investment plans on zero-commission ETF in Europe

Revolut has announced the launch of commission-free ETF investment plans across the European Economic Area (EEA). 

The initiative aims to make investments more accessible to a wider audience, thanks to the elimination of fees on investment plans in ETFs. 

The super app Revolut

Revolut is a global financial technology company launched in 2015 in the United Kingdom. 

As of today, it has more than 50 million customers worldwide, and dozens of innovative products, and records more than 800 million transactions per month.

The objective of the company is to offer both private citizens and businesses greater control over their finances, and to connect people all over the world.

Revolut offers a wide range of investment options for its customers throughout the EEA, with more than 5,000 financial assets available within the app, including stocks, ETFs, and bonds. 

Furthermore, thanks to the Robo-advisor service, it also allows clients with limited or no experience to do trading. For more active trading clients, it offers a subscription called Trading Pro, which provides access to price advantages, such as lower commissions, and additional analysis features.

The investment plans on ETF by Revolut

One of the services offered by Revolut is the one that allows setting up automatic and recurring purchases on over 300 ETFs (Exchange-Traded Fund), starting from a minimum of 1€.

Thanks to the initiative announced today, users residing in the EEA will be able to use this service without fees.

Investment services in the European Economic Area are provided by Revolut Securities Europe UAB, an investment company authorized and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania.

The ETF market in Europe has experienced a rapid increase, with growing adoption particularly among retail investors. For example, in 2024 alone, 10.8 million investment plans in ETFs were activated every month in continental Europe. 

The initiative to eliminate fees on ETF investment plans was taken to make investments more accessible to a wider audience. 

The survey on ETFs by Revolut

A recent survey showed that in Italy low and transparent fees are the most important factor for 49% of investors when selecting a service provider.

The representative survey was conducted by the research company Dynata, on behalf of Revolut, on a total representative sample of 15,000 people in 15 countries (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Lithuania, Greece, Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovakia) in March 2024. In Italy specifically, it was conducted on a representative sample of 1,000 people. 

In light of the result of this survey, the company has decided to eliminate the fees on ETF investment plans, so that all the money invested remains in the investor’s portfolio, allowing for a greater compounding effect and long-term growth.

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The comment

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The Head of Wealth and Trading EEA at Revolut, Rolandas Juteika, stated:

“Big dreams always start with a plan. Our investment plans simplify wealth creation by automating client contributions, without fees. By offering commission-free ETF investment plans, we provide people with the tools to get more from their money and make smarter financial decisions.

We focused on providing a smooth and intuitive user experience, allowing customers to easily top up from their main account and automate their contributions in a few clicks. By making regular investments in eligible ETFs, our customers can mitigate short-term volatility and leverage the power of compound interest. Automation will enable them to efficiently manage and adapt their ETF portfolios with minimal effort.”