Mintos launched commission-free ETF investing, allowing clients to invest in more than 1,000 UCITS-compliant ETFs with no transaction fees, no custody charges and a minimum investment of €1. The European investment platform introduced the service to remove cost barriers that can discourage smaller or first-time investors from building diversified portfolios. The move broadens Mintos' multi-asset offering as retail demand for low-cost passive investing continues to grow across Europe.
Mintos Offers 1,000+ UCITS-Compliant ETFs
The ETF catalogue includes more than 1,000 funds that comply with the European Union's UCITS regulatory framework, which sets standards for diversification, transparency and investor protection for retail investment products. The available funds represent many of the ETFs most commonly used by European investors and cover a broad range of asset classes, sectors and geographic markets.
Investors can access ETFs from major global issuers including iShares, Vanguard and VanEck through infrastructure provided by Upvest. Mintos said investors can buy and sell ETFs without paying transaction commissions or custody fees, with investments starting from as little as €1.
Martins Sulte, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Mintos, said: "European investors put a record €330 billion into ETFs in 2025. Vanguard projects that number will only grow, with 100 million Europeans expected to be ETF investors by 2035, up from 30 million today. ETFs are where the majority of European investors begin their investing journey: diversified, transparent, and now, on Mintos, completely free to buy or sell. We wanted to remove every barrier between an investor and their first ETF."
Platform Targets Long-Term Investors With €1 Minimum
Mintos stated that eliminating trading commissions is particularly valuable for investors making regular, smaller contributions to their portfolios. Traditional flat transaction fees can significantly reduce the amount invested when contribution sizes are modest. A €1 dealing commission on a €20 investment represents a 5% upfront cost before market performance is taken into account. Under Mintos' pricing model, the full investment amount is allocated to the selected ETF.
The platform supports both self-directed investing and automated portfolio management. Investors may purchase individual ETFs starting from €1 or choose Mintos Core ETFs, an automatically rebalanced portfolio of equity and fixed-income ETFs that requires a minimum investment of €50 and carries no management or custody fees. Both approaches can be used simultaneously, allowing investors to combine automated investing with individually selected ETFs within the same account.
Mintos Plans Recurring Investment Feature
Mintos announced plans to introduce recurring Investment Plans, enabling users to automate contributions on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly basis. The feature is intended to support long-term investing strategies by allowing investors to build ETF portfolios through regular contributions without manually placing each order.
ETF Adoption Accelerates Across Europe
Passive investing has attracted record inflows over recent years as investors increasingly favour diversified, low-cost investment vehicles over actively managed funds. Digital investment platforms have responded by lowering account minimums, introducing fractional investing and reducing trading commissions to attract younger and first-time investors.
By combining commission-free ETF trading, fractional investing from €1 and automated portfolio options, Mintos is positioning itself to compete more directly with European investment platforms offering long-term wealth-building products. The addition of ETFs broadens Mintos' multi-asset proposition and reflects the growing convergence between traditional brokerage services, automated investing and alternative investment platforms as firms compete for retail investors seeking a single destination for long-term portfolio management.
FAQ
What did Mintos launch for ETF investors?
Mintos launched commission-free ETF investing with access to more than 1,000 UCITS-compliant ETFs, no transaction fees, no custody charges and a €1 minimum investment.
Why did Mintos eliminate ETF trading fees?
Mintos stated the service was designed to remove cost barriers that can discourage smaller or first-time investors from building diversified portfolios, particularly for investors making regular, smaller contributions.
What upcoming feature did Mintos announce?
Mintos announced plans to introduce recurring Investment Plans, enabling users to automate contributions on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly basis.
