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 349K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Ai, Portfolio, and Roth Ira. 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: +349K members
Growth: +11.3% / 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: 219K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 22K members
  • Aug: 8K members

Themes

  • Money Talk
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Do you think US national debt is actually going to impact our portfolios in a long-term?
    2. CAPE is at 42.4. The 1999 peak was 44.2
    3. Are bonds/fixed income really required for someone approaching retirement?
    #1
    Money Talk
    Do you think US national debt is actually going to impact our portfolios in a long-term? · CAPE is at 42.4. The 1999 peak was 44.2 · Are bonds/fixed income really required for someone approaching retirement?
    15
  • Advice Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Advice and guidance, rookie
    2. Is my cash reserve too high for my goals and portfolio?
    3. Backdoor Roth IRA question
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Advice and guidance, rookie · Is my cash reserve too high for my goals and portfolio? · Backdoor Roth IRA question
    10
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Where should I invest my savings for my first house?
    2. Stock Screener alternative
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Where should I invest my savings for my first house? · Stock Screener alternative
    2
  • News
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Robinhood ends its partnership with Morningstar
    2. Found a perfect example of the market absorbing information from news
    #4
    News
    Robinhood ends its partnership with Morningstar · Found a perfect example of the market absorbing information from news
    2
  • Opportunities
    1 post in the past month
    1. Food and Beverage Opportunity?
    #5
    Opportunities
    Food and Beverage Opportunity?
    1

Topics

  • Ai
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Growth while Insulating 401k from AI/Datacenter Bubble risk?
    2. Sharing my ethical investing angle - cyber stocks are (currently) beating AI stocks.
    #1
    Ai
    Growth while Insulating 401k from AI/Datacenter Bubble risk? · Sharing my ethical investing angle - cyber stocks are (currently) beating AI stocks.
    5
  • Portfolio
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Thoughts on core + thematic satellite portfolio
    2. Is it possible to create a portfolio allocation chart like this in Portfolio Performance?
    #2
    Portfolio
    Thoughts on core + thematic satellite portfolio · Is it possible to create a portfolio allocation chart like this in Portfolio Performance?
    3
  • Roth Ira
    3 posts in the past month
    1. How should I split my Roth IRA between VTI and QQQ?
    2. Vanguard vs Fidelity and Roth IRA transfers?
    3. Traditional 401k rollover to Roth IRA. Move to traditional IRA first.
    #3
    Roth Ira
    How should I split my Roth IRA between VTI and QQQ? · Vanguard vs Fidelity and Roth IRA transfers? · Traditional 401k rollover to Roth IRA. Move to traditional IRA first.
    3
  • Growth
    3 posts in the past month
    1. At what point does owning SPY + QQQ + a growth ETF stop being diversification and start being the same bet in different wrappers?
    2. Growth while Insulating 401k from AI/Datacenter Bubble risk?
    #4
    Growth
    At what point does owning SPY + QQQ + a growth ETF stop being diversification and start being the same bet in different wrappers? · Growth while Insulating 401k from AI/Datacenter Bubble risk?
    3
  • Investments
    3 posts in the past month
    1. ETFs and Mutual Funds Investments - How to Identify Which Ones to Invest in?
    2. How Would You Allocate $80K Between Savings and Investments?
    #5
    Investments
    ETFs and Mutual Funds Investments - How to Identify Which Ones to Invest in? · How Would You Allocate $80K Between Savings and Investments?
    3

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  • Daily Discussion
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - August 10, 2026
    2. Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - August 12, 2026
    3. Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - August 05, 2026
    #1
    Daily Discussion
    Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - August 10, 2026 · Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - August 12, 2026 · Daily General Discussion and Advice Thread - August 05, 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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