Overview
- S&P Dow Jones Indices said Robinhood will enter before the open on Sept. 22, replacing Caesars, with AppLovin and Emcor also added as MarketAxess, Caesars and Enphase are removed.
- The announcement triggered a multi‑day surge, with HOOD up roughly 14%–15% on Monday and notching a new record closing high on Tuesday after fresh intraday peaks.
- Index inclusion typically compels buying by funds that track the benchmark and increases visibility with institutional investors, a dynamic traders cite in the current rally.
- CEO Vlad Tenev called the move an exciting milestone and emphasized continued focus on building products rather than celebrating.
- Analyst reactions turned more bullish, including Bernstein raising its price target to $160 and pointing to momentum in crypto and options businesses.