Investing basics

The building blocks of your financial journey

What you need to know about investing from the get-go.
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Investing 101

A good place to start. Get the

low-down before you dive in.

What is an investment

What is an investment?

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

What is a

stock?

A stock is a unit of ownership in a company.
What is the stock market

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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  1. Three things to do before you start investing
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  2. Picking an investment: How to approach analyzing a stock
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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.

There’s more to learn

  1. The long & short of trading
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  2. Trading calls & puts
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  3. Navigating exercise & assignment
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  4. Volatility explained
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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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What is a portfolio?
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What is an ETF?
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What is a dividend?
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What is diversification?
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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. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.

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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.

Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC), is a registered broker dealer. Robinhood Securities, LLC (member SIPC), provides brokerage clearing services. Robinhood Crypto, LLC provides crypto currency trading. All are subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (‘Robinhood’).

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