Two new investing projects were shared on LinkedIn by Stefan Sotirov, the CEO and founder of Investing.one. Sotirov previously worked as Chief Operating Officer at Trading 212 for about three years, where he oversaw operations and supported the platform’s development.

Fractional Shares and Real-Time Insider Data

The first project, Investing.one, offers commission-free investing in stocks and ETFs. The platform allows fractional share purchases for all order types, enabling users to start investing from €1. It provides real-time data, advanced analytics, and operates under a compliance-first approach regulated by CySEC .

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The second project, MyInsider.app, gives real-time access to insider trades, allowing users to track the positions of executives, fund managers, and board members. The app includes a demo investing environment to practice investing without risk. Sotirov said the platform combines “insight and education” to provide investors with transparency and confidence.

Fractional Shares and Zero-Commission Trading Roll Out Across Multiple European Markets

Brokers in Europe are increasingly offering fractional shares, zero-commission trading, and other cost-reducing features to attract retail investors and expand market access, while adhering to evolving regulatory guidance.

XTB, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange , has introduced fractional shares and ETFs in Romania, the Czech Republic, Portugal, and Slovakia, with plans for Poland and Spain. Fractional shares allow investors to buy portions of stocks or ETFs, lowering the barrier to entry. The rollout followed initial tests in Romania.

XTB reported record revenues and profits in 2022, though the European Securities and Markets Authority has cautioned that fractional shares carry risks and are not equivalent to full corporate shares.

London-based broker ActivTrades offers zero commission on European, UK, and US shares for non-leveraged retail clients and supports fractional trading, including small portions of expensive stocks. The platform also removes overnight swap charges and aims to provide cost-efficient access to equities and CFDs. ActivTrades recently opened a European office in Luxembourg alongside its Nassau office.