Yes — you can have up to 5 brokerage accounts under a single Public login! At Public, we offer two account types for your brokerage account, where you can trade stocks, bonds, ETFs, and options: Cash or Margin. While you are limited to having only one Margin account, your remaining accounts can be opened as cash accounts.
How are the accounts managed and what are the limitations?
All 5 accounts are managed under one login — no separate email addresses needed. However:
The positions in each account will only show when selected into that account and cannot be transferred between accounts.
Each account will receive separate statements and tax documents.
How do I open a Cash account?
When completing your brokerage account application, you will encounter the page on which you 'Accept Terms & Conditions'. On that page, there is a checkbox that says 'Open a margin account'. To open a Cash account, ensure that box is not checked.
If you have any questions or have unique circumstances that might require more than 5 accounts, please reach out to our team.
Can I have more than one IRA Account?
You can have one Traditional IRA and one Roth IRA at Public per login. If you need more than one of each type, please contact our team, as we may be able to accommodate that request, but it would be subject to the same limitations outlined above. Keep in mind that having multiple IRA accounts does not increase your contribution limits as set by the IRS each year.
Our team is available via in-app chat or email at support@public.com.