.
This site provides tools and educational content. It does not guarantee outcomes and is not a substitute for licensed advice.
What we do
A structured platform for learning, comparison, and decision support
NorthRiver Trade is an online investment and trading platform designed to help Canadian users organize research and evaluate trades in a consistent way. The platform combines educational articles, market summaries, and practical tools such as watchlists, alert rules, and position-sizing calculators. Instead of focusing on hype, we focus on process: defining goals, identifying assumptions, and comparing scenarios before acting.
Our goal is to make it easier to turn information into a repeatable workflow. You can track instruments you follow, record a thesis in plain language, and review how new data changes your view over time. For users who are new to markets, the learning hub introduces core concepts like order types, volatility, diversification, and risk controls. For experienced users, the platform emphasizes structure and documentation so you can reduce decision fatigue and maintain consistency across different market environments.
The content on this website is informational and educational. It is not tailored to your personal circumstances, and it should be used alongside independent research and, when appropriate, guidance from licensed professionals.
Features and services
Tools built to support clarity: learn the basics, compare setups, and keep records you can review.
Market snapshots
View curated summaries for major instruments with price context, volatility notes, and key levels. Designed to help you start research with a clear baseline.
Watchlists and alerts
Organize instruments by theme and set reminder-style alerts for levels or events you define. Alerts are informational and do not execute trades.
Risk and sizing tools
Use calculators to estimate position sizing and scenario outcomes. Inputs are user-controlled and meant for planning, not for prediction.
Learning hub
Plain-language guides on orders, spreads, leverage, and risk controls. Content is designed to support careful decision-making and review.
How it works
A simple flow that prioritizes understanding: learn, organize, assess, and review.
1) Explore learning content
Start with short modules that explain market basics and common risk controls. Topics are written for clarity, with definitions and examples.
2) Build watchlists
Group instruments by strategy or theme, then add notes about what you are monitoring and why. You control what you track and how often.
3) Assess scenarios
Use sizing and scenario tools to estimate how different outcomes could affect your plan. Results are illustrative, based on your inputs.
4) Review and improve
Revisit notes and watchlists to refine your process. The platform supports journaling and learning loops, not automation or guarantees.
A research-first workspace
Many platforms focus on speed. NorthRiver Trade focuses on structure. The workspace is designed to help you keep context in one place: what you are tracking, what changed, and what conditions would cause you to reassess.
Clear hierarchy, readable charts, and concise metrics that support analysis without overloading the page.
Templates encourage you to define entry criteria, invalidation points, and review notes for discipline.
Mobile-first layouts with keyboard-accessible controls and readable text on every screen size.
English and French routes support a broader Canadian audience, with consistent navigation and layout.
FAQ
Straight answers about what the platform does, what it does not do, and how to use the content responsibly.
Is NorthRiver Trade a broker?
NorthRiver Trade is a research and education platform. It provides tools, learning resources, and planning utilities. It is not presented as a brokerage service and it does not execute trades on your behalf.
Do you guarantee profits or specific returns?
No. Investing and trading involve risk, and outcomes vary. The platform is designed to support informed decision-making through research, documentation, and education, not to promise results.
What markets and instruments do you cover?
The platform focuses on widely followed instruments such as stocks and ETFs, and it also provides general market context for foreign exchange and crypto markets. Coverage varies by data availability and is intended for informational use.
How should I use the risk tools?
Use them to explore scenarios and document assumptions. Inputs are provided by you, and outputs are estimates. Many users use sizing tools to understand how a trade idea might fit within a risk limit they set.
Disclaimer
The information on this website is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of capital. Any examples, tools, or calculations are illustrative and may not reflect real market conditions. You should conduct your own research and consider seeking guidance from a licensed professional before making investment decisions.