BMO InvestorLine, Toronto-based Bank of Montreal’s (BMO) discount brokerage service, has announced a few updates to its trading platform, BMO Market Pro.

The new features include: point and click trading of equities and options on North American exchanges; the ability to trade and monitor account positions on a price chart; and the ability to view account balances, holdings and order status in real-time.

This is in addition to the platform’s current functions, which include streaming real-time market data, news and analysis and access to streaming charts with enhanced technical studies.

“The capabilities of BMO Market Pro are just another example of BMO InvestorLine’s ongoing commitment to provide Canadian investors with an optimal trading experience,” said Julie Barker-Merz, president, BMO InvestorLine.

“The best-in-class enhancements we’re announcing today will allow our active traders to trade with ease, view exclusive online research and access useful educational tools that can help them strategically invest and build their portfolio.”