Frequently asked questions
What do the terms Do It Yourself, Do it With Me and Do it For Me mean?
An investment platform is an online service that enables investors to manage and execute their investments in a user-friendly and convenient way.
How to understand investment platform costs
The charges levied by different platforms can vary greatly, and our calculator helps unravel these costs.
What’s the difference between a DIY, D2C and B2C platform?
The difference between Do It Yourself, Direct to Consumer and Business to Consumer is relatively minimal.
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