Robinhood Launches Options Trading in the UK

Robinhood have announced the launch of options trading for UK customers. This is yet another step forward in their journey to expand access and empower investors across the UK.

Options are contracts between buyers and sellers whose value is derived from an underlying asset, such as a stock or an index. These contracts fall under the category of financial instruments known as derivatives. With Robinhood, customers in the UK can now trade options on stocks and indices. Index options, in particular, allow you to trade on broad market indices, offering more diversification and flexibility.

“Options trading has historically been difficult for UK investors to access due to high fees, complicated platforms, and limited educational resources,” said Jordan Sinclair, President of Robinhood UK. “Today, we’re excited to roll out a US options trading experience that is both affordable and accessible, and leverages Robinhood’s powerful suite of tools to help UK investors take control of their financial future.”

This is the next big evolution for Robinhood in the UK. With options trading, customers will now have access to:

• Launch promotion: Trade options with no Robinhood contract fees for orders placed up until 4:59am BST on May 17, 2025.
• Index Options: Customers can also trade broad market indices. Since index options are cash-settled and European-style, they carry no early assignment risk and can be traded up until expiration.
• Learning: Access our comprehensive educational resources, including an options guide and video series, to enhance your understanding.
• Low Fees: After the promo, trade options with a $0.50 contract fee. Other costs apply.
• Intuitive Tools: Build and execute options strategies easily using our Options Strategy Builder and Simulated Returns
• 24/7 Support: Get help whenever you need it, including from our dedicated options specialists.

Availability

Robinhood are beginning to roll out options for customers in the UK starting today with broader availability expected in the coming days.

And they’re just getting started – Robinhood plan to continue adding new products and features for our UK customers, bringing the best of local solutions such as an ISA, as well as more of the innovative tools, products and technology Robinhood is renowned for. Their goal is to deliver a seamless, forward-thinking experience that constantly evolves to meet the needs of their customers.