Robinhood allows eligible users to trade options contracts, which are complex derivatives that can expire worthless and result in the total loss of the premium paid, or in greater losses for certain strategies.
Options trading on Robinhood can result in the total loss of funds invested in the option premium, and certain strategies such as selling uncovered calls can create unlimited financial liability beyond your account balance.
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Compare across platforms →Options trading carries significant risk of total loss and is inappropriate for many retail investors, and Robinhood's accessibility has enabled retail customers with limited experience to access these complex instruments — a practice that has drawn regulatory scrutiny.
(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Options trading by broker-dealers is governed by SEC Rule 9b-1 (options disclosure document), FINRA Rules 2360 (options account approval) and 2361 (discretionary transactions in options), and the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) disclosure requirements. Robinhood must deliver the OCC's 'Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options' document prior to options account approval. Regulation Best Interest (17 CFR § 240.15l-1) requires Robinhood to act in retail customers' best interest when recommending options strategies. (2)
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