Public – Stocks and Options

3.6
50.7K reviews
1M+
Downloads
Content rating
PEGI 3
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About this app

TRANSFER YOUR PORTFOLIO. EARN 1% UNCAPPED.
We're now offering a 1% uncapped match when you transfer your portfolio to Public—whether it's a brokerage account, IRA, or 401(k) rollover.

BUILD YOUR MULTI-ASSET PORTFOLIO
On Public, you can invest in stocks, options, bonds, and crypto. Plus, you can build your retirement with a 1% match on your annual IRA contributions.

Public (c) 2025 Investors First(TM)

Public is Available to U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval.

All investing involves risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account offered by Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for alternative assets offered by Dalmore Group, LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Cryptocurrency trading services offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1828849), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings not protected by FDIC or SIPC. Brokerage services for treasury accounts offering 6-month T-Bills offered by Jiko Securities, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Banking services offered by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank.

SECURITIES INVESTMENTS: NOT FDIC INSURED; NO BANK GUARANTEE; MAY LOSE VALUE.

Learn more: public.com/#disclosures-main

Investors must review the Options Disclosure Document (ODD): public.com/ODD. Options are risky and not suitable for everyone. Fee Schedule: public.com/disclosures. Rebate varies from $0.06-$0.18 based on monthly trading volume and subject to change. Terms of the Rebate Program: public.com/disclosures/rebate-terms.

A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing. Funds in this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. Learn more: public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account.

* A Bond Account is a self-directed brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC and includes 10 investment-grade and high-yield bonds. As of 9/10/25, the average, annualized yield to worst (YTW) across all ten bonds is up to 5%. A bond’s YTW is not “locked in” until the bond is purchased and is not guaranteed; you may receive less than the YTW of the bonds in the Bond Account if you sell any of the bonds before maturity or if the issuer defaults on the bond. Bond Accounts are not recommendations of individual bonds or default allocations. Public Investing charges a markup on each bond trade. Learn more: public.com/bond-account.

See terms and conditions of Public’s ACATS & IRA Match Program. Matched funds must remain in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. Before requesting a transfer to Public, please consider all fees charged by the delivering brokerage firm and any liquidations required by the delivering firm before the transfer can be completed. Certain assets are not supported by Public and will be ineligible for transfer. Learn more about Public’s brokerage account transfers, IRA transfers, and 401(k) rollovers.

Alpha is an artificial intelligence investment exploration tool powered by GPT-4—a generative large language model offered by OpenAI. Any material generated by Alpha is not and should not be construed as investment research, advice, or recommendation to buy or sell a security, nor should the information provided serve as the exclusive basis for investment decisions.

Supporting documentation furnished upon request.

Public Holdings Inc
228 Park Avenue South, Suite 97716
New York, NY 10003
Updated on
Oct 2, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Personal info, Financial info and 3 others
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Financial info and 4 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

3.6
49.7K reviews
Joseph Finchum
May 28, 2025
I used to love this app. When I first got it in 2020, it was billed as the "Social Network" of beginner stock trading apps. Over time, everything that made it an interesting and good app for those just starting out, like the social aspect (talking to other users), buying small slices of a share, the learning aspect that taught you and rewarded you for learning, and so many other features have either been removed or hidden behind the pay wall. I used to use it, now I look at it.
37 people found this review helpful
Public Holdings, Inc.
May 28, 2025
Hi Joseph, Thank you for your review and feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the app. We offer numerous educational resources for our members and are constantly updating the app with new features. We'd love to hear more feedback, please reach out to us in the app or by email at support@public.com, and we'll be ready to help.
Daniel Johnson Stuebing
May 26, 2025
It's a great app and brokerfirm! I can trade all securities I like, even bonds, options and exotic stocks. And they have a huge selection of investment plans! It probably makes more sense, if you invest more than 50K, because then you automatically get the premium account free. I also like, that at any time I can ask a question, even, if the question is kinda dumb.
17 people found this review helpful
Public Holdings, Inc.
May 27, 2025
Hi Daniel, Thank you so much for your kind review and all your support! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the app and the investment features and resources available! Please let us know if you ever have any questions; we're always happy to help! Happy Investing!
Richard E. “Rick” Redner Jr.
October 30, 2024
With the choices there are investmt apps, even with all the bells, whistles others have, Public is the bee's knee's best. I have all of them downloaded and with my life, I'm rarely on. In fact it's been over a yr since I've traded. But when i logged-in to them, of course I couldn't recall the PW's so the first thing they ask is to text me a temp code. News Flash, people including me get new #'s. The only one that wasn't a nightmare was this baby! Easy as pie to update, navigate & operate!
442 people found this review helpful
Public Holdings, Inc.
October 31, 2024
Hi Rick, Thank you so much for your kind review and for sharing your experience with us! We're glad were able to help you update your information and access your account. If you ever have any questions, please let us know. Happy Investing!