Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
justTRADE vs Stash
What sets them apart
| Compare |  justTRADE |  Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | €0 | $0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, CryptoCovers more | Stocks, ETFs |
| Regulators | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) | SEC, FINRA |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | $144 |
| Platforms | Not confirmed | Web, iOS, Android |
| Account types | Not confirmed | IRA, Roth IRA |
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Key differences
- Stash scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Regulators: only justTRADE offers Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
- Regulators: only Stash offers SEC, FINRA.
- Markets: only justTRADE offers Crypto.
- Features: only justTRADE offers Crypto.
- Features: only Stash offers Fractional shares.
Our verdict on each
justTRADE
justTRADE suits euro zone investors who want to hold stocks, ETFs and crypto in one app without paying per trade. It scores 7.1 overall, with stock trade fees of €0 and a mobile app as the main draw, and it is regulated in its home market of DE.
Stash
Stash suits US beginners who want a retirement pot built from a phone rather than a wide market. Trades cost $0 and the minimum deposit is free, but the account fee of $144 a year is the price of that simplicity.
Score breakdown
| Area | justTRADE | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherStock trade fees are €0 on the commission-free model, first on stock trade fee among 161 brands. | 9.1A free minimum deposit and $0 trades rank 1 of 213 and 1 of 161, but the $144 account fee is the weight. |
| Offer | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Trust | 8.6 | 9.0Higher |
What each covers
| Markets | justTRADE | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | No |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | justTRADE | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 163 of 471 | 148 of 471 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | justTRADE | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) MiCA CASP 529900YERL5TV5YJCR45 | Not confirmed |
| United States | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for justTRADE: 1. Additional countries for Stash: 1.
Where these facts come from
justTRADE
- esma.europa.eu: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- justtrade.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Stash
- stash.com: 14 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingplatforms.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | justTRADE | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Mobile app | Fractional shares, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Commission free |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | JT Technologies GmbH | Stash Investments LLC |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2015 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Help centre |
Robo-advisors
| Fact | justTRADE | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Management fee | Not confirmed | $108 to $144 |
| Minimum investment | Not confirmed | $5 |
| Portfolio types | Not confirmed | ETF |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | justTRADE | Stash | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $0below the median | $25 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | $144highest quarter | $0 |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
justTRADE
Pros
- Stock trade fees of €0 on a commission-free pricing model
- Crypto sits alongside stocks and ETFs, so one account covers three asset classes
- Regulated by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) in Germany
Cons
- Investor protection is EU ICS up to EUR 20,000, the EU scheme cap, so larger portfolios sit above it
- Forex, CFDs and bonds are not among its markets (stocks, etfs and crypto), which cover stocks, ETFs and crypto
Stash
Pros
- Stock trades cost $0 and the model is commission-free, so small orders carry no per-trade charge.
- The portfolio option is an etf portfolio alongside ira and roth ira accounts, which keeps retirement saving in one place.
- Access runs through Web, iOS and Android, and fractional shares spread small contributions across holdings.
Cons
- The account fee of $144 a year leaves Stash at 134 of 138 brands on that measure, while eToro lists $0.
- Support runs on help centre only, so questions about a retirement account are left to articles.
- Trading is limited to stocks and etfs with an etf portfolio, so there is no forex, crypto or CFD route.
Who each suits
justTRADE
Who it suits
- Euro zone residents who want one app for stocks, ETFs and crypto
- Long term investors who pay nothing per trade and value regulated custody
- Beginners who want a simple mobile app rather than a wide dealing platform
Who should look elsewhere
- Investors who hold more than the EU investor compensation cap in cash
- Traders who need forex, CFDs, bonds or futures on the same account
- Anyone wanting a stocks and shares ISA or SIPP wrapper
Stash
Who it suits
- US beginners who want a retirement account, a phone app and a small starting amount rather than a wide market.
- Long-term savers content to hold stocks and etfs and an etf portfolio without picking markets themselves.
- Readers who weigh regulation first, since Stash is registered with SEC and FINRA in the US.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want forex, crypto or CFDs, since CFI lists stocks, etfs and forex.
- Anyone put off by a yearly charge, as eToro lists $0 for its account.
- Readers who prefer a provider with a published entry figure, such as Vantage at $5, rather than a free minimum deposit.
Current offers
Stash
Current offer
Free trial
Try Stash for 7 days: 7-day trial
new Stash Plan subscriptions
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | justTRADE | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
justTRADE
How much does it cost to buy a stock on justTRADE?+
Stock trade fees are €0 because the broker runs a commission-free model. The site median for stock trade fees is €0, and justTRADE sits first on that measure among the 161 brands compared.
Who regulates justTRADE and where?+
The broker is regulated by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) in Germany, the country of its registered entity, JT Technologies GmbH. The crypto side runs under a MiCA CASP licence, reference MiCA CASP 529900YERL5TV5YJCR45. German supervision is the regulatory framework that applies to the account.
Stash
How much does Stash cost to run?+
Running the plan costs a management fee of $108 to $144 a year, and the account fee is $144. Stock trades cost $0 and the model is commission-free, so the charge sits with the subscription rather than the order. The site median account fee is €0, so Stash sits at the dear end of the table.
How much do I need to start?+
The minimum deposit is free, and the minimum investment is $5, so an account can be opened at a size that suits a monthly habit rather than a lump sum. Stash ranks 1 of 213 brands on this measure, against a site median of €4.64.
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