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Robinhood Options
Established in 2013, Robinhood Options makes single-leg and multi-leg options available in the same simplified app used for stocks. Ownership or founding is associated with Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, which also shapes the product’s technology and distribution. It should be evaluated on the precise legal entity serving the customer, not only the consumer brand. The service is not separately listed and therefore has no standalone market capitalization.
Strengths
- Makes single-leg and multi-leg options available in the same simplified app used for stocks
Drawbacks
- At Robinhood Options, the feature set that distinguishes Robinhood Options can add complexity, service charges or eligibility rules that a buy-and-hold customer may never use
Profile
What you can trade
Robinhood makes approved U.S. equity and index options, multi-leg orders and supported underlying shares available through this options-specific experience; permission levels determine usable strategies.
Account types
The standard Robinhood Options relationship is a self-directed taxable account with cash or approved margin. Retirement, joint and entity registrations are offered only where the broker’s current forms permit them. The registration structure reflects the fact that the service makes single-leg and multi-leg options available in the same simplified app used for stocks.
Platform
Robinhood iOS/Android, web classic and Robinhood Legend. The resulting workflow is tailored to a business that makes single-leg and multi-leg options available in the same simplified app used for stocks.
Who it suits
Best suited to Robinhood Options customers whose principal requirement is the capability described in this profile, rather than investors choosing a broker only because of a zero-commission headline.
Where it is offered
Robinhood Options is principally offered to eligible U.S. residents who can supply a Social Security number, domestic address and tax certification. Policies for territories, citizens living abroad and international applicants are specific to this firm.
Regulation and sources
Official website: https://robinhood.com/ Regulatory status should be verified through FINRA BrokerCheck, SEC/IAPD, NFA BASIC, state regulators or applicable alternative-asset disclosures. Last verified: 2026-08-11.