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Re:Robinhood denies claims that it sold GameStop shares out ... by deelowe on Friday January 29, 2021 @04:50PM (#25963127)
Almost no one charges commission these days.
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Re:Robinhood denies claims that it sold GameStop shares out ... by FabHK on Friday January 29, 2021 @05:08PM (#25963351)
A bit like the forex shops at airports that sell you the pound for $1.47, and buy it for $1.27, but charge "no commission"...
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Re:Robinhood denies claims that it sold GameStop shares out ... by ghaff on Friday January 29, 2021 @05:35PM (#25963664)
Obviously brokerages still make money in lots of ways such as low interest on cash accounts, fees on their own mutual funds, etc. But the point is that there's noting unique about RH not charging commissions.
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