Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest snapped up more than $11 million worth of Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) shares after the trading platform’s stock slid sharply. Alongside the Robinhood purchase, ARK Invest also increased exposure to its own spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB). The latest purchase came two months after Wood's firm snapped up HOOD shares worth $21.3 million on Oct. 23. Related: Robinhood’s strategy to simplify crypto investing for beginners Robinhood sees reduced trading ...

Would you want to invest like growth guru Cathie Wood? Here's the buying opportunity you've been waiting for.Cathie Wood's Ark is leaking.Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) operated by the Ark (which stands for "Active Research Knowledge") Invest family of growth funds accounted for four of the top 10 worst-performing ETFs on the market in November, according to data from Morningstar. Furthermore, the two worst-performing funds were the Ark Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW +1.37%) and the Ark Space & Defense In ...

Core Insights - Cathie Wood's Ark Invest has increased its investment in Robinhood Markets, acquiring $21.3 million worth of shares across two ETFs, indicating a strong belief in the digital asset ecosystem [2][3][4] Investment Strategy - The Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) purchased 131,049 shares, while the Ark Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) added 36,440 shares, making Robinhood nearly 19% of both funds' total holdings [3][4] - Ark Invest is focusing on companies that bridge traditional finance and blockchain technology, reflecting a strategic shift towards firms enabling crypto adoption [8][9] Company Developments - Robinhood has evolved from a retail trading app to a significant player in the fintech and crypto space, recently acquiring WonderFi for $180 million and Bitstamp for $200 million to enhance its global presence [5][6] - The company is developing a Layer-2 blockchain on Arbitrum and has introduced BNB trading, attracting institutional interest due to its comprehensive ecosystem [7][8] Market Context - The global crypto market capitalization is approximately $3.76 trillion, with a slight increase of 0.4% over 24 hours, indicating a stable market environment [10] - Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are showing positive movements, with Bitcoin trading near $108,897 and Ethereum at $3,838 [13]