Robinhood has announced a major step in its international expansion with the launch of Options trading for its UK customers. The move marks another significant milestone in the company’s efforts to broaden its reach and empower investors across the UK. This follows Robinhood’s intensified expansion into international markets, which began in earnest in 2024.

Options are financial derivatives whose value is from an underlying asset such as stocks or indices. With this new feature, UK users can now trade Options on both stocks and indices, giving them more flexibility and opportunities for diversification. Notably, Robinhood is offering index options, which allow users to trade on broad market indices without early assignment risk. These cash-settled, European-style options can be traded until expiration, offering UK investors more convenience and strategic opportunities.

Robinhood Expands to the UK with Options Trading Launch

Jordan Sinclair, President of Robinhood UK, emphasized the accessibility of this service, explaining that Options trading has historically been challenging for UK investors due to high fees and complex platforms. With Robinhood’s entry into this space, UK traders will now have access to an intuitive, affordable, and educational trading experience designed to empower their financial futures.

Robinhood is also focusing on expanding in Asia, with plans to establish regional headquarters in Singapore. The company is ready to enhance its product offerings, starting with the Options launch in the UK. The move includes a promotional offer allowing customers to trade options with no Robinhood contract fees until 4:59 am BST on May 17, 2025.

Additional benefits include access to comprehensive educational resources, low $0.50 contract fees after the promo period, an intuitive Options Strategy Builder, and 24/7 support from dedicated specialists.

Robinhood emphasized that this is just the beginning, with plans for more products and features, including local solutions like an ISA, aiming to offer UK customers a seamless, forward-thinking trading experience.

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