The Exit Code is an automated trading app made for everyday investors. After using it for months, we score it A-. The phone app really shines — it's clean and quick. We explain the good and the not-so-good below.
Best for: Everyday investors who prefer using their phone and are comfortable starting with $0.
Not for: Advanced traders who trade all day, or anyone who needs 24/7 phone help.
The Exit Code is among the rare trading apps that put its money into being reliable — reliability and fair fees — instead of flashy advertising. From what we saw in testing, we rate it A-.
What keeps it from a top score is the price of some extras that could be lower. These aren't deep problems — they're easy to change — the app itself is solid.
Placing a trade is quick and simple. In our testing, everything went through without fuss and prices were fair, often a touch better than average.
For simple buys and sells, it does the job well. More advanced trades can sometimes be a little slower — but most people won't notice.
There's no charge to trade stocks — zero commission. That covers what most people do.
Where you might pay more are a few add-on services, which could be lower. Everything is listed clearly up front, so there are no nasty surprises.
The app is really well made. Everything is easy to find, even on day one.
You get useful research built in — prices, news, and simple charts — and it tells you where it comes from. The website is fine as well, though most people will prefer the app.
Safety is a strong point. Your funds are kept apart from the company's own money, for your protection.
The platform is regulated in more than one country and passes independent security checks. For crypto, it's stored with a regulated custodian — standard practice, but worth a mention.
Overall, we're happy to give The Exit Code a score of A- for regular users. It gets the basics right: easy to use, safe, and honest about costs.
To get top marks, The Exit Code would only need to lower a few charges. We'll revisit this every so often.
From add-on services, like optional upgrades, and interest on spare cash. Everyday trading stays free.
You can open a standard account, and retirement savings accounts. Opening one is free and quick, with a short wait for certain types.
Not that we found. The Exit Code shows all costs up front — no monthly charge, no inactivity fee. A few add-ons cost more, but never hidden.
For regular stocks, yes. If you use advanced options strategies, you may notice small delays. Heavy currency traders may find cheaper options elsewhere.
Yes, you can. Moving your account in is supported, and The Exit Code will usually cover the fee your old provider charges up to a limit. The move takes a few days.
Of course. There are no lock-ups. Money reaches you in about 24 hours, with no fee from the platform.
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