For the week ending March 21, 2025, our Top Pick of the Week (TPOW) — Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) — delivered a strong performance, significantly outpacing the broader market. We entered the trade at Monday’s open of $39.35 and exited at Friday’s close of $44.36, capturing a solid gain of 12.7% in just five trading days.
In contrast, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), which tracks the S&P 500, was relatively flat over the same period. SPY began the week near $523 and ended slightly up around $526, representing a modest 0.6% gain. While the overall market experienced some hesitation following a volatile February and early March, our selection of HOOD demonstrated clear relative strength, breaking out from a consolidation zone on increasing volume — consistent with Above the Green Line’s strategy of targeting high SCTR-rated stocks in the Green Zone.
Market sentiment this week was shaped by ongoing speculation about the Federal Reserve’s next rate move, as inflation data released on Tuesday came in slightly hotter than expected. This caused temporary pressure on interest-rate-sensitive sectors, though tech and fintech names (like HOOD) showed resilience and investor interest. HOOD benefited from increased retail trading activity and positive analyst sentiment, which helped propel the stock higher despite the broader market’s indecision.
Overall, this week’s trade reinforces the value of the TPOW strategy: finding momentum-driven setups in technically strong stocks, even in sideways or cautious markets. We’ll be watching for continued leadership in breakout names as we prepare the next opportunity for the week ahead. Stay tuned!
