In this article, we will discuss the 10 Best Robinhood Stocks to Buy Right Now.

Robinhood is the pioneer of commission-free trading. It is an edge that has enabled it to emerge as a preferred trading platform for retail investors, who comprise a larger portion of total trading flows. It has also garnered significant attention for its user-friendly interface.

Similarly, Robinhood has created an index that shows the stocks on which investors on the platform have a higher conviction. The stocks are among the most actively traded and tend to experience the most significant price swings. Robinhood Investor Index is the index that tracks the performance of the most owned investments on the platform.

Following the bounce back from the April low at the start of the US trade and tariff war to record highs, some sectors have emerged as firm favorites on the Robinhood platform. Electronic Technology stocks have topped the list, followed by consumer durables, technology services, and retail trade-focused stocks.

While the overall stock market has rallied to record highs, with the S&P 500 at its highest level, there is still room for additional gains, as the US Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates. A positive earnings season has also fuelled the buying spree in the equity markets.

“There’s a catch-up trade,” said Eric Gerster, chief investment officer at AlphaCore Wealth Advisory. “People say, ‘Oh, let’s go buy the things that have underperformed because their numbers aren’t that bad.'”

Amid valuation concerns with markets at record highs, analysts at Bank of America are touting emerging investment opportunities around small and mid-cap stocks. According to BofA analysts, the two segments host undervalued stocks that have lagged behind large-cap stocks for a decade. Likewise, the bank favors stocks in sectors backed by better fundamentals, cleaner balance sheets, and fewer risks.

Our Methodology

To come up with our list of the Best Robinhood Stocks to Buy Right Now, we sifted through several online rankings to shortlist the stocks trending on Robinhood. We also took help from the Robinhood Investor Index. Next, we settled on stocks with significant year-to-date gains (as of August 28) and that are popular among elite hedge funds as of Q2 2025. Finally, we ranked the stocks in ascending order based on the number of hedge funds that hold stakes in them.

Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is straightforward: our research has demonstrated that we can outperform the market by replicating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here).

Best Robinhood Stocks to Buy Right Now

10. GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO)

Year to Date Returns: 54.55%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 16

GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO) is one of the top stocks to buy on Robinhood right now. On August 26, GoPro, Inc. revealed that its opt-in AI Training Licensing program has attracted over 125,000 hours of subscriber video content in a little more than two weeks since its initial limited rollout.

Initially rolled out to a select group in early August, the opt-in initiative allows users to contribute their cloud-stored footage to help train third-party AI models. With 2.45 million subscribers and 13 million hours of content in its cloud, GoPro plans to expand the program across the U.S. and potentially internationally.

Subscribers who opt in will receive 50% of the licensing revenue generated from their videos. CEO Nicholas Woodman praised the early response, calling it a promising sign for long-term impact. GoPro is currently in talks with multiple AI data licensees to meet rising demand for authentic, real-world video content that can enhance machine learning systems.

GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO) makes versatile, durable action cameras, as well as related apps, accessories, and lifestyle gear, for capturing high-quality photos and video in various environments. The company’s products are used by athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, content creators, and consumers to document activities and share their experiences.

9. Nio Inc. (NYSE:NIO)

Year to Date Returns: 39.34%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 19

Nio Inc. (NYSE:NIO) is one of the best Robinhood stocks to buy right now. On August 26, analysts at JPMorgan upgraded the stock to an ‘Overweight’ rating and set a price target of $8, buoyed by strong demand for the company’s new SUVs and a series of upcoming events.

The investment bank expects the upcoming Nio Day and Guangzhou Auto Show to have a positive impact on sales, further lifting the stock. The remarks come as the stock has rallied by about 25% in August alone, outperforming other Chinese EV makers.

JPMorgan expects Nio’s vehicle deliveries to increase by up to 50% in 2025, driven by strong demand, and by 47% in 2026. The growth will come as the EV maker expands its product lineup across the Nio, Onv, and Firefly brands.

Nio Inc. (NYSE:NIO) designs, develops, and sells premium smart electric vehicles (EVs), distinguishing itself with technologies such as battery swapping and autonomous driving, while fostering a user community. The company also offers charging services, vehicle internet connectivity, and operates a lifestyle and design brand, NIO Life, aiming to provide a comprehensive, innovative EV ecosystem that extends beyond the vehicles themselves.