Frequently Asked Questions

• Who are the traders participating in this?

  Anyone with an accepted U.S. equities brokerage account is able to participate. ClosingBell works best with a Robinhood brokerage account. We currently accept: E*Trade, Fidelity, Robinhood, Scottrade, TradeKing, TradeStation.

• Why do the traders share their activity?

  Traders unlock premium features when they connect their brokerage account to our apps. They do not need to pay to upgrade their account if they trade 3 stocks a week.

• What types of instruments are traded?

  U.S. equities only.

• How does a trader become classified as profitable?

  The trader must meet these requirements: (1) Has a realized and/or unrealized gain of more than $1,000. (2) Traded at least 3 different stocks. (3) Paid an average of $10 or more per share on every purchase.

  These requirements may change at any time.

• Can I participate?

  Yes! You may connect your brokerage account to our iOS app. If you meet the criteria for a free upgrade, you will be automatically upgraded and notified via push notification.

• How much history do you have on each trader?

  It depends on the brokerage. We currently have order history dating back to September, 2014. However, that does not apply to every trader.

• Do I have to pay for this?

  No. You can access both our desktop and iOS apps for free with limited functionality.

• Do I have to connect my brokerage account?

  No. But ClosingBell operates on a give-to-get model. If you connect your brokerage account, you can unlock premium features for free.

• Who can I contact with more questions?

  Please email Scott with any questions you might have: scott@closingbell.co