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We analyzed 7 of the fastest-growing personal finance apps of all time to figure out the secrets to their success — here’s what we learned

CB Insights

At the time of acquisition, it had 700,000 users and had processed about $12 billion in transactions since its launch in 2013. Robinhood’s goal was not to build an app for day-traders or portfolio managers; it was to build an app for the first-time retail investor. We’re making investing accessible to young people.

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