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|Name=Robinhood Financial, LLC|Type=Subsidiary|Founded= | |Name=Robinhood Financial, LLC|Type=Subsidiary|Founded=2013|Industry=Financial Services|Official Website=http://robinhood.com/|Logo=Robinhood (company) logo.svg}} | ||
'''[[wikipedia:Robinhood_Markets|Robinhood Financial, LLC]],''' is a wholly-owned subsidiary of [[wikipedia:Robinhood_Markets|Robinhood Markets, Inc]]. The US | ==Background== | ||
'''[[wikipedia:Robinhood_Markets|Robinhood Financial, LLC]],''' is a wholly-owned subsidiary of [[wikipedia:Robinhood_Markets|Robinhood Markets, Inc]]. The US app based brokerage company offers commission free stock and ETF trading ( exchange-traded funds ). Founded in 2013 by two former Stanford University room mates, the app was launched in 2015 stating that Robinhood's mission is to democratize finance for all. | |||
*Democratizing: Removing fees and simplifying investing for retail investors. | |||
*Accessibility: Offering fractional shares, a mobile-first platform, and educational resources. | |||
*Inclusivity: Targeted young and less wealthy investors that historically were excluded from traditional brokerage services. | |||
==Public sphere== | ==Public sphere== | ||