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Plus500 vs Public

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Plus500

Plus500

Active CFD traders who want web and mobile access

Plus500 offers CFD trading across forex, shares, ETFs, options and crypto, plus Plus500 Invest for stocks, wi…

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Public

Public

Active investors who want options rebates and API access

Public is a US multi-asset investing platform offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, crypto, margin, AI tools…

Head-to-head comparison

Plus500 vs Public
Feature Plus500 Public
Minimum deposit — —
Stock trading fee — $0 for regular market-hours US-listed stocks and ETFs; $2.99 per extended-hours trade; OTC stocks $2.99 per trade
Regulators CySEC, FCA, EFSA, CFTC, ASIC, FMA, FSCA, SCA, DFSA, JFSA, MAS, FSA, SCB, BAPPEBTI, CIRO SEC, FINRA, SIPC, FDIC, NYSDFS
Best for Active CFD traders who want web and mobile access Active investors who want options rebates and API access
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Options
Futures
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Demo Account
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Margin
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Pros & cons

Plus500

Plus500

Pros

  • 0% opening and closing trade fees on CFD positions
  • 0% Plus500 deposit and withdrawal fees
  • Unlimited demo with live quotes and adjustable balance
  • +Insights shows trends from millions of Plus500 trades
  • 100+ technical indicators and flexible alerts
  • Client deposits held separately under CySEC rules
  • Selected clients can receive technical analysis and an account manager

Cons

  • Inactivity fee up to 10 USD after three months without login
  • Currency conversion fee up to 0.7% of realized profit or loss
  • Overnight financing can apply when positions remain open
  • Guaranteed stop orders use a wider spread
  • Third-party fees may apply to international cards or bank transfers
  • Real-time prices require opening an account
Public

Public

Pros

  • $0 regular-hours US stock and ETF trades
  • Options rebates of $0.06-$0.18 per stock or ETF contract
  • Margin rates range from 4.90% to 4.25%
  • Public API supports programmatic trading
  • High-Yield Cash Account pays 3.30% APY with no fees
  • Direct indexing starts with as little as $1,000
  • SIPC protection up to $500,000 for cash and securities
  • FDIC protection up to $5 million for High-Yield Cash Account

Cons

  • $2.99 extended-hours stock and ETF trades without Premium
  • OTC stock trades cost $2.99 without Premium
  • Inactivity fee is $3.99 every month
  • Outgoing ACAT transfers cost $100
  • Instant Withdrawals cost up to 3.5%, minimum $1
  • Crypto assets are not FDIC or SIPC insured
  • Fractional shares are not transferable outside Public
  • Premium costs $10 monthly or $96 annually unless waived
Plus500

Plus500

Plus500 offers CFD trading across forex, shares, ETFs, options and crypto, plus Plus500 Invest for stocks, with web/mobile apps and a demo account.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Public

Public

Public is a US multi-asset investing platform offering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, crypto, margin, AI tools, a trading API and cash products.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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