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Options in Robinhood Retirement

Now qualified traders can add the power of options trading to your Robinhood Retirement account. Options in retirement accounts function very similarly to your individual and joint investing accounts—you won’t pay commission or per contract fees for options on stocks or ETFs.

However, given the tax advantages of retirement accounts, some investors might trade options differently in them—hedging with long puts, generating income with covered calls, and more. Check out Options strategies for retirement for more details.

Note

Index options are subject to exchange fees, in addition to regulatory trading fees. Our fee schedule has more details.

Which options strategies are available in Robinhood Retirement?

Which options strategies are available in Robinhood Retirement?

Approved customers can currently trade Level 2 strategies in Robinhood Retirement. This includes long calls, covered calls, long puts, and short puts. Level 3 strategies, such as straddles, strangles, vertical spreads, and calendar spreads, aren’t available yet in Robinhood Retirement.

How do I enable options in Robinhood Retirement?

How do I enable options in Robinhood Retirement?

Options need to be enabled in each account you have at Robinhood. Even if options are already enabled in your Robinhood investing account, you’ll also need to enable options in your Robinhood Retirement account. Keep in mind, options trading is subject to eligibility requirements.

  1. Go to Account (person icon)
  2. Go to Menu (3 bars) or Settings (gear icon)
  3. Select Investing
  4. If you have multiple accounts, select which one you’d like to enable options in (investing, traditional IRA, or Roth IRA)
  5. Scroll down to Options Trading and select Enable Options Trading
Note

You’ll be able to seamlessly switch between trading accounts. Before you place a trade, make sure you’ve chosen the correct account.

Disclosures

Disclosures

Funds being contributed into or distributed from retirement accounts may entail tax consequences. Contributions are limited and withdrawals before age 59 1/2 may be subject to a penalty tax. Robinhood does not provide tax advice.

The Robinhood IRA is available to any of our US customers with a Robinhood investing account in good standing. Note, if you have a B-notice, you won't be able to open an IRA until your account restrictions are lifted.

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RHY is not a member of FINRA, and products are not subject to SIPC protection, but funds held in the Robinhood spending account and Robinhood Cash Card account may be eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance (review the Robinhood Cash Card Agreement and the Robinhood Spending Account Agreement).

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. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.

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All investing involves risk.

Brokerage services are offered through Robinhood Financial LLC, (“RHF”) a registered broker dealer (member SIPC), and clearing services through Robinhood Securities, LLC, (“RHS”) a registered broker dealer (member SIPC).

Futures and cleared swaps trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC, (“RHD”) a registered futures commission merchant with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a Member of the National Futures Association (NFA). RHD is not FDIC insured or SIPC protected.

Cryptocurrency services are offered through an account with Robinhood Crypto, LLC (“RHC”) (NMLS ID: 1702840). Robinhood Crypto is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Review a list of RHC's licenses for more information. Cryptocurrency held through Robinhood Crypto is not FDIC insured or SIPC protected.

The Robinhood spending account is offered through Robinhood Money, LLC (“RHY”) (NMLS ID: 1990968), a licensed money transmitter. Review a list of our licenses for more information.

The Robinhood Cash Card is a prepaid card issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard® International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Robinhood Gold Card is subject to credit approval and underwriting. Robinhood Gold Card is offered by Robinhood Credit, Inc., and is issued by Coastal Community Bank, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Robinhood Credit, Inc. (“RCT”), is a financial technology company, not a bank.

Robinhood Gold is a subscription-based membership program of premium services offered through Robinhood Gold, LLC (“RHG”).

RHF, RHY, RHC, RCT, RHG, RHD, and RHS are affiliated entities and wholly owned subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc. RHF, RHY, RHC, RCT, RHG, RHD, and RHS are not banks. Investing products offered by RHF are not FDIC insured and involve risk, including possible loss of principal.

RHY is not a member of FINRA, and products are not subject to SIPC protection, but funds held in the Robinhood spending account and Robinhood Cash Card account may be eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance (review the Robinhood Cash Card Agreement and the Robinhood Spending Account Agreement).

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. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.

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