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Public vs WH SelfInvest

Compare Public and WH SelfInvest side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

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…

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WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest

Active futures and CFD traders

WH SelfInvest is an independent Luxembourg broker founded in 1998, offering futures, CFDs, forex, stocks, ETF…

Head-to-head comparison

Public vs WH SelfInvest
Feature Public WH SelfInvest
Minimum deposit - EUR 500 (CFD-Forex Mini); EUR 2,500 (CFD-Forex Standard); EUR 5,000 (Futures)
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 Commission-free on the Zero Commission Stock and Options account; varies by market on other accounts
Regulators SEC, FINRA, SIPC, FDIC, NYSDFS CSSF, BaFin, ACPR, FSMA, AFM, FINMA
Best for Active investors who want options rebates and API access Active futures and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
Options
Futures
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Margin
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Funds
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

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
WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest

Pros

  • Regulated by CSSF, BaFin, FINMA and other European authorities
  • Independent broker with over 25 years of operating history
  • Recognised as a top European futures broker by industry awards
  • Access to futures on major global exchanges
  • NanoTrader includes over 90 built-in trading strategies and free trading signals
  • Zero commission stock and options account available
  • Free demo account for practice
  • Multiple platform choices including MT4, TradingView and Sierra Chart

Cons

  • High minimum deposits - EUR 500 for CFD mini, EUR 2,500 for CFD standard, EUR 5,000 for futures
  • NanoTrader Full version costs EUR 29 per month
  • Wire transfer fees apply on deposits and withdrawals
  • Inactivity fee can apply after one year without trading
  • No crypto trading offered
  • Account funding limited to bank wire transfer
  • Not available to traders in the US, Australia and some other regions
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.

WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest

WH SelfInvest is an independent Luxembourg broker founded in 1998, offering futures, CFDs, forex, stocks, ETFs and options through NanoTrader, MT4 and TradingView.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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