Robinhood Markets flipped the investing world upside down when it introduced commission-free stock trades, forcing the rest of the industry to play catch-up. Years after that move, Robinhood still holds significant influence over investors, especially with the younger cohort.

Robinhood has more than 20 million active accounts on its platform, and they tend to skew toward millennials, as the average account holder on Robinhood is in his or her early 30s, making the trading app a good indicator of what younger investors are buying. Robinhood makes that easy to track as it publicizes the top 100 most popular stocks on the platform.

If you're looking for stocks to buy and hold forever, this list has a few good candidates right now. These are stocks that have a track record of outperformance, a clear set of competitive advantages, and a reasonable valuation.

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Source Fool.com