We’re incredibly proud to announce that NVSTly has won the Gold Stevie® Award for Tech Startup of the Year – Services in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards®! Winners were officially revealed on April 24th, and this recognition is a powerful validation of the innovation, impact, and passion our team continues to deliver every day.

More than 250 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s Stevie Award winners.

We were honored among a competitive field of over 3,600 nominations from organizations across nearly every industry. NVSTly was recognized for redefining social investing with a first-of-its-kind platform that empowers traders to track, share, and automatically broadcast trades and buy/sell alerts across nearly every financial market—including stocks, options, forex, and crypto—with futures support coming soon.

The Stevie judges praised NVSTly for “creating an ecosystem that blends brokerage integration, real-time trade tracking, and community engagement into one seamless experience,” and noted that “NVSTly’s social investing model is paving the way for a new generation of retail traders.”

This award comes at a time of major momentum for us:

:star: 4.9-star rating on the iOS App Store :star: 5.0-star rating on Google Play :star: 4.9-star rating on Product Hunt :star: 5.0-star rating on Disboard for our 51,000+ strong Discord trading community :star: 4.98-star rating on Top.gg — making our trading bot the highest-rated and only one of its kind in the finance category

And it’s not our first recognition. NVSTly has previously earned:

:trophy: Fintech Product of the Week on Product Hunt (2023 & 2024) :trophy: People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Benzinga Fintech Awards

We’re still just getting started. Our mobile and web platform is used by over 10,000 traders, and our brokerage integrations now include Webull, with Moomoo support launching in the coming days and Schwab integration already underway. These integrations allow traders to automate buy/sell alerts directly to their NVSTly followers and across Discord and supported social platforms.

“Winning a Gold Stevie is an incredible milestone that reflects the hard work of our team and the unwavering support of our community,” said Rich Watson, CEO of NVSTly. “We’ve always believed that trading should be transparent, collaborative, and empowering—and this recognition confirms we’re building something truly impactful.”

More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and App of the Year, among others. NVSTly was nominated in the Tech Startup of the Year – Services category for financial technology startups.

We’ll be officially celebrated at the 2025 Stevie Awards gala in New York City on June 10, but today, we’re celebrating with the traders, creators, investors, and builders who have believed in our mission from day one. (It's still undecided if anyone representing NVSTly will attend the award event to be presented or award.)

Thank you for being part of this journey. We’re just getting started.

If you’ve spent any time around stock trading communities, chances are you’ve heard the name Webull pop up more than once. It’s not just another brokerage app—it’s one of the go-to platforms for retail traders across the globe. But what exactly is Webull? Why do so many individual traders prefer it over other platforms? And how does NVSTly take its capabilities even further?

Let’s break it all down.

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What Is Webull?

Webull is a commission-free trading app that allows users to trade stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies from their phones or desktop. Launched in 2017, it quickly gained popularity for its sleek interface, real-time data, and powerful tools—all without the traditional fees associated with many brokerage platforms.

While it’s often compared to Robinhood, Webull caters more to active traders and those who want slightly more advanced tools without the complexity (or costs) of institutional-level platforms.

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What Can You Do on Webull?

Webull offers a full suite of features for modern traders:

• Commission-free trading for stocks, options, ETFs, and crypto
• Extended trading hours (premarket and after-hours)
• In-depth charting tools with technical indicators
• Fractional shares trading to invest with any dollar amount
• Paper trading for practice without real money
• Level 2 market data (Nasdaq TotalView, subscription-based)
• Custom alerts and watchlists
• Community feed for trade ideas and discussions

Whether you’re a beginner trying to learn the ropes or an experienced trader managing multiple positions daily, Webull is designed to give you an edge.

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Why Retail Traders Prefer Webull Over Other Brokers

Here are some reasons why Webull has become a fan favorite among retail traders:

✅ Advanced Tools, Simple UI

Unlike many traditional brokers with clunky interfaces, Webull balances powerful tools with a user-friendly design. You get access to real-time quotes, charting with dozens of indicators, and customizable layouts—all wrapped in a clean, modern app.

✅ Free Options Trading

While some platforms charge per contract or per trade for options, Webull offers commission-free options trading, which is a huge win for active options traders.

✅ No Account Minimums

New traders can get started with as little (or as much) money as they want. There are no minimum deposit requirements for standard cash or margin accounts.

✅ Fractional Shares

Webull lets users invest in fractional shares, meaning you don’t need to buy an entire share of high-priced stocks like Amazon or Tesla. You can invest as little as $5 into a stock, making it easier to build a diversified portfolio with any budget.

✅ Paper Trading

Webull gives users a way to test strategies in a simulated environment, which is perfect for learning without risking real money.

✅ Mobile & Desktop Support

Webull’s mobile app is robust, but the desktop version is just as powerful—great for traders who prefer multi-screen setups or deeper analysis.

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Webull Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

• $0 commissions on stocks, options, ETFs, and crypto
• Clean and intuitive interface
• Real-time data and news
• Built-in paper trading
• Fractional shares
• Support for extended hours trading
• Level 2 market data available

⚠️ Cons

• No mutual funds
• Webull uses a high spread for crypto trading
• Slight learning curve for beginners

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How NVSTly Supercharges Your Webull Experience

Webull is powerful on its own—but when integrated with NVSTly, it becomes next-level.

NVSTly is the fastest-growing social trading app, where traders can automatically track, share, and analyze their trades, all in one place. Thanks to deep Webull integration, you can now connect your Webull account to NVSTly in seconds.

🔗 Connect in Seconds with a QR Code

Linking your Webull account is as simple as scanning a QR code inside your NVSTly account settings using the Webull mobile app. That’s it—your trades are now synced automatically.

💼 What You Get with NVSTly + Webull

• Auto-tracked trades — No more manual logging or screenshots
• Real-time trade sharing — Followers see your trades as they happen
• Performance analytics — Gain insights into your win rate, risk/reward, and more
• Automate your trade signals — Save time and help followers catch entries earlier, closer to your price
• Trade history dashboards — View and share detailed stats for your trades, with visual breakdowns
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Recaps — Get beautifully designed trade summaries sent straight to your Discord or social profiles

Whether you’re a solo trader or part of a larger trading community, NVSTly makes it ridiculously easy to share your journey, learn from others, and improve your performance—all while staying 100% focused on the markets.

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Final Thoughts

Webull has earned its spot as a top-tier brokerage app for retail traders, offering a powerful platform with zero commissions and high-quality tools. When paired with NVSTly, your trading becomes smarter and more connected—automating the way your trades are tracked, shared, and analyzed, so you can focus on the markets while NVSTly handles the rest.

If you’re a Webull user and haven’t connected to NVSTly yet, now’s the time. Your trading deserves more than just a broker—it deserves a platform built to grow with you.

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Ready to level up your Webull trading?
➡️ Sign in to NVSTly, go to Brokerages & Exchanges in your account settings, click Connect next to Webull, and follow the QR code instructions to link your account in seconds.

Available on web, iOS, Android, & fully integrated with Discord through a unique bot – the only of its kind!