Covestor is a free site to allow self-directed investors to benefit from each others investment decisions, similar to other user generated investment sites. What distinguishes this site, though, is that Covestor will develop track records for those that would like to be tracked. The member can then turn this track record into a business, becoming an investment advisor who earns fees and income. The member would then also pay Covestor a fee and his stock recommendations would become closed to those that join his group. Some have raised legal concerns about this activity, as it is thought one needs to be certified in order to give investment advice, but nothing on the site has changed thus far.