Comparison E*TRADE vs Public

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare E*TRADE vs Public. Which of them: E*TRADE or Public a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. The commission fee of E*TRADE on regular transactions of the stock exchange is $6.95, and Public has a commission fee of $0. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are E*TRADE provides customers with Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading, Robo Advisor, and Public provides customers with Stocks Trading, ETFs Trading. Concerning the platforms, E*TRADE uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Public uses Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. E*TRADE was established in 1982 in United States, and it is regulated by FINRA. And Public was established in 2017 in United States, and it is regulated by FINRA. We can withdraw funds from E*TRADE with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $0. And Public provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, and its withdrawal fee is -. The withdrawal time for E*TRADE is 3 days, and that one for Public is 3-5 business days.

As a result, the rating of E*TRADE is 4.3 stars versus that of Public of 3.4 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
E*TRADE
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Public
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
E*TRADE
Stock
$6.95
ETFs
$19.99
Options
$6.95 + $0.75 per contract
Mutual Funds
$49.99
Bonds
$1
Futures
$2.50 per side, per contract
Metals
$1.50 per contract
Cryptocurrency
$1.50 per side, per contract
Public
Stock
$0
ETFs
$0
Options
N/A
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A
Futures
N/A
Metals
N/A
Cryptocurrency
N/A

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
E*TRADE
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Public
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
E*TRADE
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Public
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
E*TRADE
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Public
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
E*TRADE
Android App
iOS App
Public
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
E*TRADE
Minimum deposit
$100
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Public
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
E*TRADE
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0
Public
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3-5 business days
Withdrawal Fee
-

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
E*TRADE
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1982
Regulated By
FINRA
Public
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
2017
Regulated By
FINRA

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
E*TRADE
Phone
800-387-2331
Email
Email form
Live Chat
Yes
Public
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
Yes

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