Stock trading costs: 5 out of 5 stars Robinhood provides 100% commission-free stock, options, ETF and cryptocurrency trades, making it attractive to investors who trade frequently. Still, these days many big-name brokers also offer free trades, so it makes sense to compare other features when picking a broker.

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Your securities and cash are protected by SIPC Robinhood Financial LLC and Robinhood Securities, LLC are both members of SIPC, which protects securities for customers of its members up to $500,000 (including $250,000 for claims for cash) for each investing account, including IRAs.

The Robin Hood Investors Conference gathers attendees for a conference focused on actionable insights. The speaker lineup features leaders in investing, tech, business, policy, academia and more to share perspectives on our rapidly changing world in a variety of formats including fireside chats and panels.