Not just "free trades": what Robinhood investing, your portfolio, and Robinhood Gold really mean for a U.S. retail investor

A common misconception: because trades are commission-free on Robinhood, investing there is “free.” That idea misses three linked mechanisms that matter more than a zero-dollar ticket charge: how order execution works, what protections apply (or don’t), and which product choices change your risk profile. This article walks through those mechanisms and compares three realistic alternatives […]