r/investing

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About r/investing

r investing the investing subreddit, dedicated to discussing all things investing. If you're looking for an investing reddit community to join, this is a good general-purpose one.

The community at a glance

r/investing is a Subreddit for Investors with roughly 3.5M members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the Investing topic page.

Roughly 343K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Worst, Worst Case, and Stocks. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention american to invest in foreign markets using foreign currency, platform for taking short positions on stocks, bonds, and other securities, and investment books.

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Established 2008
3.5M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +343K members
Growth: +11.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 40K members
  • 2014: 50K members
  • 2015: 46K members
  • 2016: 62K members
  • 2017: 227K members
  • 2018: 182K members
  • 2019: 214K members
  • 2023: 1.6M members
  • 2024: 397K members
  • 2025: 343K members
  • 2026: 242K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 32K members
  • Nov: 33K members
  • Dec: 31K members
  • Jan: 40K members
  • Feb: 30K members
  • Mar: 26K members
  • Apr: 26K members
  • May: 33K members
  • Jun: 33K members
  • Jul: 22K members
  • Aug: 19K members
  • Sep: 12K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Should I change my 401K investment strategy?
    2. Best Finance Industry Events?
    3. Has anyone heard something good about Lucyd glasses?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Should I change my 401K investment strategy? · Best Finance Industry Events? · Has anyone heard something good about Lucyd glasses?
    6
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Does anyone else feel that we’re heading towards a financial crisis?
    2. Why people are saying this not 2022? I think it can get worse
    3. Why is it so hard to see the new SPMO holdings?
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Does anyone else feel that we’re heading towards a financial crisis? · Why people are saying this not 2022? I think it can get worse · Why is it so hard to see the new SPMO holdings?
    3
  • Money Talk
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Money management tips please ?!
    2. I'm 23M with $220k net worth, what would you do at my age?
    #3
    Money Talk
    Money management tips please ?! · I'm 23M with $220k net worth, what would you do at my age?
    2
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Is it possible to move 530a accounts to any other platform?
    2. Maxed out my ROTH IRA, now what? [20y/o]
    #4
    Solution Requests
    Is it possible to move 530a accounts to any other platform? · Maxed out my ROTH IRA, now what? [20y/o]
    2

Topics

  • Worst
    7 posts in the past month
    #1
    Worst
    7
  • Worst Case
    2 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst Case
    2
  • Stocks
    1 post in the past month
    #3
    Stocks
    1
  • Dividend
    1 post in the past month
    #4
    Dividend
    1
  • Looking For
    1 post in the past month
    #5
    Looking For
    1

Flair

  • Daily Discussion
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - September 20, 2026
    2. Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - September 21, 2026
    3. Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - September 23, 2026
    #1
    Daily Discussion
    Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - September 20, 2026 · Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - September 21, 2026 · Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - September 23, 2026
    4

Product recommendations

  • american to invest in foreign markets using foreign currency
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best Way for an American to Invest in Foreign Markets using Foreign Currency?
    2. Best Way for an American to Invest in Foreign Markets using Foreign Currency?
    3. Best Way for an American to Invest in Foreign Markets using Foreign Currency?
    #1
    american to invest in foreign markets using foreign currency
    Best Way for an American to Invest in Foreign Markets using Foreign Currency? · Best Way for an American to Invest in Foreign Markets using Foreign Currency? · Best Way for an American to Invest in Foreign Markets using Foreign Currency?
    4
  • platform for taking short positions on stocks, bonds, and other securities
    4 posts in the past month
    1. What platform would you guys recommend for taking short positions on stocks, bonds, and other securities, considering factors like fees, ease of use, and available research tools?
    2. What platform would you guys recommend for taking short positions on stocks, bonds, and other securities, considering factors like fees, ease of use, and available research tools?
    3. What platform would you guys recommend for taking short positions on stocks, bonds, and other securities, considering factors like fees, ease of use, and available research tools?
    #2
    platform for taking short positions on stocks, bonds, and other securities
    What platform would you guys recommend for taking short positions on stocks, bonds, and other securities, considering factors like fees, ease of use, and available research tools? · What platform would you guys recommend for taking short positions on stocks, bonds, and other securities, considering factors like fees, ease of use, and available research tools? · What platform would you guys recommend for taking short positions on stocks, bonds, and other securities, considering factors like fees, ease of use, and available research tools?
    4
  • investment books
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Let’s Make a Solid List: Best Investing Books, YouTube Channels, and Tools You've Found Useful
    2. Let’s Make a Solid List: Best Investing Books, YouTube Channels, and Tools You've Found Useful
    3. Intermediate Investor Looking to Level Up – Best Books, YouTube Channels, and Resources?
    #3
    investment books
    Let’s Make a Solid List: Best Investing Books, YouTube Channels, and Tools You've Found Useful · Let’s Make a Solid List: Best Investing Books, YouTube Channels, and Tools You've Found Useful · Intermediate Investor Looking to Level Up – Best Books, YouTube Channels, and Resources?
    3
  • hys account
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Which HYS account is best?
    2. Which HYS account is best?
    #4
    hys account
    Which HYS account is best? · Which HYS account is best?
    2
  • investment books, youtube channels & general guidance
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Way to Learn About Investing? Looking for Books, YouTube Channels & General Guidance
    2. Best Way to Learn About Investing? Looking for Books, YouTube Channels & General Guidance
    #5
    investment books, youtube channels & general guidance
    Best Way to Learn About Investing? Looking for Books, YouTube Channels & General Guidance · Best Way to Learn About Investing? Looking for Books, YouTube Channels & General Guidance
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/investing for?
Best for Investors enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/investing free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/investing have?
Roughly 3.5M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/investing on?
r/investing runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/investing cover?
On the Hive Index, r/investing is organized under Investors.
How do I join r/investing?
You can join r/investing by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Investing communities like?
Communities for investors covering stocks, real estate, options, and broader personal finance. Reddit has some of the most active investing communities on the internet, from value investing to dividend strategies, alongside Discord servers for trading signals and more niche investment approaches. Range of experience from total beginners to seasoned traders.
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