How expensive is it to keep minimal cash at a brokerage?

What is brokerage cash in my Robinhood account?

Brokerage cash is a top-line cash total in your investing account. It’s the cash amount before stripping out items like unsettled trades and collateral. Buying power is the bottom-line amount of cash available to you immediately.

Can I withdraw money from my brokerage account?

You can only withdraw cash from your brokerage account. If you want to withdraw more than you have available as cash, you’ll need to sell stocks or other investments first. Keep in mind that after you sell stocks, you must wait for the trade to settle before you can withdraw money from your brokerage account.

Is brokerage the same as stocks?

A brokerage account is an investment account that allows you to buy and sell a variety of investments, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.