US neobroker Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) has taken the next step in its international expansion which began in earnest in 2024, announcing the launch of Options trading for its UK customers. The company said that this is yet another step forward in its 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. Robinhood said that index options, in particular, allow you to trade on broad market indices, offering more diversification and flexibility.
