Robinhood didn’t just cut fees — it rewired how a generation approaches investing, prioritizing immediate participation over long-term planning. By analyzing user interviews, trading data, and revenue models, we uncover how design, gamification, and payment-for-order-flow incent more frequent trades and change investor behavior. This episode blends behavioral economics, product design, and finance to explain why “free” trading can create perverse incentives and reshape the brokerage landscape.

What We'll Discuss:
- 🧠 Behavioral design and FOMO mechanics
- 📱 Mobile-first UX vs. long-term planning
- 💸 Payment for Order Flow explained
- 🔄 Trading frequency and investor outcomes
- 🛠️ Pro-sumer bridge: product opportunity
- ✅ How to choose aligned brokerages

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The Hidden Cost of Free Trading

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