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Robinhood vs Tastytrade
Detailed comparison of fees, features and products
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BROKER ONLY4.4
BROKER ONLYFeature Comparison
| Feature Comparison | Robinhood | Tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Wide Offering | ||
| Fractional Shares & DRIP | ||
| Free Savings Plan | ||
| Cash Sweep Yield | ||
| US Support | ||
| Tax Documents (1099) | ||
| SIPC $500k + FDIC | ||
| Score | 7/7 | 5/7 |
Fee Comparison
| Fee Comparison | Robinhood | Tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| IRA Accounts (Roth, Traditional) | $0 commission | $0 commission |
| Cash Sweep Yield | $0 commission | $0 commission |
| Crypto Fee | Spread | 1% + $0.10/contract |
| Margin Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
| Min. Deposit | 0 | 0 |
Product Range
| Product Range | Robinhood | Tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 5,000+ US stocks | All US stocks |
| ETFs | 2,500+ ETFs | All US ETFs |
| Mutual Funds | 0 | Limited |
| Bonds | 0 | Limited |
| Crypto | 20+ cryptocurrencies | 10+ cryptocurrencies |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 3% IRA Match: Robinhood matches 3% of IRA contributions (Gold)
- Top-tier cash interest rates for retail
- Best mobile app UX in the industry
- SIPC $500k protected
- Extended hours trading (7am-8pm ET)
- Instant deposits up to $50k (Gold)
Cons
- No mutual funds or bonds
- Limited research tools vs traditional brokers
- Customer service historically weak
- Payment for order flow concerns
Pros
- Options paradise: $1/contract with $10 cap per leg
- Created by thinkorswim founders
- Live trading content and education daily
- Best platform for options strategies
- SIPC $500k protected
- Futures trading available
Cons
- Not ideal for passive index investors
- No fractional shares
- Less research for fundamentals
- Focused mainly on derivatives