Platform Comparison

Axos Invest vs Stash

Compare Axos Invest and Stash on fees, DRIP, fractional shares and research for dividend investing.

Axos Invest

★3.9

A budget-friendly robo-advisor with automatic rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting at just 0.24% annually—great value but limited customization.

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Stash

★4

A beginner-friendly investing app with the unique Stock-Back card that rewards your spending with fractional shares instead of cash back.

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Axos Invest vs Stash: Fees, Minimums & DRIP Compared

Feature	Axos Invest	Stash
Our Rating	3.9/5	4/5
Trading Commissions	N/A	N/A
Account Minimum	$1	$0
Fractional Shares	N/A	N/A
DRIP	Yes	Automatic
Research Tools	Automated	Basic
Best For	Cost-Conscious Beginners	Stock-Back Enthusiasts

Axos Invest vs Stash: Pros and Cons

Axos Invest

Pros

+ Very low 0.24% annual advisory fee
+ No account minimum for managed portfolios ($1 to start)
+ Automatic dividend reinvestment (DRIP) included
+ Tax-loss harvesting at no extra cost
+ Automatic portfolio rebalancing

Cons

- Limited portfolio customization—can't exclude specific ETFs
- Only 5 pre-built portfolios to choose from
- No direct indexing or advanced tax strategies
- Customer support limited to business hours

Stash

Pros

+ Stock-Back debit card earns fractional shares on purchases
+ Both DIY and Smart Portfolio (automated) investing options
+ Automatic dividend reinvestment in managed accounts
+ Fractional shares let you invest any amount
+ Round-up investing available

Cons

- Monthly fees can be expensive for small balances
- No tax-loss harvesting available
- Stock-Back rewards are modest (0.125% base rate)
- Some ETFs have higher expense ratios than alternatives

Which Is Better for Dividend Investors: Axos Invest or Stash?

Choose Axos Invest if you...

Are in Axos Invest's core audience: cost-conscious beginners
Need automatic dividend reinvestment

Choose Stash if you...

Are in Stash's core audience: stock-back enthusiasts
Need automatic dividend reinvestment
Prefer a higher-rated overall platform

Want the full breakdown of fees, DRIP, and research tools? Read our Axos Invest review and Stash review.

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