Block Surges on S&P 500 Inclusion: ETFs in Focus
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 21 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Block Inc. Joins S&P 500: Block Inc.'s shares rose over 8.5% after the announcement that it will replace Hess in the S&P 500 index, effective July 23, 2025. This change follows a recent addition of The Trade Desk to the index and reflects ongoing adjustments due to mergers and acquisitions.
Market Performance and ETFs: Despite being down 16% year-to-date, Block's stock has surged 14.5% in the past month, with a market cap of around $45 billion. Several ETFs heavily invest in Block, including Twin Oak Endure ETF and VanEck Digital Transformation ETF, which allocate significant portions of their portfolios to the company.
Analyst Views on FDFF
Wall Street analysts forecast FDFF stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for FDFF is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
