Robinhood is an investment platform offering commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrency, and options - all through a mobile app or website.

Robinhood Financial currently supports the following assets:

• U.S. exchange-listed stocks and ETFs.
• Options contracts for U.S. Exchange-Listed Stocks and ETFs.
• ADRs for over 650 globally-listed companies.

This is how it works: When customers place trades on the platform, their orders are routed to market makers or trading firms for execution and to make an order flow. These firms pay Robinhood fees for the opportunity to execute their trades and potentially profit from the bid-ask spread and other trading strategies.

Brokerage accounts are offered through Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC), which is a registered broker-dealer. Robinhood Securities, LLC (member SIPC) is a registered broker-dealer and provides brokerage clearing services. Both are subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

76% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Summary: Robinhood is currently only available to investors residing in the United States due to U.S.-specific regulatory guidelines. While the platform has not yet announced plans to expand to the UK or Europe, eToro is recommended as a strong international alternative.

Pros Explained Robinhood leans into its expertise as a mobile offering, catering to traders who are looking for basic features that are easy to navigate quickly. No trading fees or commissions: This is the hallmark of Robinhood's platform.

Summary: Robinhood is currently only available to investors residing in the United States due to U.S.-specific regulatory guidelines. While the platform has not yet announced plans to expand to the UK or Europe, eToro is recommended as a strong international alternative.

We currently only operate our business in the United States and offer services only to U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a legal address within the United States or Puerto Rico.

Additionally, any fees Robinhood receives may vary and is subject to change. Neither Robinhood Financial LLC nor any of its affiliates are banks.

How Does Robinhood Make Money? Robinhood's business model has a few different revenue streams. These include payment for order flow (PFOF), Robinhood Gold subscription fees, interest on margin loans and securities loans, income generated from cash, and interchange fees.

Robinhood provides 100% commission-free stock, options, ETF and cryptocurrency trades, making it attractive to investors who trade frequently. Still, these days many big-name brokers also offer free trades, so it makes sense to compare other features when picking a broker.

Robinhood (HOOD) is a popular financial services company with more than 12.2 million monthly active users (MAU) as of September 2022. 1 It's considered a safe option for investors' securities and cash for various reasons: Robinhood is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corp.