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Robinhood

Founded 2013 Headquartered United States ✓ SEC · FINRA · FCA (UK)

Robinhood offers a simple mobile-first platform for stocks, ETFs, options, and crypto, with $0 commission on stock and ETF trades (regulatory fees and other costs can apply)

✓ Pros
  • $0 commission on stocks and ETFs
  • Simple mobile app
  • Fractional shares
  • Crypto trading included
✗ Cons
  • Limited research tools
  • Payment for order flow
  • No mutual funds
  • Customer service issues reported

Fees & costs

Min. deposit
€$0
Trading
$0 commissie voor aandelen en ETF's (regulatory pass-through fees apply: SEC, OCC $0.04/contract, TAF). Crypto: geen commissie bij market-maker-routing (kosten zitten in de spread); exchange routing 0.95% taker / 0.50% maker op het laagste volumeniveau. VK: FX-kosten 0.10% (0.30% vrijdag 17:00 tot zondag 17:00 ET), opties $0.50 per contract.
Stock fee
$0
Spread
N/A ($0 commission on stocks and ETFs; payment for order flow)
Deposits
Free
Withdrawals
Free via ACH; $25 wire (domestic); internationale wires niet ondersteund; 1.75% debit card
Inactivity
None

Platforms & features

✓
Mobile App
Intuitive mobile-first trading experience
✓
Web Platform
Browser-based trading available
✓
Fractional Shares
Buy stocks starting from $1
✓
Crypto Trading
Trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies
✓
Options Trading
Options trading (contract and regulatory fees may apply)
✓
Robinhood Gold
Premium subscription with instant deposits, margin, and research
✗
Paper Trading
Practice trading with virtual money
✓
Cash Card
Debit card with cash back rewards

Who this fits best

✓ Beginners✓ mobile_first_traders✓ young_investors

Note: limited research tools.

Account opening steps

  1. 1.

    Download the App

    Get the Robinhood app from the App Store or Google Play

  2. 2.

    Sign Up

    Enter your email, create a password, and provide basic information

  3. 3.

    Verify Identity

    Provide your SSN and answer a few questions for identity verification

  4. 4.

    Link Bank Account

    Connect your bank account via Plaid for instant deposits

  5. 5.

    Start Trading

    Fund your account and start buying stocks, ETFs, options, or crypto

Editorial review

Robinhood is opgericht in 2013 en biedt handel met $0 commissie op aandelen en ETF's; wettelijke kosten en andere kosten kunnen gelden. De broker staat onder toezicht van de SEC en FINRA in de VS, en de FCA in het VK. Aandelen, ETF's, opties en crypto zijn beschikbaar; op aandelen en ETF's is er geen handelscommissie, bij crypto zitten de kosten in de spread. Er is geen minimale storting. De mobiele app is overzichtelijk, wat de instapdrempel voor beginners laag houdt.

Robinhood Gold ($5 per maand) voegt premiumfuncties toe: hogere onmiddellijke stortingslimiet, margehandel en Morningstar-onderzoek. Fractionele aandelen zijn beschikbaar vanaf $1. De cash card biedt cashback voor dagelijkse uitgaven.

In het VK biedt Robinhood UK Ltd (FCA-gereguleerd, FRN 823590) Amerikaanse aandelen en ADR's, opties, futures en sinds februari 2026 een Stocks & Shares ISA. Er is geen commissie en geen platformvergoeding; wel gelden FX-kosten van 0,10% (0,30% in het weekend). Britse beleggers kunnen geen Britse aandelen kopen. Beleggingen in het VK vallen niet onder de FSCS op de gebruikelijke manier: ze worden aangehouden door Robinhood Securities, LLC en vallen onder Amerikaanse bescherming. Crypto loopt via Bitstamp UK Ltd en is niet door de FSCS beschermd.

De keerzijde is dat Robinhood payment for order flow gebruikt: orders gaan via market makers, wat vragen oproept over uitvoeringskwaliteit. Bekijk zelf welke onderzoekstools je nodig hebt voordat je kiest. Er zijn geen beleggingsfondsen beschikbaar. Klachten over klantenservice zijn een terugkerend aandachtspunt. Robinhood past bij Amerikaanse beginners die zonder handelscommissie willen starten met aandelen en crypto via een eenvoudige mobiele app.

Frequently asked

What does Robinhood cost?
Robinhood charges no commission on stock and ETF trades (in the UK: US stocks and ADRs). Other costs apply: regulatory fees, options contract fees (in the UK $0.50 per contract), FX fees in the UK (0.10%, 0.30% at weekends) and, for crypto, the spread. Robinhood also earns money through payment for order flow, Robinhood Gold subscriptions and interest on cash balances.
Is Robinhood safe?
Robinhood is regulated by the SEC and FINRA, and is a member of SIPC, protecting securities up to $500,000 (including $250,000 for cash). Cryptocurrency is not covered by SIPC. In the UK, Robinhood UK Ltd is regulated by the FCA, but brokerage assets are not protected in the traditional way by the FSCS.
What is Robinhood Gold?
Robinhood Gold is a $5/month subscription that provides instant deposits up to $50,000, margin trading, professional research from Morningstar, and Level II market data.
Can I buy fractional shares on Robinhood?
Yes, Robinhood offers fractional shares, allowing you to invest in stocks and ETFs with as little as $1.
Does Robinhood offer crypto trading?
Yes, Robinhood offers crypto trading. With market maker routing there is no commission and the cost sits in the spread; exchange routing charges a fee (0.95% taker, 0.50% maker at the lowest volume tier). In the UK, crypto is offered through Bitstamp UK Ltd and is not covered by the FSCS.
Does Robinhood have a desktop platform?
Yes, Robinhood offers a web platform, but it's primarily designed as a mobile-first app with more features on mobile.
What is payment for order flow?
Payment for order flow (PFOF) is when Robinhood routes your orders to market makers who pay for the order flow. This is how Robinhood can offer $0 commission on stocks, but it has raised concerns about execution quality.

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