Trade Republic

The Trade Republic application, launched in 2015, is the first online brokerage to invest in equities and ETFs from around the world. The trader only has to pay one euro per transaction, regardless of the transaction made and the type of investment chosen.

Trade Republic, the next generation mobile broker

This application, created by Christian Hecker, Thomas Pischke and Marco Cancellieri, has won over Sino AG, the financial services provider, in just two years. Two years later, it was licensed as a securities trading bank. Eventually, it became a 100% commission-free online broker.

Registration is fast, with an average of eight minutes to open a cash account. Trade Republic, the brokerage app is available on Apple and Android, but unfortunately not yet on Windows or PC. All you have to do is download it from the App Store and Google Play Store. A phone number, an email address, a passport or ID card, a selfie, a SEPA account, proof of address are required for registration.

Combining simplicity, high security and transparency, this mobile broker has everything to appeal to traders. Mobile, it allows you to keep an eye on the markets at all times. Its intuitive search and filter functions make it easy to use. The high level of security thanks to two-factor authentication guarantees peace of mind when investing. The 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. availability of equities and ETFs also ensures long trading hours. In addition, the trader benefits from an extensive list of financial instruments from all over the world.