Where to locate your recurring investments in the app

Open Robinhood and tap the account icon at the bottom right. From there, select Investing, then look for Recurring Investments or Recurring Orders—the exact label depends on your app version. This section shows every recurring purchase you have set up, whether it's active, paused, or completed.

If you're on the web version, log in and go to your Account menu in the top right corner. Select Recurring Investments from the dropdown. You'll see a list of all your standing orders with their status, frequency, and next scheduled purchase date.

The recurring investments screen displays the stock or ETF name, how much you invest each time, how often the purchase happens, and when the next transaction is scheduled. You can also see whether each one is currently active or paused from this same view.

Key Takeaways

  • Recurring investments appear in a dedicated section under your Account menu, not mixed in with your regular holdings.
  • The app shows you the next scheduled purchase date for each recurring investment, so you can plan around cash availability.
  • You can pause, resume, or cancel any recurring investment from this screen without affecting your existing shares.
  • If you don't see the Recurring Investments section, check that your app is fully updated, as older versions may not display this feature.

What information appears on the recurring investments screen

Each recurring investment entry shows the security name, the dollar amount you invest per cycle, and the frequency—daily, weekly, biweekly, or monthly. You'll also see the date of your next scheduled purchase and the total amount you've invested through that particular recurring order since you set it up.

The status indicator tells you whether the order is Active, Paused, or Completed. An active order means the next purchase will go through on schedule. A paused order won't execute until you resume it. A completed order has finished its cycle and won't repeat unless you restart it.

Tapping or clicking on any individual recurring investment opens a detail view where you can see the full history of purchases made through that order, edit the amount or frequency, or cancel it entirely.

How to edit or stop a recurring investment

From the recurring investments list, select the order you want to change. You'll see options to Edit, Pause, or Cancel. Editing lets you change the dollar amount or the frequency without losing your purchase history. Pausing temporarily stops the order without deleting it—you can resume it later. Canceling removes the order permanently.

When you pause a recurring investment, Robinhood will not deduct money from your account on the next scheduled date. When you cancel, the order disappears from your list entirely, though your existing shares in that security remain in your account.

If you edit the amount or frequency, the change takes effect on the next scheduled purchase date. Your previous purchases under that order are not affected.

Why a recurring investment might not appear in your list

If you set up a recurring investment but don't see it listed, first check that you're looking in the correct section—some users confuse recurring investments with their regular portfolio holdings. Recurring investments have their own dedicated area separate from your stocks and ETFs.

If the order was set to run for a limited number of cycles and has completed all of them, it will no longer appear in the active list. You can sometimes view completed orders in a history section, depending on your app version.

Robinhood occasionally experiences sync delays between the web and mobile versions. If you set up a recurring investment on the web, it may take a few minutes to show up in the app, or vice versa. Closing and reopening the app usually resolves this.

Checking your next purchase date and cash requirements

The recurring investments screen displays the exact date your next purchase will occur. This matters because Robinhood needs available cash in your account on that date to execute the order. If your account balance drops below the recurring investment amount before the scheduled date, the purchase may fail or be delayed.

You can see how much total cash you have available in your account from the main portfolio screen. Subtract any other planned expenses or pending transfers to know whether you'll have enough for your recurring investments to go through on schedule.

If you're concerned about having sufficient funds, you can pause the recurring investment temporarily, deposit more cash, or reduce the dollar amount before the next scheduled purchase date.

Troubleshooting a missing or stuck recurring investment

If a recurring investment shows as active but the purchase didn't go through on the scheduled date, check your account cash balance first. A failed purchase usually means insufficient funds. You can also review your transaction history to see whether the order actually executed—sometimes a purchase goes through but doesn't immediately update on the recurring investments screen.

If the order is stuck or behaving unexpectedly, try pausing it and then resuming it. This often refreshes the system's tracking of the order. If that doesn't work, cancel the order and create a new one with the same settings.

Robinhood's support team can investigate if a recurring investment failed for reasons other than insufficient cash. You can reach them through the Help section in your account menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see how much I've invested total through a recurring investment?

Yes. When you open the detail view for any recurring investment, Robinhood shows the total amount you've invested through that order since you created it. This includes all completed purchases, not just the next scheduled one.

What happens to my recurring investment if I close my Robinhood account?

All recurring investments are canceled when your account closes. Any shares you own remain in your account until you sell them or transfer them, but no new purchases will be made after the account closure is processed.

Can I have multiple recurring investments in the same stock?

Yes. You can set up separate recurring orders for the same security with different amounts or frequencies. Each one appears as a separate entry in your recurring investments list and executes independently.

Does Robinhood charge a fee for recurring investments?

No. Robinhood does not charge a fee to set up, maintain, or execute a recurring investment. You pay only the standard trading costs that apply to any purchase on the platform.

If I pause a recurring investment, will I lose my purchase history?

No. Pausing preserves all your previous purchases and the order's settings. When you resume it, it picks up where it left off with the same amount and frequency, and your history remains intact.