If you invest from Argentina, Berry is the most convenient option for the vast majority: you start from $1, with no bank account, and with things neither Cocos nor IOL give you — direct U.S. stocks (not CEDEARs), prediction markets and funding with stablecoins or Bitcoin. Cocos and IOL are solid Argentine brokers if your world is CEDEARs and the local market. But point by point, Berry wins. Here it is.
Comparison table: where Berry wins
| Berry | Cocos | IOL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum to start | From $1 | Low amounts | Depends on the asset |
| No bank account | Yes | Yes | No (brokerage account) |
| Trading commissions | $0 | $0 | Charges commission |
| Fund with pesos, stablecoins or Bitcoin | Yes | No | No |
| Direct U.S. stocks and ETFs | Yes | Via CEDEAR (in pesos) | Via CEDEAR (in pesos) |
| Prediction markets (real events) | Yes | No | No |
| Yield on your balance | Yes | Limited (fund) | Limited (fund) |
| Regulated custody + SIPC coverage | Yes (SEC/SIPC) | Local (CNV) | Local (CNV) |
| Onboarding in minutes, no paperwork | Yes | Yes | More paperwork |
Why Berry is the convenient choice from Argentina
- You start from $1: no need to save up for your first investment. U.S. stocks and ETFs, with no minimums.
- No bank account or paperwork: you sign up in minutes and invest.
- Fund however you want: pesos, stablecoins or Bitcoin. Neither Cocos nor IOL let you in with crypto.
- More than stocks: you add prediction markets to trade the outcome of real-world events, and yield (yield) on your balance.
- Serious backing: stocks are held with a U.S. SEC-approved transfer agent, in regulated entities and with SIPC coverage.
- $0 commissions on stocks, ETFs and prediction markets.
What about Cocos and IOL?
Cocos is an app-first Argentine broker, very popular, with $0 commissions, CEDEARs and a fund for your balance. If your world is the Argentine market and CEDEARs, it works well. But for the U.S. you depend on CEDEARs in pesos —not the real stock—, you cannot fund with crypto and there are no prediction markets.
IOL (InvertirOnline) is a traditional Argentine broker, strong in the local market (Argentine stocks, bonds, funds) and CEDEARs. If your focus is the local exchange it works, but for the U.S. you depend on CEDEARs in pesos, you open a brokerage account and you trade during local market hours. More friction to get started.
Which one fits you?
- You want to start now, with little money, no paperwork: Berry.
- You want to fund with stablecoins or Bitcoin: Berry (the only one of the three).
- You want prediction markets: Berry.
- You want an app-first Argentine broker with CEDEARs and a fund: Cocos.
- Your focus is the traditional Argentine market (bonds, funds, local stocks): IOL.
To invest in the U.S. from Argentina without the hassle, Berry is the shortest path: from $1, no bank, and everything in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Which one has the lowest minimum?
Berry: you start from $1, with no minimums. It is the option built to start with small amounts.
Can I invest in U.S. stocks from Argentina without an overseas account?
Yes. With Berry you invest in U.S. stocks and ETFs straight from the app, with no overseas bank account and no local brokerage account.
Can I fund with crypto?
With Berry, yes: you fund with pesos, stablecoins or Bitcoin. Cocos and IOL do not allow it.
How is Berry different from buying CEDEARs?
A CEDEAR is a local certificate that tracks a U.S. stock and trades in pesos in Argentina (what Cocos and IOL offer). With Berry you access the U.S. stock directly —not a peso certificate—, from $1.
Ready to start: invest with Berry.