Where to view your recurring investments

Open the Robinhood app and tap the Account icon at the bottom right. From there, select Investing, then look for Recurring Investments or Automatic Investments — the exact name depends on which version of the app you have. This section shows every recurring purchase you have set up, how much money moves each time, and when the next purchase will happen.

If you are on the web version of Robinhood, log in and click your account name in the top right corner. Choose Account Settings, then Recurring Investments. The layout is the same: a list of all active recurring buys with dates and amounts.

You will see each recurring investment listed separately. Tap or click any one to see more detail — the exact stock or ETF, the dollar amount per purchase, the frequency (weekly, biweekly, or monthly), and the date of the next scheduled buy.

Key Takeaways

  • Recurring investments appear in the Investing section of your Account menu on the Robinhood app, or under Account Settings on the web.
  • Each recurring investment shows the stock or ETF name, the dollar amount per purchase, the frequency, and the date of the next scheduled transaction.
  • You can pause, edit, or cancel any recurring investment from this same screen without affecting your other purchases.
  • If a recurring investment fails to go through — usually because of insufficient cash — Robinhood will show a status message next to that investment.

What information you will see for each recurring investment

When you open the Recurring Investments section, each entry displays the security name (for example, "VOO" or "AAPL"), the amount in dollars that will be invested each time, and the frequency. You will also see the date the next purchase is scheduled to occur.

Tap or click on any single recurring investment to expand it and see additional details. This includes the exact time of day the purchase typically happens (usually during market hours), your total invested so far through this recurring plan, and the number of shares you own from all those purchases combined.

Why a recurring investment might not appear or might show an error

If you set up a recurring investment but do not see it in the list, check whether you actually confirmed the setup. Robinhood requires you to review and tap a final confirmation button — if you closed the app or navigated away before that step, the recurring investment was not created.

If a recurring investment appears but shows a warning or error status, the most common reason is insufficient cash in your account when the purchase was scheduled. Robinhood will attempt the purchase again on the next scheduled date if you add funds. Some recurring investments also fail if the stock or ETF is no longer available for purchase on Robinhood, though this is rare.

Check your cash balance in the Account section. If it is lower than the amount of your next scheduled purchase, add funds before that date to may support the transaction goes through.

How to pause or stop a recurring investment

Open the Recurring Investments section, find the investment you want to change, and tap or click on it. You will see options to Pause or Cancel. Pausing temporarily stops the purchases without deleting the setup — you can resume it later. Canceling removes the recurring investment entirely.

When you pause a recurring investment, Robinhood will not attempt any purchases until you resume it. The setup remains in your account, so you do not have to recreate it from scratch. When you cancel, the recurring investment is deleted and you would need to set it up again if you change your mind.

Editing the amount or frequency of a recurring investment

From the Recurring Investments list, tap or click the investment you want to change. Look for an Edit button or a menu icon (three dots or lines). You can then change the dollar amount per purchase or the frequency (weekly, biweekly, or monthly).

The changes take effect on your next scheduled purchase. If you lower the amount, the next transaction will be smaller. If you increase it, the next transaction will be larger. Changing the frequency means the time between purchases will shift — for example, from weekly to biweekly — starting with the next scheduled date.

Checking your recurring investment history

To see past purchases made through a recurring investment, go to your History or Activity section in the Robinhood app. Filter by the stock or ETF name, and you will see every transaction, including the ones from your recurring plan. Each entry shows the date, the number of shares bought, and the price per share at the time of purchase.

You can also see your total cost basis and current value for shares bought through recurring investments by looking at the individual stock or ETF page. The "Avg Cost" or "Cost Basis" shown there includes all your purchases of that security, whether they came from recurring investments or one-time buys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set up a recurring investment on the Robinhood app and see it on the web version?

Yes. Recurring investments sync across the app and web version. If you create one on your phone, it will appear in your Account Settings on the web, and vice versa. Both show the same information and allow you to make changes.

What time of day does a recurring investment happen?

Robinhood typically executes recurring investments during regular market hours, usually in the morning. The exact time can vary slightly. You can see the scheduled date in the Recurring Investments section, though Robinhood does not always display the exact time in advance.

If I pause a recurring investment, do I lose the shares I already bought?

No. Pausing only stops future purchases. All shares you already own remain in your account and continue to be yours. You can resume the recurring investment at any time, and new purchases will start again on the next scheduled date.

Can I have multiple recurring investments in the same stock?

Yes. You can set up more than one recurring investment in the same security if you want — for example, one weekly purchase and one monthly purchase of the same ETF. Each one appears as a separate entry in your Recurring Investments list.

What happens if the market is closed on my scheduled purchase date?

Robinhood will execute the purchase on the next trading day. If your recurring investment is scheduled for a weekend or holiday, the transaction moves to the following Monday or the next day the market is open.