Man, I was browsing some brokerages to invest in the stock market and I found it interesting how much the Brazilian market is really growing. According to B3, 5 million new investors entered in 2025 and younger people are looking for apps that are easy to use and with fair fees. I was looking for something that had good security, real-time charts, and decent educational material.

I tested some apps and I think it's pretty cool that now there are options for every type of investor. There’s a brokerage focused on beginners, others focused on more advanced trades, some with dollar accounts if you want to invest abroad. Mitrade, for example, lets you practice on a demo account before putting real money in — that’s very useful for those just starting to invest in stocks.

I also thought it was great that many charge zero brokerage fees, you just need to watch out for other charges. The younger crowd is really migrating to digital, and the apps are becoming more and more intuitive. If you’re thinking about entering this investment world, it’s worth trying out different apps to see which one fits your investor profile best.

The cool thing is that now in 2026, there are plenty of options, from micro-investment apps to more comprehensive platforms. Anyone wanting to diversify with stocks, real estate funds, ETFs, or even cryptocurrencies can find everything in one place. All this competition among brokerages is worth it because we benefit from better services and more competitive fees.