14 Most Promising Fintech Stocks to Invest In

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9. Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 77

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) is one of the most promising stocks in the fintech industry to invest in. On December 11, Cantor Fitzgerald lowered its price target on Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) from $155 to $152 but kept an Overweight rating on the stock.

This update comes after the company announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire PT Buana Capital Sekuritas, an Indonesian brokerage, and PT Pedagang Aset Kripto, a licensed Indonesian digital financial asset trader. These agreements will allow Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) to enter into Indonesia, a major crypto hub in Southeast Asia and also accelerate the company’s global expansion.

Indonesia is one of the world’s leading adopters of cryptocurrency. The country also has supportive regulations and a young, tech-savvy population. This makes Indonesia an attractive market for US companies like Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) that are looking to expand in Asia. The country has more than 19 million capital markets investors and 17 million crypto investors, making it a compelling market for equities and crypto trading.

Cantor Fitzgerald sees these acquisitions as Robinhood Markets, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:HOOD) way to grow its total addressable market. The company is looking to speed up its international expansion. Based on the company’s projections, the deals are expected to close in the first half of 2026.

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) is an American financial services and technology company that allows users to invest in stocks, options, futures, and cryptocurrencies through its platform.

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