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As an experienced trader, I am always vigilant about the costs that come with holding positions overnight, such as financing charges or swap fees. With Robinhood, the situation is somewhat unique. According to the context, Robinhood applies a standard margin interest rate, currently set at 11.75%, while Robinhood Gold members can access a discounted rate of 7.75% for borrowing amounts above a certain threshold. While these aren’t labeled “swap fees” in the conventional forex sense, they are the effective charges you’ll incur if you use margin to maintain positions overnight. Comparing this to established, regulated brokers, I find Robinhood’s rates quite high. Many forex brokers, especially those under strong regulatory oversight, typically offer more competitive swap or overnight rates—often varying by currency pair and market conditions but frequently lower than Robinhood’s margin rates. Furthermore, Robinhood’s lack of regulation is a significant concern for me. Without regulatory oversight, there’s little transparency or assurance regarding how these rates are set or managed. Ultimately, while Robinhood promotes simplicity and no-commission trading, I consider its overnight costs less favorable, and the absence of trustworthy regulation adds substantial risk. For my own trading, I’d rather choose a well-regulated broker with clear, competitive swap fee structures and robust client protection.