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Make your first trade or your next trade with active investing. Learn the market as you do-it-yourself.


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or via investing in SoFi Invests automated investments, formerly SoFi Wealth) these funds will have their own management fees.

The hands-on way to put your

money to work.

Active Investing with SoFi lets you quickly get started investing in stocks and ETFs.

Pay zero commission fees.

Buy and sell stocks with no commissions*. Plus, there are no account minimums.

Learn by doing.

Anyone can be a smarter investor with news updates and more—all in the SoFi app.

Join a community.

Connect with other SoFi members at exclusive events and experiences.

*Other fees, such as exchange fees, may apply. Please view our fee disclosure to view a full listing of fees.

Own a slice.

Fractional shares that let you buy a part of a stock from your favorite companies1. That means you can invest as much or as little as you want, starting at $5. To learn more about how fractional shares works, visit the fractional shares FAQ.

Be an investor—
the commission-free way.

Our thought is that you shouldn’t have to pay to invest and trade your own money. That’s why you’ll pay $0 in SoFi commission fees on every trade, every time.

Knowledge is trading power.

Stay up—to—date with real—time investing news, curated content, and other relevant data

by creating a personal watchlist and following the stocks that matter most to you.

Invest in what you love.

Trade stocks of brands you know and believe in and discover new opportunities based on your interests along the way.

Do it yourself—
but not alone.

Once you start investing with SoFi, you’re in. As a member you’ll get access to rate discounts on other SoFi products and invites to exclusive experiences so you can connect with others who are also on a mission to get their money right.

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You may also learn more about SoFi Securities LLC and its Representatives on FINRA’s BrokerCheck.

FAQs



What is active share investing?


Active investing is the trading individual stocks or bonds in an attempt to beat the ‘market’. Active investing allows you to put in place a strategy that’s tailored to your preferences, goals, and risk tolerance. Read more on What is Active Investing?



What is the difference between active and passive investing?


Passive investing allows you to put your money in a group of stocks, such as an index fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF), and mostly sit back, whereas Active Investing lets you buy and sell on your own.



What are the advantages of active investing?


Active Investing allows you to potentially beat average market returns by picking higher performing as opposed to waiting it out in the long run. Both of these aspects come with a level of risk.



How do I start active investing with SoFi?


Opening an account with SoFi Invest® can be a good way to start trading on your own. There are no account minimums, and no commissions for stocks and ETFs so you can get started with whatever amount you are comfortable with.




What is the minimum amount to start active investing?


SoFi does not require a minimum account balance so investors of all levels have access to the market.



What does active return mean?


An Active Return is a comparison between the benchmark and your actual return. Basically, it is how you stack up to the average market return over a given period of time


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FAQs


How can I trade stocks with a commission?

Many brokerages charge trading fees to use their platforms. SoFi Invest offers online stock trading with no commissions so you can trade what you want, when you want—all from the SoFi App.


What should a beginner invest in?

SoFi ETFs are designed specifically for new ambitious investors with long-term goals in mind. Unlike other traditional ETFs, SoFi ETFs weigh companies by growth—not just market capitalization.


Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs): Investors should carefully consider the information contained in the prospectus, which contains the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other relevant information. You may obtain a prospectus from the Fund company’s website or by email customer service at [email protected]. Please read the prospectus carefully prior to investing.


Shares of ETFs must be bought and sold at market price, which can vary significantly from the Fund’s net asset value (NAV). Investment returns are subject to market volatility and shares may be worth more or less their original value when redeemed. The diversification of an ETF will not protect against loss. An ETF may not achieve its stated investment objective. Rebalancing and other activities within the fund may be subject to tax consequences.



How do I open a SoFi Invest Account?

Go to SoFi Invest Home in the mobile app, tap Get Started, select Start Investing under active investing account. There you’ll find step-by-step instructions on how to get started. Or if you prefer desktop, head here.


Am I able to buy a part of a share rather than a whole?

Yes! You can purchase fractional shares for some stocks. We maintain a list of securities available for fractional trading in our fractional shares collection. All of these securities will appear on our “Fractional Collection” page within the Discovery section of the app.


Can I buy my own stocks?

Yes—SoFi Active Investing allows users to buy and sell stocks and ETFs of their own choosing! For a more hands off investing approach, you can also select SoFi Automated Investing.


Is there an account minimum to start investing?

Nope—with SoFi you can get started investing with as little as $5.


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