Investing.com -- Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) shares climbed 3% amid market speculation that the online brokerage could be a potential new addition to the S&P 500 index. The uptick follows comments from analysts suggesting the company is a ’prime candidate’ for the index’s next rebalancing.
The rise in Robinhood’s stock came after Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) (BofA) analysts highlighted the brokerage’s prospects in a recent meeting discussing potential changes to major indices. According to BofA’s Emma Huang, the announcement from S&P, expected on Friday, June 6 at 5:15 pm, may include several adjustments to the index, such as additions, removals, migrations, and share changes. Investors showed particular interest in a set of companies, including Robinhood, which is not currently part of the S&P 400, leading analysts to anticipate significant buying activity by passive funds if included.
The analyst quote provided states, "Following our meeting, we view HOOD as a prime candidate for the S&P 500 with the next rebalancing." This endorsement, alongside the mention of other companies such as LNG, FLUT, VEEV, CVNA, ARES, and APP as top candidates for additions to the index, has contributed to the positive sentiment surrounding Robinhood’s stock.
The potential inclusion in the S&P 500 is significant for Robinhood as it would likely result in increased demand for the stock from index funds and other investment vehicles that track the S&P 500. This would not only boost the company’s visibility in the financial markets but could also provide a more stable shareholder base.