HOOD Up 200% YTD — With S&P 500 Inclusion, Is $200 Next?

MillionaireTiger
09-09

Robinhood surged 15% in the latest session on the back of two powerful catalysts:
1. A bullish market and growing tokenization narrative.
2. Its long-awaited inclusion in the S&P 500 Index.

That puts HOOD up a staggering 200% YTD.

💡 As traders, the question is: Did you catch this move?

🎉 Shoutout to some standout gains from our community:

🎉 Huge congrats to @smlim86 for banking 539% returns on HOOD.

🎉 Huge congrats to @YJ13 who secured $1,306 on HOOD.

🎉 Huge congrats to @densesorbet for earning 78% returns on HOOD call.

🎉 Huge congrats to @AhBoat who locked in 46% returns on HOOD put.

Whether you held the stock, played calls, or sold puts for premium income — HOOD delivered big. Share with us: What’s your favorite strategy?

Why HOOD Is in the Spotlight

  • S&P 500 inclusion: A milestone that typically boosts visibility, liquidity, and institutional flows.

  • Business model: A fast-growing fintech "super app," spanning brokerage, options, crypto, credit cards, and more — often at low or zero commission, challenging traditional brokers.

  • Financial momentum: Q2 2025 revenue hit $539M, up 65% YoY, as higher trading volumes in a bull market drove growth.

  • Crypto tailwinds: From Trump’s pro-crypto stance to rising institutional adoption and tokenization opportunities, HOOD is well-positioned to benefit with its integrated crypto wallet and trading.

The Risks

  • Valuation stretch: A 200% rally brings FOMO, but also higher expectations. Any slowdown could trigger sharp pullbacks.

  • Volatility: With a 52-week range of $19–$117, HOOD remains one of the most volatile retail favorites.

🔎 Big question:
Is HOOD’s valuation justified, or is this more a trader’s stock than a long-term hold?

Can Robinhood push higher — maybe even retest $200?

🧭 Share positions:

Robinhood 🚀 AppLovin to Join SP500! Buy Now or Sell the News?
AppLovin and Robinhood will join the S&P 500 index. Robinhood has been a favorite among retail investors who have bid up shares of meme stocks such as AMC Entertainment and GameStop. Robinhood already rises over 200% this year! AppLovin gained 278% in 2023 and over 700% in 2024. As of Friday’s close, the stock had gained only 68% so far in 2025. AppLovin’s software brings targeted ads to mobile apps and games. ----- 1. Robinhood vs. AppLovin — which business model has more staying power inside the S&P 500? 2. Do you see index inclusion as a long-term signal, or “sell the news” event?
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Comments

  • CynthiaVogt
    09-09
    CynthiaVogt
    I watched a stock go from $10 to 110, and become part of S&P 500.
    • setia100
      You didn't buy 5 or 10 shares to just keep it till the moment of truth ❓
  • VivianLau
    09-09
    VivianLau
    This stock was $30 just 5 months ago. [Surprised]
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