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Axos Invest vs TradeUP

Compare Axos Invest and TradeUP side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Axos Invest

Axos Invest

Robo-advisor and self-directed investors

Axos Invest is a US robo-advisor and self-directed brokerage offering managed portfolios and commission-free …

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TradeUP

TradeUP

Active traders seeking zero commissions

TradeUP is a US-focused commission-free broker offering stocks, ETFs, equity and index options, fractional sh…

Head-to-head comparison

Axos Invest vs TradeUP
Feature Axos Invest TradeUP
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Commission-free for self-directed trading $0 commission on exchange-listed stocks
Regulators SEC, FINRA, SIPC SEC, FINRA, SIPC
Best for Robo-advisor and self-directed investors Active traders seeking zero commissions
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Options
Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Margin
Fractional Shares
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

Axos Invest

Axos Invest

Pros

  • Low 0.24% annual fee for Managed Portfolios
  • Commission-free stocks and ETFs in self-directed accounts
  • No withdrawal or inactivity fees
  • Portfolio customization across up to 32 investment types
  • Tax-loss harvesting available for eligible accounts
  • Automatic portfolio rebalancing included
  • Integration with Axos Bank accounts
  • Individual, joint, and IRA account types supported

Cons

  • $500 minimum balance required for Managed Portfolios advisory fee rate
  • Tax-loss harvesting requires $25,000 minimum and costs an additional 0.20%
  • No standalone mobile trading app - brokerage accessed via general Axos Bank app
  • Options cost $1.00 per contract (standard); Axos Elite reduces this to $0.80 but requires a $10/month subscription
  • Advanced features require $10/month Axos Elite subscription
  • No crypto trading offered
  • No demo account available
  • BBB-rated D- (not accredited)
TradeUP

TradeUP

Pros

  • Zero commission on stocks and ETFs
  • No per-contract fee on equity and index options
  • Flat 5.99% margin rate - no tiered schedule
  • Fractional shares from $1
  • IPO access available
  • 24/5 overnight trading on selected US stocks
  • Advanced order types including TWAP, VWAP and algorithmic strategies
  • Demo account available for practice

Cons

  • No cryptocurrency trading
  • No mutual funds or futures
  • Wire withdrawal fee of $50
  • OTC stocks carry a per-share fee
  • FINRA fined the firm in 2025 for AML and record-keeping violations
  • No phone support - digital channels only
Axos Invest

Axos Invest

Axos Invest is a US robo-advisor and self-directed brokerage offering managed portfolios and commission-free trading, backed by Axos Financial.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

TradeUP

TradeUP

TradeUP is a US-focused commission-free broker offering stocks, ETFs, equity and index options, fractional shares, and IPO access, operated by a subsidiary of UP Fintech Holdings.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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