★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool details checked July 17, 2026
Tool Comparison
Nubank Investments vs SMARTBROKER+
Pick Nubank Investments if
Nubank Investments
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction · Mobile
Pick SMARTBROKER+ if
SMARTBROKER+
Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction · Web · Mobile
Skip both if: These two cover the same ground; it really comes down to price and which interface you enjoy using.
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Our take
The bottom line
Nubank Investments and SMARTBROKER+ cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. On paper they're closely matched, so let pricing, platform fit, and the details below break the tie.
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Key differences at a glance
- Asset coverage
- Nubank InvestmentsAdds real estate
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction | Transaction-priced · Fees vary by offer and jurisdiction |
Free tier | No | No |
Free trial | — | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 4 | 4 |
Regions | LatAm | Europe |
| Try it | Visit Nubank Investments | Visit SMARTBROKER+ |
Where each one shines
What Nubank Investments and SMARTBROKER+ each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Nubank Investments and SMARTBROKER+ each do best.What Nubank Investments does best
- Brazilian stocks, BDRs, ETFs and FIIs through the Nubank app.
- R$0 digital brokerage and Nu Investimentos custody.
- Fixed income, Tesouro Direto and investment funds in the wider investment shelf.
- B3 odd-lot routing for eligible whole securities below standard lots.
- Internal funding from the customer's linked Nubank account.
What SMARTBROKER+ does best
- Stocks, ETFs, ETCs, funds, bonds and exchange-traded derivatives across German and international venues.
- Conditional €0 gettex execution from €500 and €1 execution below that threshold.
- Fee-free eligible stock, ETF, ETC, fund and crypto-ETP savings-plan execution from €1.
- Free securities custody, settlement account and optional foreign-currency accounts.
- Web and mobile access with watchlists, price alerts and portfolio views.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Nubank Investments and SMARTBROKER+, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Nubank Investments and SMARTBROKER+, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsReal Estate | StocksETFsMutual FundsBonds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | LatAm | Europe |
Coverage details | Countries: BRExchanges: BVMFIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN | 9 countriesIdentifiers: Ticker and ISIN |
| Access & integrations | ||
Export formats | PDF | CSVPDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Vendor & support | Nu Investimentos S.A. - Corretora de Títulos e Valores MobiliáriosCountry: BrazilSupport: Chat and Phone | Smartbroker AGCountry: GermanySupport: Phone and Email |
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Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Nubank Investments and SMARTBROKER+?
Nubank Investments leans toward brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist, while SMARTBROKER+ puts more weight on brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do Nubank Investments and SMARTBROKER+ cost?
Neither has a free plan; you'll need a paid subscription for the full feature set of either. Check each tool's current plan details before buying.
What asset classes do Nubank Investments and SMARTBROKER+ cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds. Nubank Investments also handles real estate.
Can I export data from Nubank Investments and SMARTBROKER+?
SMARTBROKER+ exports to CSV. Nubank Investments is stingier about getting data out.
Can I track my portfolio with Nubank Investments or SMARTBROKER+?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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