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US-focused commission-free multi-asset brokerage and crypto broker offering stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, futures via Robinhood Derivatives, retirement accounts, and managed portfolios through affiliated Robinhood entities.

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82

/100

Overall score

Overall score is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.

Based on evidence27 sources
Trust
84
Cost
88
Withdrawal
89

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Decision summary

82

/100

Overall

Overall is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.

Headline score from research fields, regulation evidence, and scoring payload.

Best for

US beginner and intermediate investors · Mobile-first stock/ETF/options trading · Users wanting brokerage and crypto in one brand ecosystem

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Entity, country restrictions, and high-risk fee fields should be checked carefully.

Trust signal

Trust is usable, but check the supporting evidence and caveats.

Withdrawal signal

Withdrawal looks strong, with high-confidence evidence. Still verify country/entity terms.

Deposit
No general self-directed brokerage minimum deposit verified; crypto can start with $1; Robinhood Strategies minimum inv…
Pricing
Robinhood discloses crypto buy/sell spread exists, but no fixed minimum spread-from value was verified; stock/ETF spreads are market-depend…
Withdrawal
Standard bank deposits up to 4 business days, instant deposits may allow trading before full availability and can take up to 5 business day…
Safety
No negative balance protection verified; official margin and futures risk disclosures state customers can lose more than deposited/initial…

Availability

Countries and restrictions

Availability can vary by legal entity, account type, and local regulation. Treat this as a shortlist signal and verify details with the broker before opening an account.

Restricted Countries

RHF does not offer foreign investment accounts; applicant generally needs US SSN, legal US residential address, and US citizenship/permanent residence/valid visa; OFAC/FATF high-risk restrictions apply.

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Evidence

Source-backed details

Trust5 fields

Regulators

SEC/FINRA/SIPC for brokerage entities; CFTC/NFA for futures; NYDFS, FinCEN, and state money transmitter regulators for crypto.

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License Numbers

RHC NMLS ID 1702840; RHY NMLS ID 1990968; RHC New York Money Transmitter License MT104190 and Virtual Currency License 0000012. Other broker-dealer CRD/SEC registration numbers not verified from official sources in this pass.

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Regulated Entities

RHF and RHS are registered broker-dealers/member SIPC; RAM is SEC-registered investment adviser; RHD is CFTC-registered FCM and NFA member; RHC is NMLS 1702840 and NYDFS virtual currency licensed.

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Negative Balance Protection

No negative balance protection verified; official margin and futures risk disclosures state customers can lose more than deposited/initial investment and can be responsible for deficits.

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Investor Compensation

RHF/RHS brokerage customers receive SIPC coverage; crypto and futures are not SIPC/FDIC protected; cash card funds at Sutton Bank may have FDIC pass-through coverage.

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Cost7 fields

Minimum Deposit

No general self-directed brokerage minimum deposit verified; crypto can start with $1; Robinhood Strategies minimum investment is $50; margin access requires $2,000 minimum portfolio value.

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Spread From

Robinhood discloses crypto buy/sell spread exists, but no fixed minimum spread-from value was verified; stock/ETF spreads are market-dependent.

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Commission

$0 commissions for US-listed and OTC securities and their options electronically; index options $0.50/contract non-Gold or $0.35/contract Gold; regulatory fees and other fees may apply.

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Maximum Leverage

No universal maximum leverage ratio disclosed. Securities margin borrowing depends on eligibility and account holdings; futures involve leverage and can lose more than initial investment; margin and futures requirements can change.

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Deposit Fee

ACH and incoming wire deposits $0; instant bank transfer deposits $0; debit card deposits up to 1.75% (min $1, max $150); crypto receive no extra Robinhood fee.

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Withdrawal Fee

Standard ACH withdrawals $0; outgoing wire $25; instant withdrawals/debit card external withdrawals up to 1.75% (min $1, max $150); ACATS out $100; crypto sends incur network fees.

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Inactivity Fee

Robinhood Financial fee schedule lists inactive account fees as $0.

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Availability1 fields

Restricted Countries

RHF does not offer foreign investment accounts; applicant generally needs US SSN, legal US residential address, and US citizenship/permanent residence/valid visa; OFAC/FATF high-risk restrictions apply.

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Product5 fields

Tradable Assets

Over 11,200 securities including most US stocks, ETFs, CEFs, options, ADRs, certain crypto, and futures products; managed portfolios use ETFs and stocks.

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Trading Platforms

Robinhood supports trading in-app, on web classic, and via Robinhood Legend for advanced trading features; feature availability can differ across platforms.

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Account Types

Individual/cash/margin investing, joint, traditional IRA, Roth IRA, managed accounts, futures, and crypto accounts are supported subject to eligibility.

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Deposit Methods

Deposits can be made by bank transfer/ACH, instant bank transfer, debit card, internal Robinhood Banking transfer, wire, direct deposit, recurring deposits, and retirement transfers/rollovers depending on account type.

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Withdrawal Methods

Withdrawals/transfers include ACH, instant debit/bank withdrawals, internal Robinhood Banking transfers, wires, ACATS for securities/cash, and supported crypto sends.

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Things to verify

Spread From

Robinhood discloses crypto buy/sell spread exists, but no fixed minimum spread-from value was verified; stock/ETF spreads are market-dependent.

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