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The basics
No. Steadfolio is an educational tool. Sofia never tells you what to buy, sell, or when to do it. Everything inside is designed to help you understand how investing works so that you can make your own informed decisions.
Yes, you can start learning with Sofia for free. There's no requirement to connect a brokerage account or deposit any money to use the educational features.
People who feel like they've missed the boat on understanding investing, and don't know where to start. If dense financial content makes you feel behind, or you've avoided starting because you're afraid of getting it wrong, Steadfolio is built for you.
How it works
No. The Foundation track assumes zero prior knowledge. Sofia adjusts the pace based on what you already know, so you never feel talked down to or left behind.
A general AI tool can answer a question, but it doesn't know what you've already learned, doesn't follow a structured curriculum, and has no built-in guardrails for emotional moments like a market drop. Steadfolio is narrow by design: one purpose, a clear path, and safety built in from the start.
A dedicated space inside Steadfolio for when markets drop and fear kicks in. Instead of doom-scrolling headlines, you get calm, factual, historical context to help you think clearly.
Trust and safety
No, never. Steadfolio doesn't recommend specific securities, funds, or products. The tools inside - like the ETF evaluator and DCA simulator - are designed to teach you how to evaluate things yourself.
Steadfolio is built as an educational environment and doesn't require you to connect real brokerage accounts or share sensitive financial credentials to learn.
Educational tool - not financial advice No product recommendations No sales pitch, ever
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