Bloom - Learn to Invest v1.3.2

Introducing Bloom, the leading app for learning investment strategies.

Whether you are a young adult embarking on your financial journey or a teenager seeking financial independence, Bloom is the ideal platform to expand your wealth and knowledge. Join our thriving community of over 1 million Bloomers who are learning and investing with Bloom, and take control of your financial future today.

LEARN

• Access 200+ interactive financial lessons created by distinguished Ivy League professors and industry experts, covering essential topics such as investing, money management, credit, saving, and more.
• Begin with foundational lessons on investment basics and progress to advanced concepts like diversification, dollar cost averaging, cryptocurrency, fundamental analysis, and beyond.
• Acquire skills in stock selection and portfolio building to make more informed investment decisions.
• Evaluate your knowledge through quick quizzes and earn stock rewards.
• Stay up-to-date with new weekly releases, ensuring a continuous learning experience.

INVEST

• Easily open a real investment account within minutes to access over 5,000 stocks and ETFs, kick-starting your wealth-building journey.
• Enjoy commission-free trading for stocks and ETFs on Bloom.
• Teens aged 13-17 can begin investing on Bloom with parental approval through our UTMA/UTGMA custodial accounts.
• Get started with as little as $1 by utilizing fractional shares.
• Dabble in the world of cryptocurrencies by investing in popular options such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
• Create personalized investment strategies using conditional and recurring orders.
• Effortlessly deposit funds from your bank accounts and debit cards, with no withdrawal fees ensuring your money is accessible when needed.
• Receive price alerts to track the movements of your preferred stocks.
• Rest easy knowing that your account is SIPC insured up to $500,000, and protected by bank-grade encryption and authentication.

EARN

• Pass the "Investing Basics" quiz and earn up to $75 worth of free stocks.
• Accumulate "Oinks" by completing financial lessons and quizzes.
• Redeem your Oinks for valuable rewards, such as stocks, raffle tickets, gift cards, and more.
• Engage in entertaining games like "Guess the Stock," "Card Game," and the "Stock Simulator Tournament" to earn additional Oinks.
• Take on "Quests," such as making your first stock purchase or referring friends to Bloom, to earn even more Oinks.

PARENTAL FEATURES FOR TEENS

Investing is a powerful tool for long-term wealth creation. However, it is often left untaught in schools. Bloom provides your teenager with the necessary knowledge through an extensive collection of 200+ top-tier financial lessons crafted by Ivy League professors and industry leaders. Additionally, Bloom offers a real investment account with advanced parental controls.

• Open a UTMA/UGMA custodial brokerage account for your teenager seamlessly within minutes. These accounts automatically transfer to your teen when they reach maturity, typically between ages 18-25 depending on your state of residence.
• Maintain control over your teen's financial journey with our customizable parental controls:
• • Approve your teen's stock trades through the Bloom app or enable automatic approvals.
  • Monitor your teenager's progress with financial lessons.
  • Define the types of assets your teen can buy and sell.
  • Keep a close eye on your teen's investments and returns.
• Not ready for your teen to begin investing? No worries. Start them off with the educational lessons and open a brokerage account whenever you feel comfortable.
• Enjoy flexible and secure funding options:
• • Add funds to your teen's investing account with as little as $1 using either a bank account or a debit card. Alternatively, allow them to fund their own account.
  • Set up an allowance directly on Bloom, providing your child with recurring deposits to teach them about income, saving, and more.
  • Withdraw funds from your teenager's account at any time.
• Your account is SIPC insured up to $500,000, ensuring the safety of your investments. Additionally, the use of bank-grade encryption and authentication further safeguards your account.
• If you have more than one teenager, rest assured knowing that you can add up to 5 teens to your account at no extra cost!