Public

Public launched in 2019 as a social investing app and has since evolved into a full-service brokerage with stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, crypto, and alternative assets under one roof. What sets it apart from competitors like Robinhood and Webull is its emphasis on transparency and long-term investing: there's no payment for order flow (PFOF) on equity trades, and the platform leans heavily into research tools, including its AI assistant Alpha. As of 2026, Public reports over 1 million active members.

The platform earns particular attention for its Treasury Account and high-yield cash offering. Public's Treasury Account invests idle cash into U.S. Treasury bills and has offered competitive yields in the 4–5% range depending on Fed rate conditions (verify current rate at public.com). The platform is available to U.S. residents only and requires no minimum investment to open a brokerage account.