Investing basics

The building blocks of your financial journey

What you need to know about investing from the get-go.

Investing 101

A good place to start. Get the

low-down before you dive in.

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What is an investment?

An investment is an asset bought with the expectation that it will generate some future income or profit.
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What is the stock market?

The stock market is where buyers and sellers come together to trade shares in eligible companies.
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What is a

stock?

A stock is a unit of ownership in a company.

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Options trading essentials

Curious about options? Learn the ins and outs from

the pros before making your move.

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Getting started with options

What’s the buzz about Options? Take a peek behind the curtain and get a preview of what they’re about.
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A big, little primer on options

Before you start trading, take a moment to learn about calls and puts.
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Risk management

Options trading can be risky business, and it’s important for any trader to have a handle on their personal risk management strategy.

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Crypto explained

Learn all about crypto, from how blockchains work to popular assets.

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What is Bitcoin (BTC)?

Understand the basics of Bitcoin, the pioneer cryptocurrency, and how it differs from traditional money.
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The history of cryptocurrency

Discover the history of cryptocurrency, from the pre-Bitcoin to the rise of Ethereum, DeFi, and modern institutional adoption.
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What is a blockchain?

Explore the essentials of blockchain technology, its history, and how decentralization works.

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  4. How do crypto transactions work?
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Futures fundamentals

New to futures? We got you.

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Introduction to futures

Futures—a dynamic and essential part of the global financial system—available on a wide array of different asset types.
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What's a futures contract?

Learn the basics of futures before you start trading.
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Trading futures

Get beyond the basics of futures trading and learn advanced tactics for participating in up and down markets.

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  4. Futures risk management
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Prediction Markets Explained

Learn how to trade event contracts based on real-world events.

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Getting started with prediction markets

Prediction markets—the next evolution of trading. Start here.
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What are prediction markets?

Learn how traders, events, and probabilities come together to form a market.
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What are event contracts?

From pricing to payout—how event contracts work.

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  3. Managing risk when trading event contracts
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The library

There’s always more to learn when it comes to

investing. Check out our entire library.

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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.

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This information is educational, and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. This information is not a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell an investment or financial product, or take any action. This information is neither individualized nor a research report, and must not serve as the basis for any investment decision. All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results or returns. Before making decisions with legal, tax, or accounting effects, you should consult appropriate professionals. Information is from sources deemed reliable on the date of publication, but Robinhood does not guarantee its accuracy.

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.

Futures, options on futures, and cleared swaps trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC (RHD), a registered futures commission merchant with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Member of National Futures Association (NFA). RHD is not FDIC insured or SIPC protected.

Review Robinhood Financial’s Fee Schedule to learn more regarding brokerage transactions. Review Robinhood Derivatives's Fee Schedule to learn more about commissions on futures transactions.

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 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.

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

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

Funds held in your Robinhood Cash Card account at Sutton Bank are eligible for FDIC insurance up to $250,000 and will not accrue or pay any interest. The availability of FDIC insurance is contingent upon Robinhood maintaining records acceptable to the FDIC, as receiver, if Sutton Bank should fail. FDIC insurance limits apply collectively to all of your deposits held at Sutton Bank.

RHF, RHS, RHD, RHC, and RHY are affiliated entities and wholly owned subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc. RHF, RHS, RHD, RHC, and RHY are not banks. Products offered by RHF are not FDIC insured and involve risk, including possible loss of principal. RHC is not a member of FINRA and accounts are not FDIC insured or protected by SIPC.

RHY is not a member of FINRA and accounts are not FDIC insured or protected by SIPC. 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).

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