Robinhood’s Post

Did you check out Fortune’s article about Robinhood and its transformation of the retail investors’ access to the markets? Sergio Alberto Gramitto Ricci is quoted in the article and our latest paper “The Shareholder Democracy Lie” is featured.

Predictions are fun. They are also often times pointless acts of silliness. So why not try one out here…… Robinhood mentioned in their conference call recently that 25% of all their trading activity occurs in the after hours now. Why is this even remotely relevant to my prediction that is coming in a few sentences? They serve over 10.5 million active accounts and hold over $80billion in assets. This is a ton of business. And they serve retail investors. So to see that 25% of their business is coming when the majority of institutions are closed up for the night is quite impressive. My prediction is this: Their client base is going to start telling them “why do I need to wait for a bell twice a day to trade my stocks and ETF’s??????” I predict that trading will evolve to a 24/7 atmosphere like sports. I don’t want this. I think this is inherently bad. I think this will turn some investors into thinking they should day trade all the time, while at the bar, while at their kids hockey game, while at their kids awards banquet after dinner. How soon? I honestly wouldn’t be shocked if this happened in the next 2 years. What do you think about this?

Recently, I've delved into the world of trading with 'Thinkorswim', Charles Schwab's proprietary platform. While I wouldn't label myself a day trader, my passion for investing runs deep. Previously, I solely relied on Robinhood for my investment ventures. However, transitioning to Thinkorswim has been eye-opening. Unlike Robinhood, Thinkorswim offers traders, investors, and finance aficionados an extensive array of tools and information, ranging from technical analysis to economic research. Moreover, it provides the capability to trade derivative contracts such as futures and options. My initial experience with this platform has been nothing short of extraordinary. Despite its longstanding presence in the market, Thinkorswim remains a favorite among users. Unlike the exorbitant subscription fees associated with platforms like the Bloomberg terminal, Thinkorswim is entirely free of charge. The absence of starter fees or annual payments is a breath of fresh air. The only prerequisite is to create a brokerage account with Charles Schwab. PS: As an added bonus, access to CNBC is included.

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Long dominated by industry giants like Vanguard, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity Investments, the U.S. brokerage sector witnessed a groundbreaking shift a decade ago with Robinhood's introduction of commission-free trading in 2013. Today, Robinhood is expanding its services to accommodate more experienced investors by venturing into futures and options trading, traditionally the realm of major financial institutions. In a move to democratize access to these complex financial instruments, Robinhood is offering subscribers to its premium Gold tier the opportunity to trade futures for as low as 50 cents per contract. Non-Gold users can also participate in futures trading, albeit at a slightly higher commission rate of 75 cents. This strategic move underscores Robinhood's commitment to leveling the playing field and making sophisticated trading tools accessible to a broader audience. #Robinhood #Brokerage #Investing #FuturesTrading #OptionsTrading

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