Remitly Global, Inc. (RELY) saw its stock price soar 5.64% during intraday trading on Friday.
The surge follows the announcement that the company is set to join the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, effective May 14. Inclusion in a major index typically attracts significant buying from index-tracking funds and institutional investors, creating upward pressure on the stock price.
The news initially provided a lift to the share price in pre-market and morning activity, with the positive momentum carrying into the midday session.