Insider Trading Idea – This Week
Spotlight: Robinhood Markets (HOOD)
Insider Purchase: On June 18, 2025, Robinhood board director Christopher Payne purchased 26,500 shares at an average price of $74.19, totaling approximately $2 million.
Current Stock Price
HOOD is currently trading around $78.50.
Daily Chart Overview
View on TradingView
Live chart and technicals available at:
https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-HOOD/
Why Buy HOOD?
- Insider Confidence: Large personal investment from a board director signals belief in long-term value.
- Technical Setup: Strong upward momentum with bullish continuation patterns forming on the daily chart.
- Fundamental Growth: Record user deposits, increased trading volume, product expansion (futures, subscriptions).
- Valuation Upside: Buybacks and potential S&P 500 inclusion could drive prices higher.
Upcoming Earnings – August 6, 2025
Q1 Review: EPS $0.37, Revenue $927M (+50% YoY)
Q2 Forecast: EPS range $0.29–$0.34, Revenue growth expected ~45–50% YoY
Trade Ideas Based on Earnings
- Bullish: Beat EPS + guidance => Buy stock or call options (target: $85–$90).
- Neutral: Use a straddle or spread to profit from volatility.
- Bearish: If results disappoint => buy puts or use a bear put spread.
Trade Plan Example
Trade Type | Entry Trigger | Target | Stop-Loss / Exit |
---|---|---|---|
Buy Stock | < $75 pre-earnings | +10–15% post-earnings | < −5% drop |
Call Spread | Out-of-money calls | 20–30% upside | Max debit risk |
Put Spread | OTM puts | Hedge downside | Max debit risk |
Conclusion
With a $2 million insider buy, strong growth fundamentals, and upcoming earnings as a catalyst, Robinhood offers a compelling short-term trade opportunity.
Consider using defined-risk options strategies or dip-buying tactics around support zones.
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Please do your own research before investing.