Trade Republic
Trade Republic is a German fintech that has disrupted the discount brokerage space with a mobile-first approach, zero commissions, and an intuitive user experience targeting young European investors.
Open Account with Trade RepublicKey Details
Fees & Minimums
- Minimum Deposit: €0.01
- Stock Fees: 0% commission
- ETF Fees: 0% commission
- Regulation: BaFin, FCA
Platform & Assets
- Platform Type: Mobile-first, Web
- Available Assets: Stocks ETFs Crypto
Fees and Commissions
Trade Republic charges 0% commission on all stock and ETF trades. The platform makes revenue through payment for order flow (execution fees). No account fees.
Platform Features
The platform is designed around a mobile app with an intuitive interface. Features include fractional shares, savings plans for automatic investing, and crypto trading.
Key Features:
- ✓ Zero commission trading
- ✓ Fractional shares
- ✓ Crypto trading
- ✓ Savings plans
- ✓ Mobile app
- ✓ Fast execution
Safety & Regulation
Trade Republic is regulated by German BaFin and supervised by UK FCA. Client funds are protected by the German deposit guarantee scheme up to €100,000.
Regulated by: German BaFin, UK FCA
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Zero commission
- + Mobile-first design
- + Very low minimum deposit
- + Fast order execution
- + User-friendly interface
Cons
- − Limited desktop experience
- − Smaller selection of assets
- − Limited research tools
- − German-based support
Who Is Trade Republic Best For?
Mobile investors
Beginners
Cost-conscious traders
Young investors