Robinhood Account Type
Robinhood offers a cash account and a margin account. With a cash account, you can only purchase securities using the funds you have deposited, which helps prevent overspending. A margin account allows you to borrow funds from the broker to purchase additional securities, increasing your purchasing power but also introducing higher risk due to potential margin calls.
Features:
- Cash Account: Limited to the funds available in your account.
- Margin Account: Allows borrowing against your investments, subject to interest and risk of margin calls.
Robinhood Broker Account Opening Process
Opening a Robinhood account is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few simple steps:
- Select Account Type: Decide whether you want a cash account or a margin account.
- Sign Up Online: Visit the Robinhood website or download the app to start the application process.
- Provide Personal Information: Fill out the application with your personal details, including your name, address, Social Security number, and employment information.
- Link Bank Account: Connect your bank account for funding your brokerage account.
- Fund Your Account: Transfer funds from your bank account to your Robinhood account. The funds will typically be available within a few days.
- Start Trading: Once funded, you can begin trading stocks, options, and ETFs without any commissions.
For more details, visit Robinhood.
RATE accounts can be viewed for products that can be traded accounts with a minimum deposit of by (2+) .