Public.com
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Public.com is an investment platform that allows users to invest in a variety of assets including stocks, bonds, crypto, and ETFs. It offers commission-free trading for certain assets and provides a high-yield cash account. The platform also includes AI-powered analysis and tools to help users manage their investments.
Features2/12
See allMust Have
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Commission-Free Stock Trading
Bitcoin Trading
Instant P2P Transfers
Prepaid Debit Card (Cash App Card)
Early Direct Deposit
Other
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Fraud Monitoring & Security
High-Yield Savings
Round-Up Savings
Pay Over Time (Afterpay)
Instant Discounts & Offers
Customizable Card Designs
ATM Access & Fee Reimbursement
PricingTiered
See allFree Tier
- US-listed stocks and ETFs - trades during regular market hours ($0)
- High-Yield Cash Account (4.1% APY)
- Electronic delivery of account statements, trade confirmations, prospectuses, and tax forms
- Account maintenance ($0)
- Incoming ACH transfers ($0)
- Incoming wire transfers ($0)
- Incoming ACAT transfers ($0)
- $2.99 per trade for extended market hours and OTC stocks
- No options trading rebates
- Higher fees for index options ($0.50 per contract)
- Higher crypto transaction fees
- Bond Account monthly maintenance fee of $3.99
- Higher fees for Investment Plans (e.g., $0.49 for 1-3 stock/ETF symbols)
- Inactivity fee of $3.99/month for accounts < $70 and no activity over 6 months
Public Premium (Monthly)
- US-listed stocks and ETFs - trades during regular market hours ($0)
- US-listed stocks and ETFs - trades during extended market hours ($0)
- OTC stocks ($0)
- Options (Stocks & ETF’s) ($0) with rebates
- Options (Index Options) ($0.35 per contract)
- High-Yield Cash Account (4.1% APY)
- Bond Account Monthly Maintenance Fee ($0)
- Investment Plans ($0 for stocks/ETFs, 1.25% for crypto)
- Enhanced trading features, advanced data and analysis, portfolio management tools
Public Premium (Annual)
- US-listed stocks and ETFs - trades during regular market hours ($0)
- US-listed stocks and ETFs - trades during extended market hours ($0)
- OTC stocks ($0)
- Options (Stocks & ETF’s) ($0) with rebates
- Options (Index Options) ($0.35 per contract)
- High-Yield Cash Account (4.1% APY)
- Bond Account Monthly Maintenance Fee ($0)
- Investment Plans ($0 for stocks/ETFs, 1.25% for crypto)
- Enhanced trading features, advanced data and analysis, portfolio management tools
Treasury Account
- Investment advisory services for Treasury Accounts
- Access to US Treasury Bills
- Tiered annual advisory fee (e.g., 0.29% on first $25,000, decreasing for higher tiers)
- Brokerage fees including mark-ups for Treasury Bond transactions
Margin Account
- Increased buying power for investments
- Margin interest rates apply (e.g., FFTR + 5% for up to $10,000)
- Increases level of risk and potential for magnified losses
Bond Account
- Diversified portfolio of investment-grade and high-yield bonds
- Lock in yield (yield to worst)
- Monthly maintenance fee of $3.99 for Non-Premium Members
- Fees per $100 of par value for Treasury Bonds ($0.100 - $0.250) and Corporate Bonds ($0.350 - $0.500)
- Yield is not guaranteed and can be less if bonds are sold before maturity or issuer defaults
Crypto Trading
- Buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies
- Tiered transaction fees (e.g., $0.49 for $0.01-$10, up to 1.25% for orders over $500.01)
- Subject to crypto network fees for transfers
Rationale
Public.com is primarily an investing platform that offers commission-free stock trading and bitcoin trading, which directly align with the must-have features. It also offers a high-yield cash account, matching the 'High-Yield Savings' feature. However, it does not offer peer-to-peer transfers, a prepaid debit card, or early direct deposit, which are core to the Cash App concept.
