Capital One
A major US credit-card lender and bank, best known for its consumer cards. After buying Discover it now runs its own card network too, putting it closer to Visa and Mastercard.
Returns shown in USD. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future results. Owning a single stock is riskier than a diversified fund.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy COF on Interactive Brokers?
Yes. Capital One (COF) is a United States company available to investors worldwide through Interactive Brokers (IBKR), which is a popular low-cost way to buy overseas shares thanks to its low FX conversion cost and low trading commissions.
What does Capital One do?
A major US credit-card lender and bank, best known for its consumer cards. After buying Discover it now runs its own card network too, putting it closer to Visa and Mastercard.
What currency does COF trade in?
COF trades in USD. On TickerCompare its chart and returns are converted to US dollars so you can compare it on the same basis as every other stock and ETF on the site.
Is COF a risky investment?
Owning a single company like Capital One is riskier than owning a diversified fund: if this one business stumbles there is nothing else in the holding to cushion it, and single stocks can swing far more than a broad ETF. Most beginners keep individual names to a small slice of a mostly fund-based portfolio.