Public.com
FreemiumSocial investing platform with stocks, crypto, and alternative assets
📈Online BrokeragesAbout Public.com
Public.com combines commission-free investing with a social community where investors can share insights and follow other traders' portfolios. The platform offers stocks, ETFs, crypto, treasuries, and alternative assets like fine art and collectibles, creating a diversified investing experience.
What's Great
- ✓Social features let you follow other investors and share insights
- ✓Access to alternative assets like fine art and collectibles alongside stocks
- ✓Treasury bonds available for conservative fixed-income investing
- ✓No payment for order flow — Public routes orders to exchanges directly
Watch Out For
- !Social features may encourage herd mentality in investment decisions
- !Research tools are less comprehensive than full-service brokerages
- !Alternative asset investments are illiquid and carry unique risks
Common Use Cases
Social investor who learns from following other traders' portfolios
Investor interested in diversifying into alternative assets like art
Values-driven investor preferring a platform that does not sell order flow
Pricing Model
Freemium
Free plan available. Paid plans unlock advanced features and higher limits.
Category
Online Brokerages
Full-service and discount brokerages for trading stocks, ETFs, options, and bonds.
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