Key Insights
- Robinhood has launched options trading in the UK, allowing customers to trade on stocks and indices with European-style index options.
- The service features a fee-free promotion until May 17, 2025, followed by a $0.50 per contract fee, alongside intuitive tools, educational resources, and 24/7 support.
LONDON (MarketsXplora) – US neobroker Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has broadened its UK product lineup with the launch of options trading for its local customers, marking a further milestone in its international expansion that began in earnest in 2024.
The move introduces trading in options – financial derivatives whose value is derived from underlying assets such as stocks or indices – to UK investors. In particular, customers can now trade index options, which are cash-settled and European-style, meaning they carry no early assignment risk and can be traded until expiration. This development follows earlier reports that options trading was a top agenda item for Robinhood UK in 2025.
Jordan Sinclair, President of Robinhood UK, said,
“Options trading has historically been difficult for UK investors to access due to high fees, complicated platforms and limited educational resources. 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.”
Robinhood UK Launches Options Trading with Promotional Fee Waiver
The launch is supported by a promotional offer allowing UK customers to trade options with no Robinhood contract fees for orders placed up until 4:59am BST on May 17, 2025. After the promotion, trades will incur a fee of $0.50 per contract, with other standard costs applicable.
In addition to the competitive fee structure, Robinhood is equipping its UK clientele with a range of tools designed to simplify options trading. These include an Options Strategy Builder, Simulated Returns features, and a comprehensive suite of educational resources – from detailed guides to video series – to help investors deepen their understanding of options. The service also offers round-the-clock support from dedicated options specialists.
Rolling out today with broader availability expected in the coming days, the new service represents Robinhood’s determination to “just get started” and continue evolving its offerings. The firm has signalled further plans to introduce localised investment products such as Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) alongside additional innovative tools and technology tailored for the UK market.
This latest development comes about a year after Robinhood successfully launched its brokerage services in the UK following two previous unsuccessful attempts – initially in 2020 and subsequently through a potential acquisition of UK-based trading app Ziglu, a deal that ultimately did not materialise.
Meanwhile, Robinhood is also advancing its expansion in other regions. The firm is establishing new regional headquarters in Singapore to support its growing presence in Asia and has already begun rolling out futures trading in the United States, with offerings planned for forex pairs, cryptocurrencies, indices and commodities, though no specific launch date has been set.