About us
We’re creating technology that makes building a multi-asset portfolio fast, secure, and frictionless.
All your investing.
In one place.
In 2019, we launched Public, an investing platform with a mission to make the public markets work for all people. We started by introducing the world to fractional investing. Then, we set our sights on creating a new kind of multi-asset investing experience.
Today, you can build and diversify your Public portfolio with stocks, Treasuries, ETFs, crypto, and alternative assets—with even more investment opportunities coming soon. At every step, you get the tools, data, and AI-powered insights you need to make informed investment decisions.
Today, you can build and diversify your Public portfolio with stocks, Treasuries, ETFs, crypto, and alternative assets—with even more investment opportunities coming soon. At every step, you get the tools, data, and AI-powered insights you need to make informed investment decisions.
Public over the years
Sept 2019
Fractional Investing
In 2019, we launched Public and became the first broker-dealer to introduce commission-free, real-time fractional investing. Our mission is to make the public markets work for all people.
Oct 2019
Community
In 2019, we were the first investing platform to introduce and nurture a community of investors, creators, and analysts. Today, our vibrant community comprises millions of Public members sharing ideas, insights, and investment opportunities.
Mar 2020
Safety Labels
In 2020, we introduced safety labels to individual securities with varying degrees of risk. This decision marked a clear commitment to helping our members invest with context—a principle that continues to underpin the work we do today.
Feb 2021
Exit PFOF
In 2021, we took a stand and stopped accepting payment for order flow (PFOF) on equities trades as a revenue source. This decision not only aligned our interests with our customers, it enabled us to seek to execute orders at the best possible price.
Mar 2021
Crypto
In 2021, we were one of the first brokerages to expand our investment offerings with crypto. This allowed Public members to trade in a broad range of crypto assets, including Bitcoin and Ether, alongside thousands of stocks and ETFs.
June 2022
Public Premium
In 2022, we further enhanced our suite of investing tools by incorporating deeper fundamental data and analyst insights. With Public Premium membership, members can access detailed performance metrics, institutional grade research, and more.
Sept 2022
Alts
In 2022, we acquired investing platform Otis and expanded our offering to include alternative assets. Today, Public members can build and diversify their portfolios with fractional shares of fine art and collectibles, with even more investment opportunities coming soon.
Mar 2023
Treasuries
In 2023, we introduced a new way for investors to access the secure yield of US Treasury bills. Today, Public automatically reinvests Treasury bills at maturity and members can access their funds at any time.
May 2023
Alpha
In 2023, we brought artificial intelligence into our investing experience with the launch of Alpha: a research assistant powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4. Now, Public members can ask Alpha any question about any asset to access real-time and historical market data.
Sept 2023
Music Royalties
In 2023, we introduced yet another new asset class to Public: music royalties. Public members can now generate passive income with fractional shares of hit songs—an asset class typically uncorrelated with traditional markets.
2023
Bonds
In 2023, we took everything you think you know about fixed income and fixed it. Now, you can find, evaluate, and buy thousands of corporate, Treasury, and municipal bonds with an investing experience designed this century.
2023
High-yield cash account
In 2023, we introduced a new way to grow your savings with an industry-leading 4.6% APY high-yield cash account. There are no fees, subscriptions, or balance requirements. Plus, you get 20 times the standard FDIC insurance coverage.
2024
Options trading
In 2024, we launched options trading and announced that we would share 50% of our options revenue directly with customers. This industry-first means that Public members can earn $0.06–$0.18 on every single options contract they trade.
Transparency is incredibly important to us
Beyond ensuring you understand our incentives and what things cost, we believe in fostering greater transparency across the entire financial market.
Standard Equity Trades
Unlike most brokerages, we don’t participate in payment for order flow on standard equities trades, enabling us to get you the best possible price.
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Options Trading
When you trade options on Public, you can see that we give you a rebate of $0.06–$0.18 per contract traded with no commissions or per-contract fees.
Learn moreOur investors
To date, we’ve raised
over $300 million.
Security comes first
Invest on a secured platform
We employ security with AES 256-bit encryption and TLS 1.2 (or newer). Two-Factor Authentication via SMS ensures you can only log in with a registered device.
Your securities and cash are protected
Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities are offered through Public Investing, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA & SIPC. Securities in your account are protected up to $500,000.
For details, please see www.sipc.org.
We are based in New York
If you have questions about investing with Public, our US-based customer experience team has FINRA-licensed specialists standing by to help.