Over the past few weeks, there was a promotion circulating across Polish investment forums and online communities about the Investing.one app. New users could receive free shares worth up to €100 after completing a few simple steps.
It was a classic welcome bonus — and for people who were just starting their journey with the stock market, it could have been a great opportunity to begin without taking a big financial risk.
However, the promotion ended yesterday, so it is no longer available.
How Did This Promotion Work?
In short, it worked like this:
- you created an account on Investing.one
- you completed the identity verification process (standard KYC, like on any financial platform)
- you deposited a small amount, usually around €10–12
- you bought any stock or ETF with that deposit
- and then you received a bonus in the form of free shares (sometimes one, sometimes several) worth up to €100
Many users online reported that they actually received different amounts — sometimes a few euros, sometimes several dozen, and occasionally close to the full limit.
Why Did They Give Away Free Shares?
The reason was simple: it was a typical marketing “starter” campaign.
Investment platforms run promotions like this because they want to:
- attract new users
- encourage people to make their first investment
- increase the chance that someone stays longer and starts investing regularly
A free share was basically a way to help people take their first step and feel more comfortable with investing.
Why Was It Interesting for Beginners?
The biggest advantage was that people could start investing without putting in a large amount of money.
It was a good way to:
- see how buying stocks works in practice
- learn about ETFs and well-known companies from the US or Europe
- understand what an investment portfolio looks like
- test the platform with minimal stress
For many beginners, making the first stock purchase is the hardest part — and the free bonus made it more motivating.
What Was Worth Keeping in Mind?
As always, there were a few important things to remember:
- to receive the bonus, users had to meet the requirements (deposit + purchase)
- free shares often came with a holding period before they could be withdrawn or sold (for example 60–90 days)
- investing always involves risk — prices can go up, but they can also go down
It was best to treat it as a learning opportunity, not a guaranteed way to make quick money.
Summary
The Investing.one promotion with free shares up to €100 was an interesting option for anyone who wanted to enter the world of investing and see how it works in practice.
