Robinhood

Robinhood: commission-free trading and investing platform

Robinhood is an investment platform that offers commission-free trading of stocks, options, cryptocurrencies, and funds, according to its own presentation. The company markets its services through the Robinhood app and Robinhood Legend, a tool geared toward trading strategies and tracking market trends. The firm presents itself as an option for a new generation of investors and offers education through Robinhood Learn.

Investment products and services

The offering includes stocks and funds through Robinhood Financial, and cryptocurrencies through Robinhood Crypto. In the crypto assets section, the platform allows you to buy, sell, and transfer BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE, SHIB, and other coins, with 24/7 trading and a starting amount from $1. It also offers access to options and futures, as well as initial public offering investment products (IPO Access).

The company also markets a professionally managed portfolio called Robinhood Strategies, which proactively adjusts your investments and provides market insights. Robinhood Gold members get zero management fees on every dollar over $100,000, according to the terms indicated by the company. The Gold subscription costs $5 per month.

Advanced tools and agentic trading

Robinhood has introduced advanced trading tools under the Robinhood Legend brand, aimed at building strategies and tracking market trends. Among the announced new features is agentic trading, which allows you to assign a dedicated Robinhood account to an artificial intelligence agent to trade and monitor its activity and performance from the app. The company has also introduced a virtual credit card for AI agents, with 3% cash back and user-defined controls.

Complementary financial services

The platform offers a spending account through Robinhood Money, a Robinhood Cash Card prepaid debit card issued by Sutton Bank, and the Robinhood Gold Card, subject to credit approval and issued by Coastal Community Bank. Robinhood Gold is a subscription program with premium services. The company also markets retirement services, staking, blockchain, wallet, and API connection, among other products listed in its catalog.

Security and account protection

The company states that it maintains a Robinhood protection guarantee, with measures to safeguard data, protect accounts from unauthorized activity, and multi-factor authentication on all accounts. It also indicates that its support team is available 24/7.

Corporate structure and regulation

Brokerage services are offered by Robinhood Financial LLC, a registered broker-dealer and member of SIPC, and clearing services by Robinhood Securities, LLC, also a registered broker-dealer and member of SIPC. Portfolio management is provided by Robinhood Asset Management, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the SEC. Trading in futures and cleared swaps is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC, a futures commission merchant registered with the CFTC and a member of the NFA. Cryptocurrency services are provided through Robinhood Crypto, LLC, licensed for virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. The spending account is offered by Robinhood Money, LLC, a licensed money transmitter. Robinhood Gold Card is offered by Robinhood Credit, Inc. and issued by Coastal Community Bank. Robinhood Gold is a subscription program of Robinhood Gold, LLC. All these entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc. and are not banks.

The company warns that investing involves risks, including the possible loss of principal, and that investment products offered by Robinhood Financial are not FDIC insured or SIPC protected. Cryptocurrencies held through Robinhood Crypto are also not FDIC insured or SIPC protected. Funds in the spending account and the Robinhood Cash Card account may be eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance, up to $250,000 at Sutton Bank, without accruing interest. Options trading involves significant risks and is not suitable for all customers.

Events and communication

The company is hosting the HOOD Summit ’26 event, under the theme Engines of Creation, whose live stream was scheduled for September 29 at 5:30 PM Central Time, with the presentation of new trading tools. The company also maintains a corporate blog and a news section.

Location and contact

85 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025