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Robinhood
Investing for Everyone. Make unlimited commission-free trades in stocks, funds, options, and cryptocurrencies with Robinhood.
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Highlights
+1.14%
Asset Class Return•30d
#24 Rank
In Stocks•30d
Invest from
$1
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Overview
Robinhood is on a mission to democratize finance for all. At Robinhood, they believe the financial system should be built to work for everyone. That’s why they created products that let you start investing at your own pace, on your own terms. Commission-free investing, plus the tools you need to put your money in motion. Robinhood offers a cash account in which you can receive 0.30% APY as well as commission free trading on stocks, funds, options, and crypto.
Things to Know
You make money on
Value + Dividends
Fees
0%
Min Investment
$1
Payout frequency
Quarterly
Term of investment
Zero
Target Return
Varied
Liquidity
Easy
Open to
All Investors
Mobile Application
iOS, Android
Top Perks
Trade stocks, fractions, ETFs, options, crypto
The pioneer of commission-free investing
Custom news/notifications for asset tracking
Other ways to invest in Stocks
How you make money
As with other trading platforms, you earn a return from stock price appreciation and dividends. Robinhood makes it easy to trade Stocks, Fractional Shares, Options, Crypto and ETFs. Robinhood allows you to trade on margin as well. Robinhood also offers a cash management account. Earn 0.30% APY on your cash account and have easy access to your uninvested money with their cash management debit card.
How Robinhood makes money
Robinhood offers commission free trading and no management fee. They make money in several different ways:
- Paid Subscription: Robinhood offers their Gold membership for $5 per month
- Rebates from market makers and trading venues: Market makers (typically big institutions/funds) buy directly through the brokers to have discounted purchases. For that ability, the market makers pay a rebate to the brokerage to receive their orders . The brokerage sends your orders to the market maker that is most likely to execute at the best price for you and makes a few cents on each trade.
- Income generated from cash: They borrow the cash sitting in your account and invest it into interest earning accounts and keep the profit.
- Margin Lending: They collect interest on money they lend to investors.
- Cash Account: Interchange fees from purchases made with the Cash Management debit card, and fees from program banks.
Is it safe?
Robinhood has seen massive growth over the years and now has an estimated 20 billion dollars under management with over 13 million users. Robinhood has been in operation since 2013 and has over 1200 employees. Robinhood Financial LLC is a member of SIPC, which protects customer accounts up to $500,000 (including $250,000 for claims for cash).
Established
2013
Country Available
US Only
Assets Managed
$50B
How You’re Taxed
Capital Gains
Income Tax
Investors are subject to short-term capital gains when selling stocks owned for one year or less, which are taxed at ordinary income tax rates. Long-term capital gains are applicable when assets are owned for more than one year, with tax rates ranging from 0% to 20%, depending on your total taxable income.
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Reviews (12)
Geraldo Melendrez
Great for beginners
Ric
Love Robinhood. I'm a pretty knowledgeable investor in public equities (though not a technical trader) so for me, having an easy to use trading platform without the fees is exactly what I'm after. They news highlights and overall functionality is perfect. Whether your new to investing or experienced - Robinhood is fantastic
N8 Dizzle
Free stock no scam
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