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Limit order for options

A limit order will only be executed if options contracts are available at your specific limit price or better.

Buy limit order

With a buy limit order, you can set a limit price, which should be the maximum price you want to pay for a contract. The contract will only be purchased at your limit price or lower.

Sell limit order

With a sell limit order, you can set a limit price, which should be the minimum amount you want to receive for a contract. The contract will only be sold at your limit price or higher.

If the market is closed, the order will be queued for market open. Just like other option orders, these orders won’t execute during extended or overnight hours.

Keep in mind, limit orders aren't guaranteed to execute. The trade needs both a buyer and a seller. If the market doesn’t have enough contracts at your limit price, the entire order may take multiple trades to fill, or may not fill at all.

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Robinhood U.K. Ltd (Robinhood UK) is a company registered in England and Wales (09908051) and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 823590). Robinhood UK onboards UK customers and has the lead customer relationship with UK customers in relation to their use of the Robinhood UK app and website.

Robinhood UK introduces UK customers to Robinhood Securities, LLC for order routing, execution, clearing, settlement, arranging custody services, securities lending, and margin investing to eligible UK customers with margin accounts. Margin is provided by Robinhood Securities, LLC. Robinhood UK can only introduce customers to Robinhood Securities, LLC for margin investing.

Robinhood U.K. Ltd introduces UK customers to Robinhood Derivatives, LLC for futures investing.

Margin investing is a high risk product. Leverage can magnify your losses and you could lose more than your initial capital. You must also repay your margin loan and any interest charges, which may result in the sale of securities.

Options and futures are complex products, involve significant risk and are not suitable for all investors. You could lose more than your initial invested capital. You should only invest in financial products that match your knowledge and experience. Review Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options prior to engaging in options trading and the Futures Risk Disclosure Statement prior to engaging in futures trading.

Stock lending, margin investing and options and futures investing are optional and subject to Robinhood's eligibility and appropriateness criteria.

Robinhood Securities, LLC is regulated in the US by the SEC and FINRA. Robinhood Derivatives, LLC is regulated by the CFTC and is an NFA member.

Robinhood UK, Robinhood Securities, LLC, and Robinhood Derivatives, LLC are subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

Robinhood does not provide investment advice. Individual investors should make their own decisions. Read the terms before using our services and, if necessary, seek advice.

Commission-free trading refers to $0 commissions on stocks for Robinhood self-directed individual brokerage accounts that trade US listed securities and ADRs. Keep in mind, contract fees apply when trading options and futures and other costs, such as exchange fees and regulatory fees may also apply. Review Robinhood UK’s Fee Schedule to learn more.

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