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Bridgewater Associates vs N26 comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Bridgewater Associates adds Blogs, Videos, Newsletters, and Performance During Crisis coverage that N26 skips.

N26 includes Brokerage, and Watchlist categories that Bridgewater Associates omits.

N26 offers mobile access, which Bridgewater Associates skips.

In depth comparison

Bridgewater Associates

bridgewater.com

One of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, serving only institutional clients such as pensions, sovereign wealth funds, and central banks. Bridgewater does not offer investments to the public. Its public site hosts free research and insights - including Daily Observations, whitepapers, and videos - alongside commentary on economic themes like debt cycles and monetary policy. Core investment strategies include Pure Alpha and All Weather (risk-parity).

Platforms

Web

Pricing

OtherFree

Quick highlights

Global institutional asset manager serving sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pensions, insurers, endowments, and foundations.
Investments are not available to retail investors; the public website is informational only.
Flagship strategies: Pure Alpha (active macro, launched 1991) and All Weather (risk-parity, designed to balance exposures across economic environments).
Research & Insights section offers Daily Observations, downloadable whitepapers, videos, and podcasts. Topics range from monetary policy to gold, inflation, and debt crises. Email signup is available.
Sustainability disclosures note that while Pure Alpha and All Weather do not have explicit impact or net-zero mandates, the firm publishes separate sustainability research and reports.

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N26

n26.com

Mobile-first bank with built-in investing. Customers can trade stocks, ETFs, and crypto directly in the app. Stock and ETF trades are free across all plans, with fractional investing and recurring plans available. Ready-made funds are powered by BlackRock, while crypto trading is supported by Bitpanda. Fees vary by asset and plan tier, and availability depends on country of residence.

Platforms

Mobile

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers.
Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans.
Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market).
Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules.
Ready-made funds managed by BlackRock, offered in three profiles: Mindful, Balanced, and Ambitious.

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Where they differ

Bridgewater Associates

Distinct strengths include:

Blogs Videos Newsletters Performance During Crisis

Global institutional asset manager serving sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pensions, insurers, endowments, and foundations.
Investments are not available to retail investors; the public website is informational only.
Flagship strategies: Pure Alpha (active macro, launched 1991) and All Weather (risk-parity, designed to balance exposures across economic environments).
Research & Insights section offers Daily Observations, downloadable whitepapers, videos, and podcasts. Topics range from monetary policy to gold, inflation, and debt crises. Email signup is available.

N26

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage Watchlist

Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers.
Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans.
Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market).
Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Bridgewater Associates	N26
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Wealth Management Unique: Blogs, Videos, Newsletters, Performance During Crisis	Shared: Wealth Management Unique: Brokerage, Watchlist
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Hedge Funds	Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web	Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Other, Free	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Global institutional asset manager serving sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pensions, insurers, endowments, and foundations. Investments are not available to retail investors; the public website is informational only. Flagship strategies: Pure Alpha (active macro, launched 1991) and All Weather (risk-parity, designed to balance exposures across economic environments). Research & Insights section offers Daily Observations, downloadable whitepapers, videos, and podcasts. Topics range from monetary policy to gold, inflation, and debt crises. Email signup is available. Sustainability disclosures note that while Pure Alpha and All Weather do not have explicit impact or net-zero mandates, the firm publishes separate sustainability research and reports. Founded in 1975 by Ray Dalio. Headquarters in Westport, Connecticut, with additional offices in New York, Shanghai, and Singapore.	Unique Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers. Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans. Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market). Automated investment plans offered on weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules. Ready-made funds managed by BlackRock, offered in three profiles: Mindful, Balanced, and Ambitious. Platform fees for BlackRock funds vary by plan tier, ranging from 0.59% (Standard) down to 0.29% (Metal), charged monthly.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Bridgewater Associates and N26 both support?

Both platforms cover Wealth Management workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Bridgewater Associates and N26 require subscriptions?

Both Bridgewater Associates and N26 keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

N26 ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Bridgewater Associates focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Bridgewater Associates differentiates itself with Global institutional asset manager serving sovereign wealth funds, central banks, pensions, insurers, endowments, and foundations., Investments are not available to retail investors; the public website is informational only., and Flagship strategies: Pure Alpha (active macro, launched 1991) and All Weather (risk-parity, designed to balance exposures across economic environments)., whereas N26 stands out for Unlimited commission-free trading in stocks and ETFs for all customers., Fractional investing available from as little as €1, with free recurring investment plans., and Access to thousands of instruments (3,000–4,000 depending on market)..

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