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Q2 2024 flew by for a few reasons. We kept busy developing our product to make the best social investing experience possible, launching a new customer, prepping for a future launch (more to come…), and meeting with prospect clients. 

Here’s a closer look at what we’ve been up to:

1. Expanding Our Customer Base and Enhancing User Experiences

We are excited to announce our partnership with Trove, a Nigerian neobroker. Trove recently launched Trove Social, a new feature powered by our API. This innovative platform allows users to connect with other investors, view portfolios, and learn from their strategies. With Trove Social, users can track market trends, engage in real-time discussions, and benchmark their portfolio performance against the broader market. This launch marks a significant milestone for us, highlighting the global applicability and effectiveness of our API product.

 We have also been working on enhancing the user experience for Placera, one of Sweden's largest financial sites and a subsidiary of Avanza. By optimizing the 

 with a clearer sign-up call-to-action and prompts, we’ve made it easier for Swedish investors to join, discuss, and follow all financial instruments available on the Avanza trading platform. This improvement fosters a more dynamic and engaged community of investors.

2. Advancing Our Product and Online Presence

To provide greater transparency and better decision-making tools for investors, we have updated our financial instrument and portfolio pages with clear Buy & Sell Points. This feature allows users to see the price fluctuations of instruments they own or previously owned, helping them make more informed investment decisions.

 to include five new animated videos that showcase the user experience of our white-label social investing app. Additionally, we launched the 

, which explains the benefits of social trading and why brokers should consider integrating it into their platforms. These updates not only enhance our online presence but also provide valuable information to potential clients and users.

This quarter, we had the opportunity to attend several key events, including Money20/20 in the Netherlands and Invest Stuttgart in Germany. We also engaged in multiple partnership meetings across France and Norway. These events allowed us to connect with incredible financial innovators and discuss the future of retail banking and social trading. The excitement and energy we encountered reaffirm our belief in the transformative power of community-driven investing.

As we head into summer, we are proud of the strides we’ve made and eager to recharge and prepare for the second half of the year. We continue to see the impact of our products within our existing clients – driving more trades, increasing platform engagement, and attracting younger audiences.

Our team remains committed to enhancing the social investing experience and expanding our reach globally. Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the coming months!

Q2 2024: A Quarter of Progress and Expansion

We kept busy developing our product to make the best social investing experience possible, launching a new customer, prepping for a future launch, and meeting with prospect clients.

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new API customer, Trove, in a whole new continent – Africa. Founded in 2018, Trove is a neobroker with 200K users that facilitates seamless investments in local Nigerian (as well as Chinese and American) financial markets through its app and web platforms.

Why did Trove choose StockRepublic’s social trading API to elevate its existing product?

In order to empower its users with knowledge from successful investors, increase engagement, and make investing fun, Trove chose to partner with StockRepublic to enhance its current product.

Thanks to StockRepublic’s API, the Nigerian company recently released Trove Social, a new feature that allows members to follow and connect with other investors, see their portfolios, and learn from their strategies. With Trove Social, users can now track market trends, engage with fellow investors in real-time, and evaluate their portfolio performance against broader benchmarks.

These new enhancements will empower Trove’s community to make more informed investment decisions. Additionally, Trove Social’s launch is an important milestone for us at StockRepublic as it demonstrates solid product-market fit with our API product as well as traction in the global market. Our expansion to a new country and continent reaffirms our commitment to democratizing investing worldwide.

to add social investing features to your brokerage? Here are some of the reasons you should consider it:

Learn more about StockRepublic’s latest customer and breakthrough into the Nigerian market.

StockRepublic’s Latest Customer Trove Brings Social Investing to Africa

StockRepublic and Trove Bring Social Investing to Africa

We've enhanced our financial instrument and portfolio pages to provide even more valuable insights. Wondering if you bought at the peak? Sold at the lowest point in the past three months? Now, when you visit the page of an instrument you own or previously owned, you'll gain visibility into its past and current price comparisons. Whether you're assessing peaks or valleys, our updated feature empowers you with the information you need for informed decision-making.

Interested in adding this and other features to your brokerage? Get in touch!


Explore our new feature that allows users to see exactly how an instrument changed before and after their transaction.

The Start of Buy & Sell Points

As we reflect on the first quarter of 2024, we’re excited to share some updates, learnings, and achievements over the past three months.

1. User Engagement - Fostering Vibrant Communities

At StockRepublic, we take pride in fostering engaging online investing communities, and the first quarter of 2024 was no exception. In January, we witnessed the extraordinary dedication of our hi!stocks users, who organized a meetup 

 of the app, showcasing the real-world impact of our platform in bringing investors together.

Moreover, we achieved record-breaking levels of engagement across multiple investor communities. In January, comdirect's hi!stocks achieved an all-time high monthly social score with a 15% year-over-year growth. (Social score is a weighted score aggregating posts, replies, reactions, and follows across all the app users.) Then in February, there was a surge in activity on Avanza Placera's forum, with over 3,000 posts recorded in a single day, marking a 16% growth from the previous daily record. These milestones underscore the active participation of retail investors, a positive signal for the year ahead.

2. User Returns - Empowering Financial Growth

Our commitment to democratizing investing and delivering tangible benefits to our users has yielded promising results. An analysis of our hi!stocks user base revealed a notable increase in financial returns following their engagement with our platform. 62.8% of users experienced higher returns after joining hi!stocks, with an average increase of 3.55 percentage points.

At StockRepublic, our mission is to make investing more accessible and transparent for everyone, ultimately providing higher returns. These results show we're on the right track!

3. Product - Making Investing More Inclusive

On the Product front, we’ve released a few exciting improvements in Q1. Most notably, now users can generate polls and share their weekly report directly in the feed to get direct feedback from the community.


With the new poll function, users can write any question they desire and add up to six response options. Once posted, other users can easily vote on their favorite option with a simple click of a button. Additionally, the ability to share one’s weekly report (a roundup of winners & losers and benchmark against the index) allows more transparency into how others are performing on a weekly basis. We’re excited to see how our end-users continue to engage on our apps with these new features!

4. Customers - Captivated by Gen Z's Potential

More and more, we’ve noticed our bank and broker clients have been keenly attuned to the evolving landscape shaped by Generation Z. With their innate affinity for technology, social consciousness, and financial drive, Gen Z represents a demographic that demands attention.

Gen Z's inclination towards social trading is already apparent, as illustrated by a breakdown in one of our client’s user base. One of our clients witnessed a remarkable +235% increase in Gen Z users when comparing their core user base to the user base of their social trading app that was developed by StockRepublic.

As we continue our journey into the second quarter of 2024, we remain steadfast in our commitment to helping our clients activate their users to ultimately drive more financial education, empowerment, and wealth.

Q1 2024 Recap: Record Engagement, Greater Returns & More

The retail investing market has evolved and shifted away from traditional face-to-face financial advice. More and more investors are now embracing online trading platforms like Robinhood, eToro, and TradeRepublic, marking a transition to a faster and more digital world. Everyday investors are turning to social platforms such as Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok for peer-to-peer investment advice. And that’s not to mention the very active communities on platforms like Reddit and Discord, where investors share detailed insights about their market predictions and activities.

The rise of more diversified financial knowledge, however, is not without its faults. Meme stocks (those that gain popularity among retail investors through social media) are unpredictable and volatile. Experiences of jumping on bandwagons and losing money quickly are all too familiar to some.

Despite the plethora of information, finding a trustworthy source remains challenging. The era of promising overnight wealth with vague stock recommendations is losing credibility. There needs to be legitimacy in the space. This can take form in social trading products (like the ones we at StockRepublic build!). Social trading apps are a legitimate form of sharing financial knowledge and shouldn’t get a bad reputation.

Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) knows this. They are technology obsessed, digitally native, socially conscious, independent, and financially motivated. They take their finances seriously and a majority of them rely on multiple sources, including social platforms, to make investment decisions.

Social trading apps allow customers to get the best possible real-time benchmark, guidance, and inspiration for investing. Investors can compare their returns to those of their peers, learn from top investor strategies, and share their own gains (or losses). These factors instill confidence and empower investors to make informed financial choices.

Gen Z's inclination towards social trading is already apparent, as illustrated by a breakdown in one of our client’s user base. Specifically, when comparing the bank’s core user base to the user base of its social trading app (built by StockRepublic), there was a +235% increase in Gen Z users.

Still, social trading as a powerful financial instrument is one that remains underutilized by many banks and brokers. As we navigate the evolving landscape of finance, embracing the potential of social trading is a key step toward democratizing access to financial insights and fostering a more informed, empowered generation of investors.

Why Social Trading Matters to Gen Z

Learn how social trading will support a more informed and empowered generation of investors.

Why Social Trading Matters to Generation Z

As we reflect on the past year, I am thrilled to share some exciting news and achievements that have defined our journey. Despite the challenges faced by many in the industry, StockRepublic has not only weathered the storm, but also emerged stronger than ever.

In a year where venture capital faced headwinds, we defied the odds by oversubscribing our funding round, 

 for expansion and growth. This milestone positions us for even greater success in the future.

While others experienced layoffs, we expanded our team, welcoming six talented individuals across various departments (sales, marketing, growth, product, engineering). Their combined expertise and passion will undoubtedly contribute to our continued success. Plus, we’re still looking for a 

Our attendance at Finovate Europe in London and FinTech Triple in Berlin allowed us to connect with industry leaders and showcase our commitment to banking innovation on a global stage.

We are pleased to report we grew revenue +100% YoY from leading actors in Germany, the UK, Sweden, and beyond. This achievement underscores the trust our customers place in our solutions.

 Our social trading products continue to help grow our customers’ businesses. We’re proud of our ability to activate passive users and increase trades per user. For one customer, we increased trades for the average investor by +20%!

 demonstrates our dedication to providing cutting-edge tools for our users. Plus, we even transformed the design of our website to make sure everyone can understand the value-add of our products.

: We're proud to announce that our hi!stocks app (built for our client, comdirect) was honored as 

, a testament to the excellence and innovation embedded in our products.

 Our focus in the coming year is on launching more customers and providing the best social trading experience in the world. We’re excited to continue enhancing our product offerings to better serve our customers across markets.

 We're committed to continuous improvement, with plans to expand the API side of our business, ensuring our solutions remain at the forefront of industry standards.

 As we move forward, StockRepublic remains dedicated to not only boosting the bottom line of our clients, but also helping everyday investors achieve higher returns.

We are grateful for the unwavering support of our community and excited for what the future holds. Here's to a prosperous and successful 2024! 

Fabian Grapengiesser, CEO and Co-Founder of StockRepublic

Navigating 2023: A Year in Review at StockRepublic

2023 was an incredibly difficult year for many businesses - particularly in tech. For StockRepublic, however, it was a year full of positive milestones - from product releases to customer wins to new team members.


StockRepublic enthusiasts, here's some news: We're introducing Widgets - our freshest toolkit tailored to amplify user engagement and make customer acquisition a walk in the park.

Think of our Widgets as bridges that connect your brand's entire audience to real-time, pulsating content from your StockRepublic-powered investment community. And here's the clincher: These Widgets, available as React Components, aren't just dynamic; they're easy to embed and offer full customization to fit your brand and platform.

 has all the widget installation guidance you'd need.

Visualize this: A visitor navigates your website when a widget captures their attention, unveiling the day's hottest stock talks. Or, they come across a curated leaderboard showcasing your community's top 100 stocks or investors. This isn't just about throwing out data; it's about crafting experiences and insights that not only pique interest but also skyrocket organic engagement.

Here's what our CCO, Johan Hartikainen, has to say:

"When users spot the widget, curiosity is naturally piqued. They click, they explore, and before they know it, they're immersed in the investment community. The next logical step? Registering and becoming part of the conversation."

In short? It benefits the users, strengthens the community, and boosts your platform. The next move is yours. Click below, and let's weave the Widget magic into your platform.

Meet the Widgets

Meet the Widgets: dynamic, embeddable React Components designed to enhance user engagement & simplify customer acquisition. Acting as bridges to real-time, interactive content from your investment community, they aim to seamlessly convert casual browsers into active community members.

Exciting news, StockRepublic community! Our latest feature – Buy and Sell Trends – is now live on our 

Wondering what stocks or assets people are bullish or bearish on right now? Buy and Sell Trends reveals just that. It's a powerful window into market sentiment. Instead of just relying on news or gurus, end-users can now see real-time buying and selling activities straight from the community.

With insights from the past four weeks, Buy and Sell Trends serves as a vital guide for the end-users of your brokerage and brings them closer to the pulse of real-world investor actions, enabling them to make informed decisions.

If this sounds like a game-changer for your brokerage, wait no more

 Get in touch, and let's integrate Buy and Sell Trends into your brokerage.


Introducing Buy and Sell Trends

Dive into real-time market insights with our Buy & Sell Trends—a must-have tool for banks & brokerages to gauge current market sentiments.

Fintech company StockRepublic, a world leader in apps and services for social trading, raises SEK 30 million in a new financing round. The capital round is led by Avanza's subsidiary Placera Media and allows the company to hire more employees, develop its service offering and continue to expand. Outside Sweden, StockRepublic has already established itself in the two largest fintech markets of Germany and the UK.

Placera Media is contributing SEK 15 million after a successful collaboration in which 

StockRepublic has operated and modernized Placera Media's stock forum

 since the beginning of the year with good results. The remaining SEK 15 million comes from existing investors and business angels.

– We are very proud to have Sweden's leading savings platform on board, both as customers and investors. StockRepublic has previously raised capital from customers, so it is a proven and successful model for us. This collaboration brings Avanza closer to us in a very positive way and allows us to continue to develop Avanza's platform with exciting new services, says Fabian Grapengiesser, CEO of StockRepublic.

StockRepublic has gained a firm foothold in Germany, the second largest fintech market in Europe, where it has set up a German company, received funding from the city of Hamburg, and won the award for 

the best financial product of the year for 2023

 with the hi!stocks app, which is developed and operated together with comdirect, part of Commerzbank. In the UK, StockRepublic has signed a customer agreement with the country's second-largest investment platform for private investors, interactive investor, and will establish itself there in earnest over the next six months.

– StockRepublic has shown impressive development, both in Sweden and internationally. Placera currently has Sweden's largest stock forum in Placera Forum, and together with StockRepublic, we can further develop functionality and user experience. The investment also includes that we get exclusivity in Sweden on StockRepublic's products, says Johan Kleis, CEO of Placera Media.

– We are pleased that Placera is making this investment. There is fantastic knowledge among our customers, and social trading is an important area for Avanza. Our customers have also requested the opportunity to compare their share portfolios with others, says Rikard Josefson, CEO of Avanza.

StockRepublic's platform for social trading is aimed at banks and other financial players who want to increase the engagement of their customers. Social trading allows investors to benefit from the experience and knowledge of other investors and share their successes and strategies.

Fabian Grapengiesser, CEO, StockRepublic tel: 070-919 90 32, e-mail: 

StockRepublic offers a social trading platform with customized apps and API services for financial institutions. The platform gives investors access to a community with insights about their savings and benchmarks for return, risk, and climate impact. The company has built successful communities for leading banks in six markets, such as Commerzbank. StockRepublic was founded in 2019 and has offices in Stockholm and Hamburg.

Avanza is a digital platform for savings and investments founded in 1999. Placera Media is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avanza that operates Placera and the magazine Börsveckan. Avanza owns Placera Media, while the company is editorially independent of Avanza. The parent company Avanza Bank Holding AB (publ) is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Avanza's customer promise is that you, as a customer, will get more money for yourself than with other banks or pension companies. The services include savings in shares, funds, accounts, mortgages, and a strong pension offer. Avanza has over 1.8 million customers with over SEK 700 billion in total savings capital. This corresponds to almost 7 percent of the Swedish savings market. Avanza is the largest among Swedish banks regarding the number of transactions on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Avanza has won the SKI (Swedish Quality Index) award "The most satisfied savings customers of the year" for the past thirteen years. For more information visit: 

Secures SEK 30M funding led by Placera Media

StockRepublic has raised SEK 30 million in a funding round led by Placera Media. The funding will facilitate staff expansion, service development, and further growth. Placera Media's investment follows a successful collaboration in modernizing its stock forum.

StockRepublic gears up and raises SEK 30 million with Avanza's subsidiary Placera Media as the lead investor

The world of finance is a mystery to many, and the 

German Institute for Service Quality (DISQ)

 is on a mission to change that. They recently analyzed 261 financial institutions to provide consumers with guidance on useful products that are new to the market. After conducting independent competition analyses and customer surveys, the institute announced hi!stocks, the social trading app 

we have developed together with comdirect

By utilizing over 2,000 trained testers and sophisticated scientific methods, the DISQ team of sociologists, economists, and psychologists work to provide consumers with important clues and guidance for their purchasing decisions. For this particular study, DISQ joined forces with financial experts Carola Ferstl, a renowned business journalist, and Prof. Dr. Sven Christiansen, a Managing Director of the Institute for Quantitative Financial Analysis.

The award serves as a testament to the app’s innovative strength and ability to provide exceptional customer benefits and the commitment to excellence and dedication from the joint team of comdirect and StockRepublic.

hi!stocks, the social trading app we developed with comdirect, has been recognized as a Financial Product of the Year by the German Institute for Service Quality (DISQ). DISQ, which analyzed 261 financial institutions, utilizes over 2,000 trained testers and sophisticated methods to guide consumers' decisions.

hi!stocks: Germany’s Best Finance Product of 2023

Thirty-five companies are selected to showcase their latest financial services technologies via demos at the event in London, March 14-15, 2023.

, one of the premier fintech conferences in the world, is right around the corner. The carefully curated and fast-paced event is filled with insightful speakers, innovation, and product demos. This year, 

 our Whitelabel (app) product in front of thousands of attendees across the fintech industry, including important platform players, financial institutions, and regulators.

The two-day conference, which takes place at Intercontinental 02 in London, gives attendees access to cutting-edge fintech and incredible keynote speakers. The event, which will include participants from more than 300 of the top financial institutions in the world, is an opportunity to hear from industry experts who can help you plan for a digital future centered around innovation.

“Finovate is all about navigating change through discovery of new technologies and opportunities,” said Greg Palmer, VP and Host of Finovate. “We’re delighted to have StockRepublic joining us in London. Their technology can give users a powerful edge when it comes to engaging a new generation of investors, and it’s sure to resonate with our audience.”

FinovateEurope is an opportunity for a growing global professional crowd to come together to drive the adoption of new technologies, enhance customer experiences, and fuel immediate and future revenue growth. StockRepublic is happy to contribute to the cause and looks forward to demoing our Whitelabel product in London in March.

Selected to Demo at FinovateEurope

We will demo our Whitelabel product at FinovateEurope, a leading fintech conference in London, on March 14-15, 2023. Our Managing Director of Germany, Max Knopp, will present the vision of an active, engaged customer through a social trading app at this event featuring 300+ top financial institutions.

StockRepublic Selected to Demo at FinovateEurope along with other Industry Trailblazers

As we get ready to ring the final bell of 2022, it’s time to reflect on another exciting year and some of our major milestones. 🎉

, making it easier to learn how our different APIs work while providing a sandbox environment for developers to play around in. In addition, our team began productizing our Social Trading API, allowing banks and brokers to embed social trading features and modules in existing applications.

 in collaboration with comdirect to much fanfare. The new investment community caters to the rapidly growing digital-first audience, setting a new industry standard for user experiences and social trading. You can read our 

Throughout the year, we took several strategic steps towards establishing ourselves in the ever-important German market, including 

 with Access Germany and hired our first local Country Manager there.

As a scaleup, we are still growing quickly. It includes exploring the enticing Indian market in partnership with Business Sweden, strengthening the team with key roles like Head of Sales and UI/UX Lead, and signing three new customers in three different markets. One of them, Placera, 

went live with their new StockRepublic-powered solution yesterday

The stock market may have been in a volatile downtrend this year, but the interest in StockRepublic is stronger than ever, with exceeded sales goals for 2022 as proof. With the rise of retail investors, banks and brokers face stiff competition from Neobrokers and WealthTech innovators as they battle it out to earn the business of the next generation of traders. As they all push to make passive customers more profitable, social trading has already proven to be essential to investors.

While you may not find any trading tips under the tree this year, we hope your holidays will be filled with joy, love, and warmth.

Season’s Greetings from StockRepublic

We had a productive 2022, launching hi!stocks with comdirect, a Developers page, and our Social Trading API. We expanded into the German market, secured InnoFinTech funding, and gained three new clients, including Placera. Despite market uncertainty, we surpassed our 2022 sales targets.

Season’s Greetings from StockRepublic & a Snowy Stockholm

, one of Sweden's largest financial sites and a wholly owned subsidiary of Avanza, with approximately 1,000,000 visitors per week, has partnered with us at StockRepublic to upgrade their popular investment forum with new-generation social trading tooling.

The Placera forum has served a key function for the company for many years but was quietly deactivated at the end of 2021 because the technology powering it had slowly become outdated. However, the forum has always been very popular, generating substantial traffic and attracting important visitors. Therefore, it was ideally not something that they wanted to be without.

Placera reached out to us on StockRepublic, wanting to rebuild their forum from scratch using modern technology that supports identified users and moderation to prevent illicit activities. The new solution also needed to fit seamlessly into the Placera and Avanza platforms as a whole.

Using our Social Trading API, we created a scalable and customized solution based on their needs. 

 is integrated with BankID as an extra identification layer, has state-of-the-art moderation tooling, and dually integrates with the Avanza trading platform.

The end-users can now tag, talk about, and follow all of the financial instruments available on the Avanza trading platform. The latest discussion on the Placera forum then effortlessly flows back into the Avanza trading platform, next to the bespoken financial instrument.

The new Placera Forum and the Avanza trading platform can independently exist while remaining connected and offering strong security layers. With this independence, Avanza can utilize the Placera Forum to create content, gain users, regardless of where those people have their bank account, and build relationships with potential new customers. This intersection of the Placera Forum and Avanza creates a customer acquisition channel for the company driven by user-generated content from real investors.

Sweden's largest financial site Placera has partnered with StockRepublic to revamp its popular investment forum with social trading tools. Users can now discuss, follow and tag financial instruments available on Avanza, fostering an environment for content creation and customer acquisition.

The Placera Forum is Now Powered by StockRepublic

, a program that supports Hamburg startups and provides grants for innovative FinTech companies, has awarded StockRepublic 200,000€ funding to help fuel our growth and strengthen our position in Germany.

StockRepublic was chosen for the grant based on the following criteria:

Having an innovative concept with clear differentiation from the competition.

Being a company that is less than five years old.

Being a small company with a registered office in Hamburg

Having a strong team with a convincing business case.

The granted funds of up to 200,000€ will be spent on marketing efforts to strengthen our position and make our two brands StockRepublic and 

, even more, prominent on the German market. The program also gives us access to one of the largest startup networks in Germany, consultancy feedback on our business model, and ongoing pitch training.

It is vital for the company and shows how previous strategic steps have strengthened StockRepublic’s position in Germany. From the 

 – the InnoFinTech funding is another major milestone.

Fuels Growth with InnoFintech Funding

InnoFinTech has awarded StockRepublic a 200,000€ grant for its innovative concept and potential in Germany's FinTech landscape. The funds will bolster marketing efforts, enhancing StockRepublic and hi!stocks' prominence in the German market. 

StockRepublic Fuels Growth With InnoFintech Funding

StockRepublic Fuels Growth with InnoFintech Funding

In an important effort to build a closer relationship with our German customers and continue to conquer the second-biggest FinTech market in Europe, we are now setting up a legal entity in Germany.

This has been a long time coming, as StockRepublic has taken many steps to strengthen its foothold in the country.

The process has included adding a Country Manager position, participating in the 

, and establishing a thriving partnership with Commerzbank’s Comdirect, resulting in the investment community; 

But why Germany? Our Country Manager, Max, breaks down the details.

– First off, there are great talents, a combination of highly educated individuals, and a driven workforce. Second, the Neobanking segment, one of our main target groups, is poised to show a revenue growth of close to 53% in 2023. Third, the FinTech market is expected to continue to grow in the country, and with the improved digital infrastructure, we believe that the best is yet to come for the region as a whole. That certainly includes Hamburg, where we’ll have our base.

The legal entity is the next natural building block for StockRepublic and something that is being added to an already strong foundation. With this move, we can attract and hire top German talent, improve our expertise in certain areas, and streamline our operations.

We are now more ready than ever to provide excellent social trading products for the people of Germany.

We are establishing a legal entity in Germany, boosting our presence in Europe's robust FinTech market. This strategic move aims to tap into the region's talent pool, capitalize on the thriving Neobanking sector, and provide top-tier social trading products to German customers.

Growth in Germany Leads to New Legal Entity

StockRepublic is strengthening their foothold in Germany

Here at StockRepublic, we have some unique insights from 

; the social network made explicitly for comdirect and their customers. Last week we pulled some data to showcase the correlation between DAX movements and engagement rates for social trading.

The data is pulled from trading days with a downward DAX movement of at least 2% since the hi!stocks app went live (May 11) until Nov 2. Therefore, the total sample size includes a total of eight different trading days during this period.

On July 5, for example, the DAX index dropped by -2.91% and was, from that perspective, one of the worst trading days for the hi!stocks community. On the back of that, we could see the following increases in engagement (vs. average) as a result:

Compared to average numbers, and therefore, July 5 actually proved to be one of the best 

 trading days for hi!stocks. Furthermore, the average social engagement of the eight trading days from the sample still paints a clear picture of the correlation between DAX index performance and social engagement:

Another fun fact – when we see a DAX movement of -2% or more, the hi!stocks app attracts 10% more visitors than on average.

 People turn to their community in times of uncertainty, and we are happy to provide one.

Data from StockRepublic reveals a correlation between DAX movements and engagement rates on hi!stocks, a social trading network for comdirect customers.

When the DAX Goes Down, Social Trading Goes Up

The hi!stocks heroes program was born when Johan Hartikainen (Head of Sales) and Max Knopp (Managing Director of Germany) brainstormed ideas for rewarding the most engaging members of the 

The concept aims to celebrate an elite group of community members with 5-star rankings and high engagement rates within the platform. Whether they send many messages, leave quality comments, or provide insights and information that other users find helpful, what rings true for all of them is that they make the platform and the experience better for others. As such, we now recognize them as hi!stocks heroes.

Our newfound heroes got their "hi!socks" at the end of October and were given a blue tick next to their username (similar to the verified badge you have seen elsewhere). However, that was just a first step – there are grander plans for the hi!stocks heroes' idea. Next, we want to improve the loyalty program and gamify the overall experience and future rewards. This will likely include the introduction of profile badges, whether for your first trade or most popular contribution, to grow the community of active hi!stocks heroes.

hi!socks to celebrate hi!stocks heroes

The 'hi!stocks heroes' program was launched to reward highly engaging users with 5-star rankings. This gamified loyalty scheme includes special badges and future rewards.

Using hi!socks to celebrate hi!stocks heroes

We always have social traders in mind when we look to improve the user experience and increase meaningful engagement in our customers' apps. That is why we recently decided to alter the feed experience to maximize community involvement around trades.

Before, when you made a trade, it became a post in the feed of other social traders.

Now, you will see a similar post but in a slicker design with an actionable link allowing you to access real-time price and trade details. We have made this update to encourage more people to understand the context of why a trade was made and to give them a shortcut to taking action.

The recent design update pinpoints the fact that our white-label apps are always in tune with the latest data insights, market needs, and industry trends. Dana and her team will continue to optimize the experience in the months ahead and would love to hear from you if you have feedback that could improve the user experience.

Quicker from Trade Post to Action

We have updated the feed to maximize community engagement around trades. Now, users see posts with an actionable link to real-time price and trade details. It simplifies the path from inspiration to action, aligning with the latest data insights and market trends.

White Label Design Update: Quicker from Trade Post to Action

In partnership with comdirect, a new investment community, hi!stocks, is launched. It provides a user-friendly platform for digital-first audiences to share portfolios and communicate in real-time.

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