The online brokerage introduces real-time position sharing amid a push for active traders.
It also unveils AI tools and futures trading as competition in the retail trading industry intensifies.
Robinhood (NASDAQ:
HOOD) brought to
light plans for a social trading platform that lets users share live positions
and trading performance, taking aim at Reddit's influential WallStreetBets
community as the online broker pushes deeper into active trading services.
The company
announced Robinhood Social at its annual HOOD Summit in Las Vegas, along with
artificial intelligence-powered trading tools and expanded futures offerings.
The social platform will launch by invitation to select U.S. customers early
next year before expanding more broadly.
Vlad Tenev, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Robinhood, Source: LinkedIn
CEO Vlad
Tenev positioned the moves as part of transforming Robinhood into what he
called a “financial superapp” beyond basic stock trading. It “is no
longer just where you trade,” he added.
The
announcement comes as commission-free brokers face pressure to attract and
retain active traders who generate higher revenue through frequent
transactions.
Robinhood Goes Social: Real-Time
Position Tracking Differentiates Platform
Robinhood
Social requires users to include actual trades when posting, with positions
updating automatically as prices move. The platform will display verified
profit-and-loss statements, daily performance metrics, and trading histories
for followed users.
Abhishek Fatehpuria, Robinhood's Vice President of Product Management
“We
always thought it was something that we wanted to get into more of, especially
with social and investing becoming more and more tied together,” said
Abhishek Fatehpuria, Robinhood's Vice President of Product Management.
The
platform will also feature profiles of public figures like politicians and
hedge fund managers, populated through mandatory regulatory filings, even if
they don't use Robinhood directly.
The company
expanded its
browser-based Legend platform with AI-powered features through “Robinhood
Cortex.” Traders can now request custom technical indicators and
market scanners using plain English, with the system building tools without
requiring coding knowledge.
Robinhood
also added
futures trading to Legend, offering contracts on commodities,
cryptocurrencies, and market indexes with commissions starting at 50 cents for
Gold subscribers. The platform supports 40-plus CME Group products including
S&P 500, oil, Bitcoin, and gold futures.
“With
futures on Legend, you can trade directly on any chart or widget quickly and
confidently as soon as you spot a trend, or you can trade on the ladder with
the same elegant and intuitive experience you’ve come to expect since launching
on mobile earlier this year,” the company commented in the official
announcement.
Additional
features include trading ladders for rapid order execution across stocks, ETFs,
and crypto, plus device linking between mobile and desktop platforms. The
company plans to introduce short selling capabilities in coming months, along
with overnight trading for select index options.
Competition Heats Up for
Active Trading Market
The social
platform represents Robinhood's latest effort to
compete with established players targeting active traders. Major brokers
like Interactive Brokers and TD Ameritrade have long dominated the space with
advanced tools and lower fees for frequent traders.
Robinhood's
approach focuses on simplicity and integration across asset classes, allowing
users to trade stocks, options, futures, crypto, and prediction markets within
a single interface. The company emphasizes speed and ease of use over the
complex features preferred by institutional traders. It
also added tokenized stocks to its offering recently.
Moreover, Robinhood
is still expanding its binary event contracts portfolio. Last month it expanded
its prediction markets to include professional and college football in the
US.
The social
component aims to address authenticity concerns around trading advice shared on
external platforms, where users can easily manipulate screenshots or fabricate
positions. Robinhood's verified approach ensures posted trades reflect actual
account activity.
Revenue Strategy Shifts
Toward Active Users
The
expansion supports Robinhood's strategy of generating more revenue per customer
through increased trading activity and premium services. Gold memberships cost
$5 monthly or $50 annually, providing access to advanced features and reduced
futures commissions.
The company
has evolved from primarily serving buy-and-hold investors to targeting more
sophisticated traders who execute multiple transactions daily. Active traders
typically generate significantly higher revenue through payment
for order flow (PFOF) and margin lending.
Robinhood
Social will launch without additional fees, funded through existing Gold
subscriptions and trading revenue. The company expects broader platform
availability to follow the initial invitation-only period, though specific
timing remains undetermined.
Robinhood (NASDAQ:
HOOD) brought to
light plans for a social trading platform that lets users share live positions
and trading performance, taking aim at Reddit's influential WallStreetBets
community as the online broker pushes deeper into active trading services.
The company
announced Robinhood Social at its annual HOOD Summit in Las Vegas, along with
artificial intelligence-powered trading tools and expanded futures offerings.
The social platform will launch by invitation to select U.S. customers early
next year before expanding more broadly.
Vlad Tenev, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Robinhood, Source: LinkedIn
CEO Vlad
Tenev positioned the moves as part of transforming Robinhood into what he
called a “financial superapp” beyond basic stock trading. It “is no
longer just where you trade,” he added.
The
announcement comes as commission-free brokers face pressure to attract and
retain active traders who generate higher revenue through frequent
transactions.
Robinhood Goes Social: Real-Time
Position Tracking Differentiates Platform
Robinhood
Social requires users to include actual trades when posting, with positions
updating automatically as prices move. The platform will display verified
profit-and-loss statements, daily performance metrics, and trading histories
for followed users.
Abhishek Fatehpuria, Robinhood's Vice President of Product Management
“We
always thought it was something that we wanted to get into more of, especially
with social and investing becoming more and more tied together,” said
Abhishek Fatehpuria, Robinhood's Vice President of Product Management.
The
platform will also feature profiles of public figures like politicians and
hedge fund managers, populated through mandatory regulatory filings, even if
they don't use Robinhood directly.
The company
expanded its
browser-based Legend platform with AI-powered features through “Robinhood
Cortex.” Traders can now request custom technical indicators and
market scanners using plain English, with the system building tools without
requiring coding knowledge.
Robinhood
also added
futures trading to Legend, offering contracts on commodities,
cryptocurrencies, and market indexes with commissions starting at 50 cents for
Gold subscribers. The platform supports 40-plus CME Group products including
S&P 500, oil, Bitcoin, and gold futures.
“With
futures on Legend, you can trade directly on any chart or widget quickly and
confidently as soon as you spot a trend, or you can trade on the ladder with
the same elegant and intuitive experience you’ve come to expect since launching
on mobile earlier this year,” the company commented in the official
announcement.
Additional
features include trading ladders for rapid order execution across stocks, ETFs,
and crypto, plus device linking between mobile and desktop platforms. The
company plans to introduce short selling capabilities in coming months, along
with overnight trading for select index options.
Competition Heats Up for
Active Trading Market
The social
platform represents Robinhood's latest effort to
compete with established players targeting active traders. Major brokers
like Interactive Brokers and TD Ameritrade have long dominated the space with
advanced tools and lower fees for frequent traders.
Robinhood's
approach focuses on simplicity and integration across asset classes, allowing
users to trade stocks, options, futures, crypto, and prediction markets within
a single interface. The company emphasizes speed and ease of use over the
complex features preferred by institutional traders. It
also added tokenized stocks to its offering recently.
Moreover, Robinhood
is still expanding its binary event contracts portfolio. Last month it expanded
its prediction markets to include professional and college football in the
US.
The social
component aims to address authenticity concerns around trading advice shared on
external platforms, where users can easily manipulate screenshots or fabricate
positions. Robinhood's verified approach ensures posted trades reflect actual
account activity.
Revenue Strategy Shifts
Toward Active Users
The
expansion supports Robinhood's strategy of generating more revenue per customer
through increased trading activity and premium services. Gold memberships cost
$5 monthly or $50 annually, providing access to advanced features and reduced
futures commissions.
The company
has evolved from primarily serving buy-and-hold investors to targeting more
sophisticated traders who execute multiple transactions daily. Active traders
typically generate significantly higher revenue through payment
for order flow (PFOF) and margin lending.
Robinhood
Social will launch without additional fees, funded through existing Gold
subscriptions and trading revenue. The company expects broader platform
availability to follow the initial invitation-only period, though specific
timing remains undetermined.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
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In this wide-ranging discussion, Hannah shares insights on:
🔹What winning the Finance Magnates award means for AXI’s credibility and innovation
🔹How the launch of AXI Select, the capital allocation program, is redefining industry standards
🔹The development and rollout of the AXI trading app across multiple markets
🔹Driving brand evolution alongside technological advancements
🔹Encouraging and recognizing teams behind the scenes
🔹The role of marketing, content, and social media in building product awareness
Hannah explains why standout products, strategic branding, and a focus on innovation are key to growing visibility and staying ahead in a competitive brokerage landscape.
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We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
We close with a practical question: how retail investors can actually use AI without falling into common traps.
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We start with Dor’s reaction to the Summit and then move to broker growth and the quick wins brokers often overlook. Dor shares where he sees “blue ocean” growth across Asian markets and how local client behaviour shapes demand.
We also discuss the rollout of AI across investment research. Dor gives real examples of how automation and human judgment meet at Bridgewise — including moments when analysts corrected AI output, and times when AI prevented an error.
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We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
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In this interview, Brendan explains the reasoning behind his position. He walks through the message he believes many firms avoid: that the current prop trading model is too dependent on fees, too loose on risk, and too confusing for retail audiences.
We discuss why he thinks the model grew fast, why it may run into walls, and what he believes is needed for a cleaner, more responsible version of prop trading.
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🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
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🔹What winning a Finance Magnates award means for credibility and reputation
🔹How broker demand for stability and reliability is driving rapid growth
🔹The launch of a new trade server enabling flexible front-end integrations
🔹Why ultra-low latency must be proven with data, not buzzwords
🔹Common mistakes brokers make when scaling globally
🔹Educating the industry through a newly launched Dealers Academy
🔹Where AI fits into trading infrastructure and where it doesn’t
Elina explains why resilient back-end infrastructure, deep client partnerships, and disciplined focus are critical for brokers looking to scale sustainably in today’s competitive market.
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