Bamboo: Invest. Trade. Earn.
What is Bamboo?
Bamboo is a finance app where users register with a NIN and contact details and trade US stocks from a mobile phone. The listing says users can buy fractional shares, starting with as little as N15,000, and that trades and positions are insured by SIPC and FINRA up to $500,000. The description also states that Bamboo does not provide investment advice.
Pricing. Bamboo: Invest. Trade. Earn. Is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Investors who want to buy fractions of US company shares
- People wanting to start investing with a small amount
- Non-US citizens seeking access to the US stock market
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Why this app is in B tier
Bamboo scores 87 out of 100: rating 75, rating count 72, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
EASY AND SIMPLE REGISTRATION We are lowering the barrier of entry for individuals of any age and income bracket to start their investing journey. With just your NIN and contact details, you can join Bamboo and start trading with zero paperwork right from your mobile phone. INSTANT TRADING Whether you want to invest in companies you believe in and hold, or you wish to frequently liquidate your position to take advantage of the ups and downs of the market, you can begin realizing your dreams and profits. SECURED TRADING Bamboo protects you by ensuring all your trades and positions are insured by the SIPC and FINRA up to $500,000. You can freely buy and sell US stocks knowing that your money is safe. UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS Non-US citizens have had severely limited access and high barriers of entry to the US stock market. Bamboo is providing an incredible opportunity to invest in over 3,000 stocks, with a market capitalization of over 21 trillion USD. FRACTIONAL INVESTING You can start investing with as little as N15,000 in any company you desire. Our partnerships enable Bamboo users to own fractions of shares in different companies thereby giving users even more options to t
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | A | B |
| Score | 87 / 100 | 87 / 100 | 87 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 1.1K | 3.4M | 960K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.0 ★ · 20 reviews | 3.1 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.4 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 3d ago | 1d ago | 4d ago |
| Price | Free | Free | Free |
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Questions about Bamboo
What do I need to sign up?
The listing says registration needs only your NIN and contact details, with zero paperwork, done from your mobile phone.
Is my money protected?
The listing says trades and positions are insured by SIPC and FINRA up to $500,000. It also states that all investments involve risk and you can lose money.
What is the minimum investment?
You can start investing with as little as N15,000 in any company through fractional investing.
Is Bamboo free?
Yes. Bamboo is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
What is Bamboo good for?
Bamboo is built for investors who want to buy fractions of US company shares, people wanting to start investing with a small amount, non-US citizens seeking access to the US stock market. It sits in the investing list on AppTierList.
Is Bamboo worth it?
Bamboo is B tier, ranked #16 of 40 investing apps with a score of 87 out of 100, from a 4.0 App Store rating across 1,075 ratings. Good, and 15 apps rank above it.
How does Bamboo compare to Fidelity Investments?
Bamboo is B tier at 87; Fidelity Investments is A tier at 87. They score the same. Bamboo is free, with no in-app purchases, Fidelity Investments is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Bamboo updated?
Bamboo was updated 3 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- Lists
- Investing (B tier, #16) · Stock Investing (#43, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 87 / 100
- Rank in list
- #16 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free
- App Store rating
- 4.0 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 1,075
- Recent reviews
- 2.0 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (3 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Finance
- Good for
- Investors who want to buy fractions of US company shares, People wanting to start investing with a small amount, Non-US citizens seeking access to the US stock market
- Requires
- iOS 15.5 or later
- Size
- 141 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed