r/investing

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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 3.4M 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 359K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Stocks, Market, and Investing. Common discussion themes are Money Talk and Advice Requests. 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
3.4M Members

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Yearly: +359K members
Growth: +11.8% / 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: 192K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 21K members
  • Sep: 25K members
  • 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: 3K members

Themes

  • Money Talk
    14 posts in the past month
    1. If you're not buying MSFT/MSFU at these prices what are you even doing?
    2. Gold is down ~24% from its recent high.
    3. Micron quadruples revenue, +14% after hours.
    #1
    Money Talk
    If you're not buying MSFT/MSFU at these prices what are you even doing? · Gold is down ~24% from its recent high. · Micron quadruples revenue, +14% after hours.
    14
  • Advice Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Is a 401k that isn’t matched worth it??
    2. Can someone explain to me how to properly fund my Solo401K?
    3. Advice on portfolio breakdown 34m
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Is a 401k that isn’t matched worth it?? · Can someone explain to me how to properly fund my Solo401K? · Advice on portfolio breakdown 34m
    8
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. What is a good index fund I can drop some money in and just leave it?
    2. Tracking macro factors in economy in google sheets, any free templates / or you use?
    3. Help with Bloomberg function please!
    #3
    Solution Requests
    What is a good index fund I can drop some money in and just leave it? · Tracking macro factors in economy in google sheets, any free templates / or you use? · Help with Bloomberg function please!
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Bravos Research: a warning before you trust them with your money
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Bravos Research: a warning before you trust them with your money
    1
  • News
    1 post in the past month
    1. the world’s largest crypto exchange just got benched by Europe for its own track record and smaller competitors are cashing in
    #5
    News
    the world’s largest crypto exchange just got benched by Europe for its own track record and smaller competitors are cashing in
    1

Topics

  • Stocks
    36 posts in the past month
    #1
    Stocks
    36
  • Market
    30 posts in the past month
    1. US SCV and LC momentum both outperforming market
    #2
    Market
    US SCV and LC momentum both outperforming market
    30
  • Investing
    23 posts in the past month
    1. How do you explain to people investing does not equal greed
    #3
    Investing
    How do you explain to people investing does not equal greed
    23
  • Worst Case
    5 posts in the past month
    #4
    Worst Case
    5
  • Ai
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Ai
    4

Flair

  • Daily Discussion
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - June 23, 2026
    2. Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - June 21, 2026
    3. Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - June 22, 2026
    #1
    Daily Discussion
    Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - June 23, 2026 · Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - June 21, 2026 · Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - June 22, 2026
    10

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 3.4M 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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