Fundrise vs Percent Comparison

Assess their risks, liquidity, investments, returns, timeframes and other terms

Invest in private assets

Invest in private credit deals

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Investments
$10

Fundrise allows a minimum investment of $10 for taxable accounts and $1,000 for IRAs.

Investments
$500

Investors can enter the private credit market via Percent with a minimum of $500, accessing a variety of asset-based securities and corporate loans.


Moderate Risk
3/5

Investing with Fundrise involves risks such as limited liquidity, potential modifications to the share repurchase program, market volatility affecting asset values, the possibility of total investment loss, and regulatory changes impacting operations.

Moderate Risk
3/5

Investing on Percent comes with inherent risks, despite efforts to minimize these through a proprietary risk framework for its own deals. The risk levels can vary across the platform, depending on whether Percent or a third party underwrites the deal.


Minimum Liquidity
1/5

Fundrise offers liquidity through its share repurchase program, allowing investors to redeem shares quarterly with no penalties or costs.

Minimum Liquidity
1/5

Liquidity on Percent, as with many private credit platforms, varies by investment. Generally, these investments are less liquid than public stocks, tied to longer-term commitments without guaranteed immediate access to funds.

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Low Return
4.81 %

Investors on Fundrise can expect returns through dividends and appreciation, with an average income return of 4.81% over 7 years.

Moderate Return
13.41 %

As of February 1, 2024, Percent offers a 2.5% interest rate on idle cash in accounts and reports a historical weighted average APY of 13.41% on investments.


Long-term Investment
5+ years

Fundrise is designed for long-term investments, ideally for a period of 5 or more years, due to its focus on strategies aimed at long-term return potential.

Short-term Investment
3+ months

Percent offers investment horizons starting at 3 months, accommodating short-term investment strategies.


Who can invest
United States

To be eligible to invest with Fundrise, individuals must meet several criteria: they must be at least 18 years old, have permanent residency in the United States, possess a valid U.S. tax ID, and file taxes in the U.S. The platform is open to both accredited and non-accredited investors.

Who can invest
United States

Percent accepts investments only from accredited investors in the U.S. with U.S. bank accounts, adhering to Reg D 506(c) exemption rules.


Moderate Volatility
3/5

Assets on the Fundrise platform, such as private real estate and venture capital, typically show lower volatility compared to public stocks and bonds, due to less frequent valuation updates and reduced exposure to daily market swings.

Moderate Volatility
3/5

Assets on Percent generally show lower volatility than public market investments due to the nature of private credit, which often involves fixed returns from contractual agreements.


Regulation and audits
SEC Regulated

Fundrise is regulated by the SEC and must comply with strict reporting, disclosure, and operational standards. It undergoes regular independent audits to verify financial accuracy, legal compliance, and the effectiveness of its internal controls, ensuring transparency and integrity in its operations for investor protection.

Regulation and audits
SEC Regulated

Percent is regulated under Regulation D, 506(c) of the Securities Act, allowing only accredited investors to participate after verifying their status.


Insurance
No

Investments on Fundrise, including real estate and alternative assets, are not insured by the FDIC or any other government agency, exposing investors to the risk of loss without insurance protection.

Insurance
Yes

Funds deposited with Percent are held at an FDIC-insured bank, ensuring protection up to $250,000, the maximum allowed by law, providing security for investors' capital in case of a bank failure.


Payouts
Dividends

Dividends are paid quarterly, based on income from portfolio projects, and can be either reinvested or cashed out. Appreciation comes from increases in the value of the investment, reflected in the net asset value (NAV) of shares. Returns start accruing after investment settlement, typically within 5 business days, and can be tracked on the Investor Dashboard.

Payouts
No Recurring Payouts

Percent provides returns through interest payments or fixed returns from private credit deals, rather than traditional dividends.


Withdrawals

To withdraw funds from Fundrise, investors must submit a liquidation request. Liquidations are reviewed quarterly for most funds, with a waiting period for the eFund. No penalty is charged for liquidating shares from the Flagship, Income, or Innovation Funds, but eREIT and eFund shares held for less than five years may incur a penalty. Liquidations are processed on a "First in, first out" basis.

Withdrawals

Upon investment maturity on Percent, funds (principal and yield) are credited to the investor's account. Investors can then transfer these funds to an external account or reinvest.


Extra Fees
Yes

Fundrise charges a 0.15% annual advisory fee, a 0.85% management fee for real estate funds, and a 1.85% management fee for the Innovation Fund. Early liquidation of eREIT or eFund shares before 5 years incurs a 1% penalty.

Extra Fees
Yes

From September 2023, Percent charges a fee of 10% on interest payments, not affecting the principal.


Taxes
Tax Form

Fundrise investors can expect Form 1099-DIV for eREITs or interval funds with distributions over $10, Schedule K-1 for eFund shares, and Form 1099-B for liquidated shares. Tax documents are issued at the end of January for 1099-DIVs and mid-March for K-1s, available on the investor dashboard. Multiple funds in a portfolio may result in receiving multiple tax forms.

Taxes
Tax Form

Percent provides investors with a consolidated 1099-INT form each tax year, reporting all investment income as ordinary income for tax purposes.

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