Platform Comparison

Moomoo vs Public

Compare Moomoo and Public on fees, DRIP, fractional shares and research for dividend investing.

MM

Moomoo

★4.4

A feature-rich platform offering institutional-grade research tools, free Level 2 data, and commission-free trading—all in a modern mobile app.

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PB

Public

★4.4

A transparent, community-focused investing platform that rejects payment for order flow in favor of optional tipping—putting your interests first.

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Moomoo vs Public: Fees, Minimums & DRIP Compared

FeatureMoomooPublic
Our Rating4.4/54.4/5
Trading Commissions$0$0
Account MinimumN/A$0
Fractional SharesYes$1 minimum
DRIPFreeFree
Research ToolsGoodBasic
Best ForResearch-Focused InvestorsTransparency-Focused Investors

Moomoo vs Public: Pros and Cons

Moomoo

Pros

  • + Commission-free stocks, ETFs, and equity options trading
  • + Free Level 2 market data (Nasdaq TotalView)
  • + 60+ technical indicators and advanced charting
  • + Free dividend reinvestment with fractional share support
  • + Competitive interest rate on uninvested cash

Cons

  • - Only individual accounts—no joint, retirement, or managed accounts
  • - Index options cost $0.50 per contract
  • - Parent company Futu Holdings is based in China
  • - Relatively new platform (less track record than established brokers)

Public

Pros

  • + No payment for order flow—potentially better trade execution
  • + Commission-free stocks, ETFs, and options trading
  • + Fractional shares starting at just $1
  • + Free dividend reinvestment with fractional share support
  • + High interest rate on uninvested cash

Cons

  • - No mutual funds available
  • - Limited research and screening tools
  • - Extended hours trading costs $2.99 per order (non-Premium)
  • - Penny stocks cost $2.99 per trade (non-Premium)

Which Is Better for Dividend Investors: Moomoo or Public?

Choose Moomoo if you...

  • Are in Moomoo's core audience: research-focused investors
  • Prefer a higher-rated overall platform

Choose Public if you...

  • Are in Public's core audience: transparency-focused investors

Want the full breakdown of fees, DRIP, and research tools? Read our Moomoo review and Public review.

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