Tesla, Inc. (TSLA): Among Most Popular Stocks on Robinhood in 2025
The big question is how one could exploit the signals communicated by the retail trading activity on platforms such as Robinhood? The answer is by investing in the same stocks that are bought by both retail and institutional investors. Buying pressure from both these market segments will inevitably lead to upward momentum in stock prices. In other words, if everyone is buying, then odds are the stock prices will move higher. Besides that, before buying, one should make sure that the economy is moving in the right direction. We believe the outlook on the US economy is becoming more optimistic than it was last month, for the following reasons:
History shows that retail interest in buying stocks sparked at or immediately before market peaks, making it an indicator of potential market overvaluation and a predictor of market corrections. However, retail investors are leveraging social media, AI, and learning tools to get more informed than ever, which has led to their behavior changing over time. For instance, it was widely reported that retail investors have injected billions of dollars into US stocks during the recent stock market correction. JP Morgan mentioned that during the early April meltdown, retail investors bought a record $4.7 billion worth of stocks, the highest level in over a decade. Small-cap technology was one of the favorite sector picks of individual investors amid the meltdown, while institutional investors have increased their bets against the sector. This highlights the idea that retail investors have adopted a smarter investing strategy, which involves buying dips and undervalued stocks.
Individual investors, often called retail investors, on platforms as Robinhood represent an increasingly influential market segment that exhibits active trading behaviors, responsiveness to trends and momentum, and collective market-moving power. Notable examples include the 2021 short squeezes in stocks that caused billions of losses to several hedge funds. In these instances, collective buying activity on Robinhood, coordinated through social media platforms, caused rapid and sharp stock price movements that could not be anticipated by professionals. The key takeaway is that even the least informed segment of investors can occasionally have the power to move the markets and drive pockets of volatility, which automatically creates opportunities for gains.
We recently published a list of 12 Most Popular Stocks on Robinhood in 2025 . In this article, we are going to take a look at where Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) stands against other most popular stocks on Robinhood in 2025.
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First, news that China and the US might be moving toward starting trade negotiations is exceptionally positive in that they mitigate the largest disruptor of the stock market in the last months – the Trump Tariff Turmoil. In this regard, the reputable Yardeni Research has recently lowered its subjective odds of a recession from the previous 45% to the current 35% (lower odds of recession means higher likelihood of stronger earnings and thus higher stock prices).
Second, the better-than-expected April US employment report represents an important signal that corporations aren't buying into the recession story and are definitely not rushing to downsize their business. According to the report, US employers added 177,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent, which represents a healthy level for the overall economy. This is among the main indicators used by Fed officials to make their monetary policy decisions; we believe they are likely to conclude that the US economy is in good shape.
Third, the largest and most potent segment of the stock market – the Magnificent 7 – is still doing great and is well-positioned to continue to push the overall market higher. Three of them have already beaten earnings expectations in Q1 2025. While AI may or may not directly make money for the big tech, the demand for cloud computing will inevitably rise, stimulating their earnings. The Magnificent 7 is such a large segment of the market that their strength could more than offset any weakness in industrial activity and the consumer discretionary sector, which have been sluggish year-to-date.
To sum up, our list of most popular stocks on Robinhood was created by looking at the most popular buys from retail investors, which are also supported by hedge funds. In a neutral or rising economy, we believe the odds are that these stocks will be among the best-performing due to immense buying pressure from all categories of investors.
Our Methodology
To compile our list of most popular stocks on Robinhood, we used public press releases to find the most widely bought stocks on the platform in the first four months of the year. Then we compared the list with our proprietary database of hedge funds' ownership as of the fourth quarter of 2024, and included in the article the top 12 stocks with the largest number of hedge funds that own the stock, ranked in ascending order.
Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating 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).
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA): Among Most Popular Stocks on Robinhood in 2025
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 126
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is a technology-driven company specializing in EVs, energy storage, and renewable energy solutions. Its core business includes the design, manufacturing, and sale of EVs, with models such as the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y, as well as new vehicles like the Cybertruck. TSLA also produces battery energy storage systems and solar energy products, including solar panels and solar roofs. The company develops autonomous driving technology through its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and operates a global network of Supercharger stations.
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) completed a significant manufacturing milestone by simultaneously updating all factories for the best-selling Model Y, achieving production targets within the planned timeline. Despite temporary production disruptions and brand challenges in certain markets, TSLA managed to sell out legacy Model Y inventory in the US, China, and several other markets within the quarter. The company's energy storage business achieved record gross profits, with growing demand for Megapack installations from utility companies.
Looking ahead, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is positioning itself for significant growth through two key initiatives: autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots. The company plans to launch fully autonomous robotaxi services in Austin by June, with expectations to expand to multiple cities by year-end. Regarding Optimus robots, TSLA expects to deploy thousands of units in its factories by the end of this year and aims to reach production of 1 million units annually by 2030. The company remains focused on supply chain localization, with approximately 85% USMCA compliance for the US vehicle lineup, positioning it better than competitors to handle potential tariff impacts. Retail investors appreciate Elon Musk's promise to commit more time to leading the company, which makes TSLA one of the most popular stocks on Robinhood in the most recent months.
Overall, TSLA ranks 4th on our list of most popular stocks on Robinhood in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of TSLA as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than TSLA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires.
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