Investing with OPTO opens the door to a universe of over 10,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs, uniquely categorized by our AI-powered Themes. From Robotics to Blockchain, we provide access to top-performing stocks across 50+ disruptive trends.
With OPTO, you can start investing with as little as $1, commission-free*. We prioritize security and protection to ensure your account and funds are always protected. Our broker, Alpaca Securities LLC, is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), providing up to $500,000 in protection for securities and cash.
A CMC Markets company
OPTO is a fully-owned subsidiary of CMC Markets [CMCX]. Established over 34 years ago, CMC Markets is a publicly-listed company headquartered in London. From its inception, CMC has been committed to creating best-in-class platforms for dedicated traders and investors. With an investment of over £100 million in their technology, CMC remains devoted to delivering exceptional service to over 1 million clients in 12 countries worldwide.
Account security
Your securities and cash are protected by SIPC
Your investments are safe with OPTO. Our broker, Alpaca Securities LLC, is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), which protects securities customers up to $500,000 (including $250,000 for claims for cash). For added peace of mind, Alpaca Securities has secured additional insurance through Lloyd's of London, providing protection beyond SIPC limits. This ensures an aggregate protection of up to $150 million, with individual customer limits of $30 million in securities and $1 million in cash.
Invest confidently with OPTO, knowing your assets are well-protected. Visit our Account Security page for more information.
What makes us different?
Fractional shares, commission-free
At OPTO, we believe that investing should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer the ability to invest in fractional shares of over 10,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs without any commission fees*. Start your investment journey with as little as $1.
Build a portfolio for the long-term
Our Themes represent long-term, secular trends. To help you put these trends at the center of your portfolio, we categorize all investable assets according to the theme they primarily relate to.
Spot trends before they're trending
With OPTO Benchmarks, you can track the combined performance of stocks within a theme, allowing you to identify emerging trends before they hit the mainstream. This insight helps you invest in stocks poised for breakout performance.
Find stocks you’d normally miss
Our AI-driven themes span from AI to Space, helping you discover top-performing stocks you might otherwise overlook. Invest in the future’s leading companies, today.
Insights from the inside
Gain exclusive insights from industry leaders at BlackRock, JP Morgan, and ARK Invest through our in-depth interviews. Learn from the best to make informed investment decisions.
Not just any move, unusual moves
Stay informed with alerts on stocks making significant gains or losses. Our system filters out the noise, delivering only the most impactful market movements.
*Relevant regulatory fees may apply.
Disclosures
This content is for informational purposes only. OPTO Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing.
OPTO Markets LLC is not a broker-dealer, investment adviser, or member of FINRA. Securities offered by Alpaca Securities LLC (“Alpaca Securities”). Alpaca Securities does not provide the technology and is not responsible for, the features and services you receive from the Opto platform. Alpaca Securities is a member of FINRA and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Pursuant to FINRA Rule 4311, Alpaca Securities and Opto and have entered into an agreement where Alpaca provides clearing services for the Opto platform. For further information, please refer to the Alpaca Disclosure Library.