BLSH vs FUTU vs HOOD vs IBKR vs NDAQ

For growth investors, Robinhood Markets, Inc.

(HOOD) is the stronger pick with 51. 6% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -2. 2% for Bullish (BLSH). Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) offers the better valuation at 27. 6x trailing P/E (1. 4x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Bullish (BLSH) a "Buy" — based on 7 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) is the cheapest at 27.

6x versus Robinhood Markets, Inc. at 38. 2x. On forward P/E, Futu Holdings Limited is actually cheaper at 1. 4x. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Futu Holdings Limited wins at 0. 01x versus Nasdaq, Inc. 's 2. 13x — a PEG below 1. 0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

(IBKR) delivered a total return of +419. 2%, compared to -37. 1% for Bullish (BLSH). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: IBKR returned +833. 3% versus BLSH's -37. 1%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Nasdaq, Inc.

(NDAQ) is the lower-risk stock at 0. 75β versus Robinhood Markets, Inc. 's 3. 02β — meaning HOOD is approximately 303% more volatile than NDAQ relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 0% versus 168% for Robinhood Markets, Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Robinhood Markets, Inc.

(HOOD) is pulling ahead at 51. 6% versus -2. 2% for Bullish (BLSH). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Nasdaq, Inc. grew EPS 60. 1% year-over-year, compared to -1209. 3% for Bullish. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Robinhood Markets, Inc.

(HOOD) is the more profitable company, earning 42. 1% net margin versus -0. 3% for Bullish — meaning it keeps 42. 1% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: IBKR leads at 86. 0% versus -0. 0% for BLSH. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — IBKR leads at 89. 8%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential.

By this metric, Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0. 01x versus Nasdaq, Inc. 's 2. 13x. A PEG below 1. 0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) trades at 1. 4x forward P/E versus 68. 7x for Bullish — 67. 3x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for FUTU: 62. 0% to $222. 00.

In this comparison, NDAQ (1.

2% yield), IBKR (0. 4% yield) pay a dividend. BLSH, FUTU, HOOD do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Nasdaq, Inc.

(NDAQ) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0. 75), 1. 2% yield, +352. 2% 10Y return). Bullish (BLSH) carries a higher beta of 2. 67 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (NDAQ: +352. 2%, BLSH: -37. 1%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (BLSH (Technology) and FUTU (Financial Services) and HOOD (Financial Services) and IBKR (Financial Services) and NDAQ (Financial Services)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: BLSH is a small-cap quality compounder stock; FUTU is a mid-cap high-growth stock; HOOD is a mid-cap high-growth stock; IBKR is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; NDAQ is a mid-cap quality compounder stock. NDAQ pays a dividend while BLSH, FUTU, HOOD, IBKR do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.