ARK Invest Rebalances Portfolio: Exits Airbnb, Bets on Robinhood and Shopify
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest executed a strategic pivot on February 12, capitalizing on post-earnings volatility in tech stocks. The firm sold $31 million of Airbnb shares while accumulating positions in Robinhood and Shopify after their earnings-driven declines.
ARK purchased $13.6 million in Robinhood (HOOD) as the trading platform's stock fell 8.79% post-earnings, alongside $13.5 million in Shopify (SHOP) following its 6.78% drop. The moves reflect Wood's signature strategy of treating earnings sell-offs as entry points for high-conviction growth names.
Analysts remain bullish on several ARK holdings, assigning Robinhood and Pinterest 'Strong Buy' ratings with 90%+ upside potential. The rebalancing underscores ARK's focus on disruptive innovation, even as it trims positions in DraftKings and Teradyne.