Retail Investing Trends in 2026
As of early 2026, online brokerage Robinhood is shaping the investment landscape, significantly increasing the influence of retail investors, who can now sway stock prices in ways not seen a decade ago. The five most-owned stocks on the platform include Tesla, Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, and Ford Motor Company.
Top Stocks on Robinhood
1. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) remains a favorite despite struggles in 2025, focused on full self-driving and robotaxi technology. 2. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) sees strong demand in the AI chip sector, although concerns about competition loom. 3. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), down 12% over the past year, could benefit from a potential AI strategy. 4. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) continues to thrive with its logistics and cloud services, despite tariff impacts. 5. Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has shifted focus to hybrids, planning to take a $19.5 billion charge for this pivot, while increasing earnings guidance for 2025.
