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Written by Haider Saleem
Journalist and Political Analyst | LinkedIn / X
This explains what Robinhood Stock Tokens are, where they’re available, how trading works, costs, and key risks. Informational only.
Who this might suit
Readers who want priced-off exposure to U.S. names in the Robinhood EU app, accept that this is a derivative rather than a share, and understand the risks listed below may wish to read the official docs first. This is not a recommendation.
What it is
- A contract with Robinhood Europe UAB, not a share. It mirrors a U.S. stock or ETF price. You have no voting rights. They are also not redeemable for the actual shares.
- Your position is shown as a blockchain token that Robinhood mints when you open and burns when you close. The token is non-transferable and non-assignable and cannot leave the app.
Dividends: if the underlying pays a dividend, you have a right to a cash amount under the contract. Dividends are not guaranteed.
Where it’s available, and a short U.S. note
- Offered to eligible customers in the EU/EEA via Robinhood Europe. Launch materials highlight EU availability.
Not offered in the U.S. Coverage cites regulatory uncertainty there. Keep this as context, not a forecast.
How trading works
- Hours. The Key Information Document (KID) says trading is generally during NASDAQ hours (09:30–16:00 ET). Extended hours may be available but carry extra risks such as lower liquidity, higher volatility, and wider spreads. Robinhood’s marketing also highlights “24/5 access.”
- Pricing. Your orders reference the current price of the underlying as provided by NASDAQ. In extended hours, Robinhood says it uses a 0.5% collar around the last NASDAQ trade and around the quoted FX rate. This reduces, not removes, out-of-hours risk.
Currency. You place orders in EUR. P&L is calculated in USD and converted back to EUR on exit using the in-app quoted rate. FX moves can help or hurt your result.
Costs in brief
- Stock Tokens fees. Robinhood charges no commissions or added spreads for Stock Tokens. It charges a 0.10% FX conversion fee per transaction, applied on both currency legs. The fee schedule states no other Stock Token trading fees.
The KID shows illustrative cost impact tables to stress that fees reduce returns over time.
Key risks for beginners
- Counterparty risk. Your contract is with Robinhood Europe. If it cannot pay, you could lose some or all of your money. The KID classifies the product 7/7 (highest risk) and says it is not covered by investor-compensation or deposit-insurance schemes.
- Market and gap risk. Prices can move fast, especially outside regular hours. Liquidity may be thin and spreads wider; partial fills or worse prices are possible.
- Currency risk. EUR↔USD moves affect outcomes independent of stock moves.
Operational change. Features like extended hours, token rails, or specific settings (e.g., the 0.5% collar) may change or be suspended in stressed conditions.
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