The Directory

Investing apps in Latin America, by country

A starting map of platforms you can actually use to invest in local currency. Every entry below is licensed and supervised by a named local regulator, and each link points to the official site. Inclusion here is not a recommendation — it is a filter for "regulated and real".

Regulated investing platforms by country. Links go to each platform’s official site.
PlatformWhat it isCountryRegulator
cetesdirectocetesdirecto.comGovernment platform to buy Mexican government bonds (CETES, BONDES, UDIBONOS) directly, from a few pesos, with no broker in between.MXBanxico · Nacional Financiera
GBMgbm.comLong-established brokerage (since 1981). Mexican and US stocks, ETFs and funds; assets custodied at Indeval in your name.MXCNBV · BMV
Fintualfintual.mxAutomated, diversified index-fund portfolios with no minimums, built around your goals and risk tolerance. Also operates in Chile (fintual.cl).MX · CLCNBV (MX) · CMF (CL)
Tesouro Diretotesourodireto.com.brGovernment platform to buy Brazilian federal bonds (Tesouro Selic, IPCA+, Prefixado) from about R$30 — the simplest low-risk start in Brazil.BRTesouro Nacional · B3
XP Investimentosxpi.com.brFull-menu brokerage: stocks, fixed income (CDB, LCI/LCA), funds, ETFs and Treasury bonds, all in one account.BRCVM · B3 · Banco Central
tybatyba.com.coApp for digital CDTs, mutual funds and voluntary pension, from small amounts. Managed by Credicorp Capital companies.COSuperfinanciera
Triitrii.coApp for Colombian and international stocks, ETFs, fixed income and CDTs, at low commissions. Orders executed via Acciones & Valores S.A.COSuperfinanciera
Racionalracional.clApp to invest in US stocks and ETFs from small amounts, with goal-based portfolios. Custody and execution through Vector Capital, a CMF-regulated broker.CLCMF
IOL invertirOnlineinvertironline.comLong-running Argentine broker for stocks, CEDEARs, bonds, mutual funds and the MEP dollar.ARCNV · BYMA
Balanzbalanz.comFull-service Argentine broker: stocks, bonds, CEDEARs, mutual funds and fixed income.ARCNV · BYMA
Cocoscocos.capitalApp-first Argentine broker for CEDEARs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and the MEP dollar, with a simple beginner interface.ARCNV · Caja de Valores
Renta 4renta4.pePeruvian brokerage (SAB), part of Spain’s Renta 4 group. Peruvian and international stocks, funds, ETFs and fixed income.PESMV

Directory checked July 2026. Links go to official domains; always verify a platform’s current registration with the regulator before investing. Not financial advice — see the lessons for how these tools fit into a plan.

See the full guide for each country (regulator, bonds, taxes) →

How to read this

What “vetted” means here — and what it does not

Each platform below is included for one reason: it is authorised and supervised by its country’s financial regulator (CNBV, CVM, CMF, CNV, SMV or the Superintendencia Financiera), or it is a government bond platform. That is the bar — not returns, not popularity, not a review score.

This is a directory, not advice and not an endorsement of any single app. We have no affiliation with these companies and earn nothing from them. Fees, features and even regulatory status change; before opening any account, confirm the platform is still registered on the regulator’s own website and read its current terms. And remember the order of the lessons — an app is the last step, after an emergency fund and a clear goal, not the first.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know an investing app is safe in Latin America?
Check that it is registered with the national financial regulator — CNBV (Mexico), CVM (Brazil), CMF (Chile), CNV (Argentina), SMV (Peru) or the Superintendencia Financiera (Colombia). Every platform in this directory is, but registrations change, so confirm the current status on the regulator’s own website before you deposit money.
Which investing app is best for beginners?
There is no single "best" app — it depends on your country, your currency and what you want to buy. For a true beginner the calmest starting points are government-bond platforms (cetesdirecto in Mexico, Tesouro Direto in Brazil) and low-cost, diversified funds. This site does not recommend a specific product; it teaches you how to choose.
Do these apps cost money to use?
Most charge a fee — a commission per trade, an annual management fee on funds, or a spread on currency. Government-bond platforms tend to be the cheapest. Fees matter enormously over time: watch the annual percentage, because a couple of percent a year quietly eats a large share of long-run returns.
Is this list an endorsement of these companies?
No. This is an educational directory. Platforms are listed because they are regulated and operate in the region, not because we recommend them or have any relationship with them. Do your own due diligence and, for personal decisions, consult a licensed advisor in your country.