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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's Why Robinhood Stock Is a Buy Before July 30
Key Points Robinhood has grown rapidly over the past few years. Its ecosystem is expanding and economies of scale are kicking in. It still looks reasonably valued relative to its growth potential. 10 stocks we like better than Robinhood Markets › Robinhood's (NASDAQ: HOOD) stock has soared more than 350% over the past 12 months. That rally was driven by soaring stocks and rising crypto prices, which drew many retail investors back to its online trading platform and boosted its trading volumes. Some investors might be reluctant to invest in Robinhood after those massive gains. However, it could still be worth buying before its next earnings report on July 30 for six simple reasons. 1. It's expanding rapidly From 2020 to 2024, Robinhood more than doubled its number of funded customers as its assets under custody (AUC) more than tripled. It achieved that growth trajectory even through a grueling slowdown in 2022 as rising interest rates chilled the stock and crypto markets. Its revenue grew at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.5%. Metric 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Funded customers 12.5 million 22.7 million 23.0 million 23.4 million 25.2 million AUC $63 billion $98 billion $62 billion $103 billion $193 billion Revenue growth 245% 89% (25%) 37% 58% Data source: Robinhood. In the first quarter of 2025, Robinhood's number of funded customers rose 8% year over year to 25.8 million. Its total platform assets (a new metric that combines its AUC with the assets it gained from its acquisition of TradePMR last November) surged 70% to $221 billion. If the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again this year, more investors should pivot back toward stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies. That rotation should fuel its near-term growth. 2. Fewer regulatory challenges Robinhood became a popular platform for retail investors because it offered commission-free trades. It can offer fee-free trades because it bundles together all of its orders and sells them to high-frequency trading firms that can squeeze slim profits out of those bulk trades. That "payment for order flow" (PFOF) model attracted a lot of scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under Chairman Gary Gensler from 2021 to 2025. Some investors even speculated the SEC could completely ban PFOF trades and cripple Robinhood's core business. But that ban never happened, and Gensler's successor, Paul Atkins, recently withdrew all of the SEC's proposed regulations against PFOF trades. As those regulatory headwinds dissipate, Robinhood should have a clearer path for expanding its commission-free trading platform. 3. It's gaining more subscriptions Robinhood rolled out its premium Gold tier nearly nine years ago. For $5 a month or $50 a year, its members get $1,000 in interest-free margin, lower margin rates, higher interest rates on uninvested cash, bonuses on taxable deposits and IRA contributions, higher limits on instant deposits, access to Level II trading data, and other perks. In the first quarter of 2025, its number of Gold subscribers grew 90% year over year to 3.2 million as its subscription revenue rose 65% to $38 million. That only accounted for 4% of Robinhood's top line, but it could gradually diversify its business away from its more volatile transaction-based revenues. 4. Robinhood's ecosystem is expanding Over the past few years, Robinhood expanded its ecosystem with more crypto trading, options trading, and card-based banking services. It also rolled out AI-powered portfolio management tools, and it allowed its investors to trade "tokenized" versions (blockchain-based representations of underlying assets) of U.S. Treasuries, stocks, and ETFs. Robinhood recently added private start-ups like OpenAI and SpaceX to that tokenization strategy. Investors don't get equity in those start-ups through those tokens -- which are pinned to a "special purpose vehicle" that holds those private shares -- but it grants them some indirect exposure ahead of their public debuts. 5. Its margins are improving From 2020 to 2024, Robinhood's gross margin rose from 88% to 94.4%. Its adjusted EBITDA margin -- which turned red in 2021 and 2022 -- jumped from 2.3% to 48.4%. Metric 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Gross margin 88% 91.3% 86.8% 92.2% 94.4% Adjusted EBITDA margin 2.3% (89%) (6.9%) 28.7% 48.4% Data source: Robinhood, Macrotrends. That expansion was driven by a reduction in its stock-based compensation expenses (the primary weight on its collapsing margins in 2021), its growth in higher-margin subscription revenues, and rising interest income from its cash sweep and margin lending services. It also generated a higher mix of its revenues from its higher-margin crypto and options trades (as opposed to its lower-margin equity trades) as economies of scale kicked in. 6. The valuation is reasonable relative to its growth From 2024 to 2027, analysts expect Robinhood's revenue to grow at a CAGR of 18% as its adjusted EBITDA rises at a CAGR of 23%. We should take those estimates with a grain of salt, but it could continue to pull investors away from traditional brokerages with its free trades, gamified approach to investing, and expanding lineup of fintech services. With an enterprise value of $91.3 billion, Robinhood's stock might seem a bit pricey at 50 times this year's adjusted EBITDA. But if you expect the current bull market to generate strong tailwinds for its business, it's a good idea to pick up some shares before its next earnings report. Should you buy stock in Robinhood Markets right now? 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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
LSE plots 24-hour trading to revive interest in shares
Shares in UK-listed companies could be traded 24 hours a day under radical plans from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) to tap into booming demand from night owl traders. The LSEG, which owns the flagship London stock market, is accelerating plans to launch a 24-hour trading platform to boost the appeal of the gloomy UK market and encourage overseas investors and younger traders to buy British shares. Changing trading patterns in the US, where transactions are increasingly done outside of working hours by a new generation of Gen Z retail investors on smartphone apps, is leaving traditional bourses exposed. Cryptocurrency markets, such as Bitcoin trading, already trade around the clock and more people trade shares in the small hours on platforms like Robinhood, making traditional market hours increasingly anachronistic. London-listed shares currently only trade between 8am and 4pm. The LSEG declined to comment on the plan, first reported by the Financial Times, but chief executive David Schwimmer has made no secret of his desire to boost the London market. Mr Schwimmer has transformed LSEG into a data and technology giant to rival Bloomberg following a $27bn (£21bn) takeover of Refinitiv, with the stock exchange now accounting for just 3pc of the group's revenues. Britain's stock market is facing a crisis after shrinking trading volumes and a dearth of new listing. Recent tax raids by the Government and tariffs woes have also dented companies. According to figures released by EY on Monday, UK-listed companies issued 59 profit warnings during the second quarter of 2025, a 20pc rise compared to the same period last year. A shift to 24-hour trading would mirror strides in the US where so-called 'dark pools' – which are private exchanges where buyers and sellers meet in secret – have become increasingly popular ways to trade shares overnight. Some dark pools, such as Blue Ocean, allow for shares to be traded once US markets close and last year the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a licence for a new Bermuda-based trading platform 24X to offer out-of-hours trading. Mainstream US stock exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) have sought to keep pace with the developments by extending trading hours. The NYSE asked the SEC for permission to extend its trading window outside of its traditional 9:30pm to 4pm time earlier this year. However any move to extend trading hours is likely to face fierce criticism from conventional fund managers. They use the closing price of shares to set the value of their funds, with trillions of pounds dependent on the closing price. Round-the-clock trading would make setting prices even more difficult, while fund managers are likely to resist moves to monitor the market 24/7. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Business
- Telegraph
LSE plots 24-hour trading to revive interest in shares
Shares in UK-listed companies could be traded 24 hours a day under radical plans from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) to tap into booming demand from night owl traders. The LSEG, which owns the flagship London stock market, is accelerating plans to launch a 24-hour trading platform to boost the appeal of the gloomy UK market and encourage overseas investors and younger traders to buy British shares. Changing trading patterns in the US, where transactions are increasingly done outside of working hours by a new generation of Gen Z retail investors on smartphone apps, is leaving traditional bourses exposed. Cryptocurrency markets, such as Bitcoin trading, already trade around the clock and more people trade shares in the small hours on platforms like Robinhood, making traditional market hours increasingly anachronistic. London-listed shares currently only trade between 8am and 4pm. The LSEG declined to comment on the plan, first reported by the Financial Times, but chief executive David Schwimmer has made no secret of his desire to boost the London market. Mr Schwimmer has transformed LSEG into a data and technology giant to rival Bloomberg following a $27bn (£21bn) takeover of Refinitiv, with the stock exchange now accounting for just 3pc of the group's revenues. Britain's stock market is facing a crisis after shrinking trading volumes and a dearth of new listing. Recent tax raids by the Government and tariffs woes have also dented companies. According to figures released by EY on Monday, UK-listed companies issued 59 profit warnings during the second quarter of 2025, a 20pc rise compared to the same period last year. A shift to 24-hour trading would mirror strides in the US where so-called 'dark pools' – which are private exchanges where buyers and sellers meet in secret – have become increasingly popular ways to trade shares overnight. Some dark pools, such as Blue Ocean, allow for shares to be traded once US markets close and last year the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a licence for a new Bermuda-based trading platform 24X to offer out-of-hours trading. Mainstream US stock exchanges such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) have sought to keep pace with the developments by extending trading hours. The NYSE asked the SEC for permission to extend its trading window outside of its traditional 9:30pm to 4pm time earlier this year. However any move to extend trading hours is likely to face fierce criticism from conventional fund managers. They use the closing price of shares to set the value of their funds, with trillions of pounds dependent on the closing price. Round-the-clock trading would make setting prices even more difficult, while fund managers are likely to resist moves to monitor the market 24/7.
Associated Press
09-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Golden Intelligent Coin Trading Center Inc Reports Record Institutional Growth in Q2 2025
Denver, CO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Golden Intelligent Coin Trading Center Inc has reported a significant increase in institutional onboarding during the second quarter of 2025, highlighting the platform's accelerating role as a trusted infrastructure partner for financial institutions, asset managers, and proprietary trading firms worldwide. According to internal data, Q2 saw the highest quarterly influx of institutional clients since the platform's inception in 2018, with a 67% rise in new account registrations compared to the previous quarter. This momentum underscores the growing demand for robust, transparent, and customizable trading solutions as global markets become increasingly data-driven and interconnected. 'Golden Intelligent Coin Trading Center Inc has been investing heavily in infrastructure and compliance services to meet the standards of institutional clients,' said a company representative. 'The Q2 results reflect the confidence placed in the platform's ability to deliver execution efficiency, operational security, and strategic insight.' Key drivers behind the surge in institutional participation include the launch of an enhanced API suite for high-frequency and algorithmic trading, as well as new portfolio risk controls that support automated monitoring of drawdowns, volatility exposure, and allocation thresholds. The platform also introduced client-specific compliance dashboards and real-time reporting modules to align with internal audit and regulatory workflows. In addition to core infrastructure, Golden Intelligent Coin Trading Center Inc expanded its dedicated institutional services unit in Q2, offering tailored account management, technical onboarding, and multilingual support across major financial hubs including Frankfurt, Dubai, Singapore, and São Paulo. These regional enhancements are part of the company's broader strategy to provide localized, high-touch services within a global framework. As part of its Q2 development roadmap, the platform also rolled out a series of operational resilience measures, including redundancy architecture for transaction routing, enhanced order book transparency tools, and a continuous uptime record of 99.998%. This reinforces the firm's long-standing reputation for reliability and uninterrupted trading access. Golden Intelligent Coin Trading Center Inc continues to operate under strict internal governance protocols and maintains a proactive approach to third-party audits, penetration testing, and cybersecurity readiness. The platform's incident-free operational record remains a point of distinction in the competitive financial technology sector. Looking forward, the company plans to launch an institutional insight program that will deliver customized research, sector analysis, and multi-asset allocation recommendations tailored to institutional mandates. Additional plans include integrating machine-readable economic indicators and ESG screening tools into institutional dashboards by Q4 2025. With a growing base of institutional users and an expanding portfolio of enterprise-grade services, Golden Intelligent Coin Trading Center Inc reaffirms its commitment to building a secure, intelligent, and scalable trading environment for the next generation of financial leadership. Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities. Sierra Thompson service(at)
Khaleej Times
30-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
nTrader wins top performing trading platform award at Forex Traders Summit 2025
nTrader, a UAE-based software development company specialising in financial technology, has been awarded the prestigious Top Performing Trading Platform 2025 at the Forex Traders Summit 2025 held in Dubai. The company's reputation in the industry is underscored by a series of prestigious recognitions and strategic sponsorships: Winner of Best Trading Platform 2024, Bronze Sponsor of The Forex Expo Dubai 2024, and Silver Sponsor of The Forex Traders Summit 2025, Dubai. 'At nTrader, our vision is simple, to give brokers and financial institutions the power to run their business on their own terms. We deliver a complete, cutting-edge trading platform with all the tools they need so they can focus on growth, innovation, and client success,' said Asdaque Riffat, co-founder of nTrader. More than just a traditional software provider, nTrader stands out in the fintech industry for its end-to-end solutions tailored to help emerging brokerage firms scale efficiently. Its robust platform and support tools are designed to simplify operations and enhance the client experience across the board. What truly distinguishes nTrader is its integrated suite of broker support tools, which go beyond trading software. These include Client and IB Portal CRM Systems, Copy Trading and Social Trading Platforms, and FIX API Liquidity Bridges connecting brokers to top-tier liquidity providers worldwide As the financial landscape evolves, nTrader remains committed to innovation, reliability, and client success. With its headquarters in the UAE and a growing global footprint, the company continues to set new standards in the fintech and brokerage technology space.
