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Robinhood

Stock Brokers

Robinhood offers investing and brokerage products through U.S. entities, with product availability varying by account and location. Its official disclosures cover eligible stocks, ETFs, options, fractional shares, retirement accounts, cash products, and cryptocurrency. Commission schedules, regulatory fees, asset protections, and transferability differ by product; cryptocurrency is not protected by FINRA or SIPC. Review the applicable Robinhood legal and fee disclosures before opening or funding an account.

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Catalog tags

Millennial/Gen Z Investors Mobile-First Users Casual Investors

Risk Warning

Trading financial instruments involves significant risk and can result in the loss of your invested capital. You should not invest more than you can afford to lose and should ensure that you fully understand the risks involved. Leverage trading can amplify both profits and losses. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Before trading, please consider your level of experience, investment objectives, and seek independent financial advice if necessary.

Key Features

Commission-Free Trading
Fractional Shares
Crypto Trading
Cash Card
IPO Access
24/5 Market
IRA Match

Listed highlights

  • Simple mobile-first interface
  • Eligible fractional-share access
  • IPO access may be available
  • Retirement and cash products available
  • Crypto access in supported locations

Listed considerations

  • Limited research and analysis tools
  • Customer support primarily through app/email
  • Gamification can encourage overtrading
  • Limited account types compared to full-service brokers

Quick Comparison

FeatureRobinhoodInteractive BrokersFidelityDBS VickerseToro
RatingNot availableNot availableNot availableNot availableNot available
PricingProduct and account dependent$0/trade for eligible Lite products$0 online U.S. stocks/ETFs; product fees applyMarket and account dependentFees vary by country and product
Founded20131978194619862007

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robinhood free?
Some eligible U.S. stock, ETF, and options trades have $0 commission, but regulatory and other fees may apply. Crypto and other products have separate pricing and disclosures.
What protections apply to Robinhood assets?
Eligible brokerage assets may receive SIPC protection through the applicable brokerage entity. Robinhood's disclosures state that cryptocurrency is not protected by FINRA or SIPC.
What is Robinhood Gold?
Robinhood Gold is a paid subscription with additional features. Check Robinhood's current subscription page for the current price, benefits, and eligibility.
Can I trade cryptocurrency on Robinhood?
Crypto access is available in supported locations and is subject to separate product terms, fees, custody arrangements, and protections.
Pricing
Robinhood advertises $0 commissions for eligible U.S.-listed stocks, ETFs, and options in investing accounts, but regulatory, exchange, spread, transfer, and other fees can apply. Gold and crypto pricing are separate schedules.
Min Deposit
Product and account dependent
Founded
2013
Mobile App
Yes
Demo Account
No
Withdrawal
2-3 business days
Support
24/7 In-App Chat, Email, Phone (Gold members)
Regulation
SEC/FINRA for applicable brokerage entitiesSIPC applies to eligible brokerage assetsCrypto is not FINRA/SIPC protected

Licence number and legal-entity verification: not recorded. Check the regulator directly.

Platforms
iOSAndroidWeb
Deposit Methods
Bank Transfer (ACH)Wire TransferDirect Deposit