Public.com

Active

Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2019
Developer: Public Investing, Inc.
Pricing: Commission-free trading; fees for certain automated investments and subscriptions
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web

Indexes

Investing/Portfolio

Overview

Public.com is a US-based brokerage platform enabling self-directed investing in stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, treasuries, and cryptocurrencies. It supports automated investment plans, fractional shares, IRAs, margin trading, high-yield cash accounts, and AI-powered agents for portfolio management. Designed for passive and active investors seeking an intuitive mobile-first experience with social insights and market context tools.¹⁷³

Key Features

Stocks and ETFs - Trade US-listed stocks and ETFs with fractional shares support.
Options Trading - Access to options on registered securities.
Bonds and Treasuries - Invest in fixed income assets presented accessibly.
Cryptocurrencies - Large selection of cryptocurrencies available for trading.
Automated Investments - Set up recurring investments around themes or diversified portfolios.
AI Agents - Build and deploy AI trading agents to automate portfolio management.
High-Yield Cash - Earn yield on uninvested cash balances.
Market Insights - Alpha AI summaries, earnings calendars, and yield curve views.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Standard Trading	Commission-free	Stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, bonds, treasuries.
Automated Investments	Fees apply	Themed or diversified recurring investment plans.
Public Pro (implied)	Subscription-based	Advanced features like enhanced automation.

Platforms & Requirements

Primary mobile apps on iOS and Android with clean, intuitive design optimized for trading and market data; web platform available but less robust for mobile-like features such as market context tabs. No desktop native apps; requires modern browser for web access. Account management and documents accessible across all platforms.¹³⁵

Integrations & Ecosystem

Bank account linking for deposits
SIPC-insured brokerage accounts
API trading access
Dividend insights
Recurring investment setups
High-yield cash accounts
IRA accounts
Direct indexing

Alternatives

App	Difference
Robinhood	Emphasizes gamified trading and margin but lacks Public's AI agents and social community focus.
Webull	Advanced charting tools for active traders; less emphasis on automated thematic investing.
Fidelity	Broader asset selection and research; more traditional interface without mobile-first social features.
E*TRADE	Comprehensive tools for options and retirement; higher fees on some trades compared to commission-free model.

Reputation

Public.com is praised for its clean, approachable mobile app design and accessibility for beginners, with strong support for diverse assets like crypto and bonds in an intuitive format. Criticisms include limited customer service options and fees on automated investments depending on subscriptions. Perceived as suitable for passive investors valuing experience over advanced analytics.¹

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