Last Updated January 2025
Options Trading
In alignment with our mission, Robinhood believes that everyday investors should have access to the same tools and benefits available to institutions so that more investors can independently build for their financial futures.
- Robinhood believes that the potential benefits of options trading should be accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy few.
- Options can be an effective tool for investors to manage risk, such as using protective puts to hedge against potential losses in a portfolio.
- To empower customers, Robinhood developed resources like the options trading essentials hub, which provides comprehensive education on the fundamentals of options trading, strategies, and risk management.
What we’ve seen
Our mission to provide investment opportunities to all includes providing
interested and eligible customers access to the potential benefits of
options trading. Options trading can be an important financial tool that
can help provide a valuable risk mitigation strategy and income. We
believe that options should be available to investors of all socioeconomic
backgrounds—not just the wealthy and connected. Investors who have fewer
assets, many of whom were previously excluded from the market by
prohibitive commissions, should not be prevented from becoming educated
traders and stewards of their own financial resources.
What we’re doing
In 2021, we launched the Options Trading Essentials hub on Robinhood Learn—a dedicated platform providing comprehensive education on the ins and outs of options trading, risk management, and more. To further support our customers, we’ve expanded our Help Center with in-depth resources on options and margin trading. Additionally, we offer a series of YouTube videos covering a variety of options trading topics, making these valuable insights accessible to everyone.
Trading options involve significant risk and aren’t appropriate for all investors. To learn about the risks, read the OCC’s Options Disclosure Document. Margin investing involves the risk of greater investment losses. See our Margin Disclosure Statement.
Robinhood’s position
While traditionally viewed as a tool for institutions or the wealthy, access to options trading can offer everyday investors valuable opportunities to manage risk, diversify strategies, and enhance their financial outcomes. We recognize the complexities and risks inherent in options trading, which is why Robinhood pairs accessibility with a strong focus on education and transparency. By providing resources like our Options Trading Essentials hub and maintaining eligibility standards, we strive to empower investors to navigate these opportunities responsibly, ensuring that options trading contributes to their financial independence without compromising on safety or understanding.
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