Robinhood Review (2025)

Is Robinhood good for beginners?

Yes. Robinhood’s simple design and commission-free structure make it a great starting point for new investors.

What can I invest in with Robinhood?

Robinhood supports trading of stocks, ETFs, and options on stocks and ETFs for qualified traders.

Does Robinhood charge fees?

There is a fee for futures contracts and index options. Robinhood Gold is optional and offers premium features for $5/month.

Disclosure

All investments involve risk and loss of principal is possible.

Margin borrowing increases your level of market risk, as a result it has the potential to magnify both your gains and losses. Before using margin, customers must determine whether this type of strategy is right for them given their investment objectives and risk tolerance. Regardless of the underlying value of the securities you purchased, you must repay your margin loan. Robinhood Financial can change its maintenance margin requirements at any time without prior notice. If the equity in your account falls below the minimum maintenance requirements (varies according to the security), you’ll have to deposit additional cash or acceptable collateral. If you fail to meet your minimums, Robinhood Financial may be forced to sell some or all of your securities, with or without your prior approval. For more information please see Robinhood Financial’s Margin Disclosure Statement, Margin Agreement and FINRA Investor Information.

Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Certain complex options strategies (including multi-leg) carry additional risk and complexities including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.

The 3% matching on contributions requires a subscription with Robinhood Gold ($5/mo) and customers must stay subscribed to Gold for 1 year after your first Gold match to keep the full Gold match. The funds that earned the match must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid a potential Early IRA Match Removal Fee. Match rate subject to change. Non-Gold customers receive a 1% match. Offer only applies to self-directed IRAs. For more information refer to the IRA Match FAQ.

You must have compensation (wage income) in order to contribute to an IRA.Funds being contributed into or distributed from retirement accounts may entail tax consequences. Contributions are limited and withdrawals before age 59 1/2 may be subject to a penalty tax. Robinhood does not provide tax advice; please consult with a tax adviser if you have questions.

The Robinhood IRA is available to any U.S. customer with a Robinhood brokerage account in good standing.

Robinhood Gold is a subscription-based membership program of premium services offered through Robinhood Gold, LLC.

Brokerage services are offered through Robinhood Financial LLC, (RHF) a registered broker dealer (member SIPC) and clearing services through Robinhood Securities, LLC, (RHS) a registered broker dealer (member SIPC).

RHF and RHS are not banks. All are separate but affiliated entities. Securities offered by RHF are not FDIC insured and involve risk, including possible loss of principal.