Public – Stocks and Options

52.2K reviews
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About this app

INVEST IN THOUSANDS OF STOCKS
Public gives you access to thousands of stocks and ETFs, backed by powerful research tools and real-time insights to inform your investment decisions.

EARN 3.3% APY ON YOUR CASH
With our high-yield cash account, you can earn 3.3% APY with no fees or minimums. Plus, you get up to $5M FDIC insurance—20x the standard coverage.

EARN OPTIONS TRADING REBATES
Public is the only investing platform with options trading rebates. Earn $0.06–$0.18 per stock or ETF contract based on your monthly trading volume.

ACCESS INDUSTRY-LOW MARGIN RATES
Now, you can increase your buying power on Public with a base margin rate of just 4.90%. That’s the lowest base rate among leading brokerages.

TRADE CRYPTO. DAY OR NIGHT.
Our growing crypto collection includes over 40 assets you can trade 24/7 with no maintenance window. Explore Bitcoin, Ethereum, Doge, and many more.

PROGRAM YOUR TRADING WITH OUR API
On Public, you get full read and write access to your account. Just grab your API keys with everything you need—from Python SDK to all major AI integrations.

Public (c) 2026

Public is Available to U.S. residents 18+ and subject to account approval.

All investing involves risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account offered by Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC. Cryptocurrency trading services offered by Zero Hash LLC (NMLS ID 1699379), licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings not protected by FDIC or SIPC. Brokerage services for treasury accounts offering 6-month T-Bills offered by Jiko Securities, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Banking services offered by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank.

SECURITIES INVESTMENTS: NOT FDIC INSURED; NO BANK GUARANTEE; MAY LOSE VALUE.

Learn more: public.com/#disclosures-main

Investors must review the Options Disclosure Document (ODD): public.com/ODD. Options are risky and not suitable for everyone. Fee Schedule: public.com/disclosures. Rebate varies from $0.06-$0.18 based on monthly trading volume and subject to change. Terms of the Rebate Program: public.com/disclosures/rebate-terms.

A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing. Funds in this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. Learn more: public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account.

See terms and conditions of Public’s ACATS & IRA Match Program. Matched funds must remain in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. Before requesting a transfer to Public, please consider all fees charged by the delivering brokerage firm and any liquidations required by the delivering firm before the transfer can be completed. Certain assets are not supported by Public and will be ineligible for transfer. Learn more about Public’s brokerage account transfers, IRA transfers, and 401(k) rollovers.

Generated Assets (“GenA”) is an AI-powered interactive analysis tool. Output from GenA is generated at your direction and is intended for informational purposes only. Output should not be considered individualized investment advice or recommendations. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, relevance, or timeliness of such output and will not be responsible for any losses that may result from your reliance on such information. See additional disclosures.

Supporting documentation furnished upon request.

Public Holdings Inc
228 Park Avenue South, Suite 97716
New York, NY 10003
Invest in stocks, options, bonds, and crypto. Plus, earn 3.3% APY on your cash.
Updated on
Sep 29, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    Personal info, Financial info and 3 others
  • This app may collect these data types
    Personal info, Financial info and 4 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

51.3K reviews
Richard E. “Rick” Redner Jr.
October 30, 2024
With the choices there are investmt apps, even with all the bells, whistles others have, Public is the bee's knee's best. I have all of them downloaded and with my life, I'm rarely on. In fact it's been over a yr since I've traded. But when i logged-in to them, of course I couldn't recall the PW's so the first thing they ask is to text me a temp code. News Flash, people including me get new #'s. The only one that wasn't a nightmare was this baby! Easy as pie to update, navigate & operate!
455 people found this review helpful
Public Holdings, Inc.
October 31, 2024
Hi Rick, Thank you so much for your kind review and for sharing your experience with us! We're glad were able to help you update your information and access your account. If you ever have any questions, please let us know. Happy Investing!
Joseph Finchum
May 28, 2025
I used to love this app. When I first got it in 2020, it was billed as the "Social Network" of beginner stock trading apps. Over time, everything that made it an interesting and good app for those just starting out, like the social aspect (talking to other users), buying small slices of a share, the learning aspect that taught you and rewarded you for learning, and so many other features have either been removed or hidden behind the pay wall. I used to use it, now I look at it.
55 people found this review helpful
Public Holdings, Inc.
May 28, 2025
Hi Joseph, Thank you for your review and feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the app. We offer numerous educational resources for our members and are constantly updating the app with new features. We'd love to hear more feedback, please reach out to us in the app or by email at support@public.com, and we'll be ready to help.
Joe Narkon
September 18, 2026
Took too long to receive verification code via text. Also, will not accept deposit which claims failed. AI are not helpful after contacted customer service. Very unhappy with this apps. Just to follow up, these issues has been resolved. Thank you.
Public Holdings, Inc.
September 22, 2026
Hi Thank you for your review and for the follow up. We are glad everything got resolved and we appreciate your patience throughout the process. Happy investing!

What’s new

This week's update includes:

• Prediction markets: Trade the events that move the markets with AI Agents.
• Public Reserve: Access benefits valued at $4,000+ annually, plus 3.75% APY on your cash.
• 24/5 Trading: Trade eligible assets from Sunday 8 PM–Friday 8 PM ET.
• AI Agents: Create a custom Agent with any prompt, or customize a ready-made workflow.
• Business Accounts: Open an account for your single-owner LLC, S corp, or C corp.

Disclosures available at public.com/disclosures