#Robinhood is launching its own social network for investors called Robinhood Social.
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* Verified Trades: The main feature of Robinhood Social is the verification of trades. When a user posts about an investment, the platform will confirm that the transaction was actually made. This aims to solve the problem of misinformation common on other social media platforms.
* Key Features: Users will be able to post short updates similar to platforms like X or Reddit, follow other investors, and see their performance statistics, such as profitability ratios.
* Following Public Figures: A unique feature will allow users to track the public trading activities of notable figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Nancy Pelosi, whose transaction data is publicly available.
* Rollout Plan: A beta version will be released to 10,000 users in the first quarter of 2026, with a full launch date to be determined later.
* Strategic Context: This move is part of Robinhood's broader expansion strategy. The company's stock has more than tripled this year, and it was recently added to the S&P 500 index.