"On Polymarket, bettors give Vertiv a 71% probability of being added to the S&P 500 by March 31, 2026. By comparison, SoFi sits at just 24.5%. Lumentum has no active prediction market on the platform, suggesting the crowd sees it as a longer shot. Prediction markets aren't guarantees, but they aggregate real money and real conviction."
"In September 2025, AppLovin joined the index and shares jumped 11.6%. Robinhood shares were also added and saw a 15.8% jump. However, a third edition Emcor (EME) saw a slight decline the next day. Workday joined in December 2024 and saw a 9% jump afterward."
"Vertiv is a favorite. The company has become an essential part of the data center buildout and has expertise in high-growth areas like liquid cooling. Vetiv's stock is trading at $248.96 today, up an astonishing 53.7% year to date and up 203.88% over the past year. Its market cap sits at approximately $95.6 billion, well above the S&P 500's minimum threshold."
The S&P 500 will announce its Q1 2026 index changes tonight after market close. Index funds must purchase newly added stocks, historically driving substantial price gains for additions. Three candidates generating significant attention are Vertiv, SoFi Technologies, and Lumentum. Prediction markets on Polymarket show Vertiv as the frontrunner with 71% probability of inclusion, while SoFi holds 24.5% odds and Lumentum lacks active prediction market pricing. Historical data shows mixed results: AppLovin and Robinhood saw double-digit jumps upon addition, while Emcor declined slightly. Vertiv's strong fundamentals support its leading position, with stock up 53.7% year-to-date and 203.88% over the past year, market cap of $95.6 billion exceeding S&P 500 minimums, and Q4 2025 revenue up 22.7% year-over-year.
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