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Options trading on Robinhood

Plus advanced charts, and some of the lowest margin rates in the industry.

Options are risky and aren't suitable for all investors. To learn more, read the Options Disclosure Document.

Options are risky and aren't suitable for all investors. To learn more, read the Options Disclosure Document.

Advanced Charts

Fine-tune your trading strategy

Track and modify technical indicators—like moving average (MA), relative strength index (RSI), moving average convergence divergence (MACD), and more.

Strategy Builder

Plan, build, and execute strategies

Choose and customize your strategy, then place an order. Depending on your trading level, you can build vertical spreads, calendar spreads, strangles, straddles, and more.
Strategy Builder

Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Not a recommendation of a strategy.

Watchlist

Discover options without trading

Save and monitor options contracts to see their hypothetical returns.

Cash Accounts

Trade with greater flexibility

Trade stocks, ETFs, and now options without worrying about pattern day trade restrictions. Options and cash accounts—together at last.

Index Options

More Options. Lower Fees.

Index options are now available on Robinhood. Start trading options on diversified indices like the S&P 500 and VIX — all while gaining access to potential tax benefits and one of the lowest contract fees among leading brokerages.*
Options Retirement

No contract fees or commissions for all stock and ETF options.

Other fees, like index options contract fees, may apply.
Commission Fees
Per Contract Fees
Stock and ETF options
Exchange & Regulatory Fees
Options Regulatory Fee per contractOCC Clearing Fee per contract
Robinhood

$0

$0

$0.01

$0.02

Max $55 per trade
Fidelity

$0

$0.65

$0.02-$0.04

$0

Schwab

$0

$0.65

$0.009946

$0

For the list of competitors, we used the top 2 options-enabled broker dealers where our customers have transferred their account to (ACAT out). Fees apply as of November 18, 2024.
For details on all applicable fees, view Robinhood fee schedule.

Level up with

Robinhood Gold

Your money makes money with 4.25% APY on uninvested cash, FDIC-insured up to $2.5 million at partner banks. Your first 30 days are free, then you'll pay a subscription fee ($5/month).

4.25% APY with High-Yield Cash

Earn more interest on your uninvested cash. There's no cap, and you can invest or withdraw anytime.*

Bigger Instant Deposits

Get up to $50K of your deposits instantly, so you can jump on investment opportunities faster.

Get your first $1k of margin interest-free

Then enjoy margin rates between 4.95% and 6%**

Advanced market data

Keep tabs on the price movement of stocks and ETFs with Level II market data from Nasdaq.

Professional research

Plan your next move with in-depth research by independent financial analysts at Morningstar.
*Terms apply. Rate subject to change.
**For margin enabled customers, to earn interest through the cash sweep program, a cash balance is needed. If you have a margin balance, there is no cash balance to earn interest.
Level up your options strategies

Level up your options strategies

Powerful. Smooth. Trades.

All investing involves risk.

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Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.

Commodity interest trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it’s appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Please read the Futures Risk Disclosure Statement prior to trading futures products, and please read the Forecast Contract Risk Disclosure for more information about the risks associated with forecast event contracts. RHD accounts are not protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) and are not Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured. Prior to trading virtual currency Futures products, please review the NFA Investor Advisory & CFTC Advisory providing more information on these potentially significant risks. Commodity interest trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC, a registered futures commission merchant with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Member of National Futures Association (NFA) (NFA ID 0424278).

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All investing involves risk.

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).

Cryptocurrency services are offered through an account with Robinhood Crypto, LLC (“RHC”) (NMLS ID: 1702840). Robinhood Crypto is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Please review a list of RHC's licenses for more information. Cryptocurrency held through Robinhood Crypto is not FDIC insured or SIPC protected.

The Robinhood spending account is offered through Robinhood Money, LLC (“RHY”) (NMLS ID: 1990968), a licensed money transmitter. Please review a list of our licenses for more information.

The Robinhood Cash Card is a prepaid card issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard® International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Robinhood Gold Card is subject to credit approval and underwriting. Robinhood Gold Card is offered by Robinhood Credit, Inc., and is issued by Coastal Community Bank, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Robinhood Credit, Inc. (“RCT”), is a financial technology company, not a bank.

Robinhood Gold is a subscription-based membership program of premium services offered through Robinhood Gold, LLC (“RHG”).

RHF, RHY, RHC, RCT, RHG, and RHS are affiliated entities and wholly owned subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc. RHF, RHY, RHC, RCT, RHG, and RHS are not banks. Investing products offered by RHF are not FDIC insured and involve risk, including possible loss of principal.

RHY is not a member of FINRA, and products are not subject to SIPC protection, but funds held in the Robinhood spending account and Robinhood Cash Card account may be eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance (review the Robinhood Cash Card Agreement and the Robinhood Spending Account Agreement).

Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.

Commodity interest trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it’s appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Please read the Futures Risk Disclosure Statement prior to trading futures products, and please read the Forecast Contract Risk Disclosure for more information about the risks associated with forecast event contracts. RHD accounts are not protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) and are not Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured. Prior to trading virtual currency Futures products, please review the NFA Investor Advisory & CFTC Advisory providing more information on these potentially significant risks. Commodity interest trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC, a registered futures commission merchant with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Member of National Futures Association (NFA) (NFA ID 0424278).

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