NVIDIA (ticker: NVDA) is one of the most searched stocks right now, and a lot of beginners want to know how to buy NVIDIA stock on Robinhood without feeling lost. This guide walks through it one step at a time. NVDA is only the example, and the same steps work for almost any stock.
Disclosure: the links on this page are my personal referral links. If you sign up through them I may receive a reward, and the offer may give you a bonus too. This is not financial advice.
This is not investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. Do your own research before buying any stock.
If you already know you want an account, you can open a Robinhood account through my referral link and follow along below.
What Robinhood is, and who this offer suits
Robinhood is an investing app where you can buy and sell stocks from your phone. This offer is aimed at beginners who want a simple way to place a first order, including with a small dollar amount. It may suit you if you:
- Are new to investing and want clear, simple steps
- Like the idea of starting small with fractional shares
- Are comfortable using an app to place your own orders
Three terms to know first
- Ticker: a short code that identifies a stock. NVIDIA’s is NVDA.
- Fractional share: a slice of one share, so you buy a dollar amount instead of a whole share. You can start with as little as $1.
- Market hours: prices move while the market is open. Check the trading hours in the app, since they affect when and how your order fills.
How to Buy NVIDIA Stock on Robinhood: Step by Step
- Open an account. Sign up through my Robinhood referral link and complete the account setup.
- Link a bank account and transfer money. Connect your bank in the app, then move over the amount you want available to invest.
- Search the ticker. Type NVDA into the search bar and open the NVIDIA page.
- Choose dollars or shares. Buying in dollars gets you a fractional share, and you can start as low as $1. Or you can buy a set number of shares.
- Pick an order type. A market order buys at the current price. A limit order only buys at your price or lower, so it may not fill if the price never gets there.
- Review and submit. Read the order summary carefully, submit it, then check your portfolio to see it.
How the referral offer works
New users can get a free stock reward after linking a bank account. Most rewards are $5-$10. Which stock you get and the exact value are not something you pick, so treat it as a small bonus, not a way to make money. Offers and terms can change, so check the official Robinhood page for the current terms before you sign up.
My experience with Robinhood
I personally use Robinhood, with both individual and custodial accounts, and I place my own orders in the app. That is the extent of what I’m claiming here. I have not said I own NVIDIA stock, and this is not a recommendation to buy NVDA. It’s a walkthrough of the process.
Fees to check
Robinhood advertises commission-free stock trades, but other fees may apply. Look at Robinhood’s fee schedule before you trade so nothing surprises you.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who can’t afford to lose the money they would invest
- Anyone who wants a stock tip or a price prediction. This guide has neither
- Anyone who isn’t comfortable managing orders in an app
- Anyone who only wants the free stock. It’s a small reward, and it isn’t guaranteed
Ready to try it?
If the steps make sense and you want to see the app for yourself, you can sign up for Robinhood with my referral link. Read the current terms on Robinhood’s official page first. For more guides like this, see our product reviews.
This is not investment advice. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. Do your own research before buying any stock.