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Invstr is a financial education app that teaches you about investing. If you\u2019re a US citizen then you can trade trade stocks and shares with Invstr, but in the UK, it\u2019s more of an educational tool. US citizens can start trading with just $5.<\/p>

What is Invstr?<\/h3>

Invstr is a micro-investing app which allows users to invest and learn about financial markets in a fun and safe way. It aims to democratise access to financial information and wants to empower its users to take charge of their finances by learning about the resources and opportunities available for investment.<\/p>

The company was founded by Kerim Derhalli, a former managing director at Deutsche Bank, who founded Invstr to provide ordinary people a fun way to try their hand at the market in a low-risk environment.<\/p>

How does Invstr work?<\/h3>

There are three aspects of Invstr:<\/p>

Play.<\/h4>

This part of Invstr is about playing around with virtual money. It includes Fantasy Finance and the 100k challenge.<\/p>

Learn.<\/h4>

This aspect of Invstr is all about learning about investing. It includes the Invstr Academy, market blogs and podcasts.<\/p>

Invest.<\/h4>

This part of Invstr is only available to US citizens. It lets you invest in stocks, ETFs and ADRs.<\/p>

Invstr Play<\/h3>

Designed to make learning about investing fun, you can play Fantasy Finance and the 100k challenge.<\/p>

Fantasy Finance<\/h4>

Invstr users can play in the app\u2019s \u201cfantasy league\u201d games against other users. Like fantasy sports leagues, you can pick stocks, build your investment portfolio, climb the leaderboard and claim prizes.<\/p>

By playing in the fantasy league, you can win different prizes by ranking in the top 10 of the monthly fantasy league game, such as cash vouchers to make real trades through the Invstr brokerage platform.<\/p>

You can also create your own \u201cprivate leagues\u201d which you can invite your friends and colleagues to join. You can also join others\u2019 private leagues, but through invitation only.<\/p>

Invstr 100k challenge<\/h4>

Every month, Invstr chooses one of its users to manage a $100,000 portfolio. Invstr fronts the cash and you can invest it as you wish. Once the portfolio is liquidated, either you keep the profits or Invstr manages the losses.<\/p>

How to take part in the 100k challenge:<\/strong><\/p>

  1. Sign up for Invstr.<\/strong> Only Invstr users will be eligible to take part.<\/li>
  2. Get tickets.<\/strong> There are loads of ways to get tickets \u2013 you get your first one when you sign up.<\/li>
  3. Wait it out.<\/strong> Find out if you\u2019ve won the portfolio each month. You can keep an eye on what each winner is up to with their portfolio too.<\/li><\/ol>

    Invstr Learn<\/h3>

    Invstr Learn has resources that are specifically designed to helping you learn how to invest. It includes the Invstr Academy, market blogs, podcasts, polls and stats.<\/p>

    Invstr Academy<\/h4>

    Invstr Academy helps you improve your financial and investment literacy. It covers more than 2,000 instruments around the world including equities, commodities<\/a>, cryptocurrencies and bonds. The different modules were written by financial experts and use simple language rather than over-complicated explanations.
    Some benefits of the Invstr Academy include:<\/p>