Covestor
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Covestor is an online Investment Management platform that allows you to mirror the real trades of successful individual or Professional Investors. Launched in June 2007 , it provides everyday investors access to a managed account service, previously only available to those with millions of dollars invested with a wealth management firm..
Over 500 million US dollars in securities are shared through the service, and the site has replicated 100 million US dollars worth in trades. Its members are located in more than 100 countries and hold positions in over 10,000 different securities. All securities in mirroring accounts are purchased in the clients name and held in custody at an independent broker-dealer.
Covestor raised $6.5m in April 2008, in a round led by Union Square Ventures and Spark Capital who were also joined by Amadeus Capital Partners. Other investors include private investors from the financial markets in New York and London and Independent News & Media
, whose CEO Sir Anthony O'Reilly was formerly a board member of the NYSE. Covestor has been widely covered in the press, including The Wall Street Journal , Barron's , Reuters and Business Week.
Over 500 million US dollars in securities are shared through the service, and the site has replicated 100 million US dollars worth in trades. Its members are located in more than 100 countries and hold positions in over 10,000 different securities. All securities in mirroring accounts are purchased in the clients name and held in custody at an independent broker-dealer.
Covestor raised $6.5m in April 2008, in a round led by Union Square Ventures and Spark Capital who were also joined by Amadeus Capital Partners. Other investors include private investors from the financial markets in New York and London and Independent News & Media
Independent News & Media
Independent News & Media plc , is a media organisation based in Dublin, Ireland, with interests in 22 countries on 4 continents worldwide. The company owns over 200 print titles, more than 130 radio stations, over 100 commercial websites and many billboard locations, and is a leading press player...
, whose CEO Sir Anthony O'Reilly was formerly a board member of the NYSE. Covestor has been widely covered in the press, including The Wall Street Journal , Barron's , Reuters and Business Week.