Cathie Wood Snaps Up $14.8 Million Worth Of Robinhood Shares Following Platinum Card Launch

Robinhood Markets, Inc. Class A -1.73%
Joby Aviation +2.78%
ARK Fintech Innovation ETF +0.34%
ARK Innovation ETF +0.23%
ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF +0.34%

Robinhood Markets, Inc. Class A

HOOD

68.90

-1.73%

Joby Aviation

JOBY

8.50

+2.78%

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

ARKF

38.07

+0.34%

ARK Innovation ETF

ARKK

68.56

+0.23%

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF

ARKQ

114.90

+0.34%

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, made significant trades on Thursday, focusing on Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) and Joby Aviation Inc (NYSE:JOBY). These trades come amidst recent developments and market movements for both companies.

The Robinhood Trade

Ark Invest making a substantial purchase of Robinhood shares across multiple ETFs.The ARK Innovation ETF (BATS:ARKK) acquired 158,259 shares, while ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF (BATS:ARKF) and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (BATS:ARKW) added 5,267 and 20,407 shares, respectively.

This purchase follows Robinhood’s recent launch of its Platinum credit card and custodial accounts, which has generated market interest. The Platinum card, an invite-only offering, boasts a $695 annual fee and provides benefits in dining, travel, and wellness. On the day of the trade, Robinhood’s stock closed at $80.56, resulting in a total investment of approximately $14.8 million.

The Joby Aviation Trade

Ark Invest purchased Joby Aviation shares on Thursday, with the ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (BATS:ARKQ) purchasing 60,829 shares and ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF (BATS:ARKX) adding 33,205 shares. This move comes after Joby Aviation’s fourth-quarter earnings report, which was released in late February.

Earnings beat expectations in the quarter. The company posted a loss of 14 cents per share versus estimates for a 20-cent loss, beating forecasts by about 30%.

Revenue increased $30.78 million from the same period last year. In the prior quarter, Joby missed EPS estimates by $0.29. Joby stock ended the day at $9.61, making the trade by Wood worth $903,666. A day earlier, Ark had purchased Joby stock worth almost $2 million.

Other Key Trades:

  • Roku Inc. (ROKU): Sold 67,092 shares by ARKK, ARKW and ARKF.
  • Draftkings Inc. (DKNG): Bought 58,048 shares by ARKW.
  • Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM): Sold 131,400 shares by ARKQ and ARKX.

This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Shivdeep Dhaliwal

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