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Robinhood is trying to make trading social, but it may not work as planned.
Tech companies have long been enamored by the idea of building social networks within their apps. Adding a social element can make a platform stickier and more valuable long-term. Robinhood (HOOD -0.81%) is trying the playbook, but it may not go as planned, which Travis Hoium highlights in this video.
*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Sept. 10, 2025. The video was published on Sept. 11, 2025.
Travis Hoium is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering solar energy, technology, and growth stocks. Before The Motley Fool, Travis was a mechanical engineer at 3M and founded a virtual reality company. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Minnesota.
Travis Hoium has positions in Alphabet, Robinhood Markets, and Spotify Technology. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet and Spotify Technology. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Travis Hoium is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
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