Yeah, there seems to be no end to the horror stories of options trades on Robinhood having significant delays before being filled, costing people far, far more than 65 cents.

You get what you pay for.

I've always been told trading, but especially trading options, is asking the big boys to take your money.

Options are a derivative, meant for hedging. It's relatively recent that they've gained so much attention as a primary security for speculation. There are decent strategies to make consistent income, especially in selling options, but it takes discipline and capital.

Most people just want the high leverage and quick wins which usually ends badly.

It's not at all so straightforward. There's definitely money to be made trading.

In particular, there's plenty of opportunity to find a successful strategy that just doesn't scale. It won't make you rich but it will make you money.

> there's plenty of opportunity to find a successful strategy that just doesn't scale.

True.