10-Month MA Faber
Trend FollowingLong
Mebane Faber: hold asset when price > 10-month MA / cash otherwise
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
11-21 Day MA Pullback
KullamaggieLong
Pullback to 11-21 day EMAs in strong uptrend; momentum continuation
Source: kullamaggie.com
20-25% Profit Target
O'NeilLong
Take partial profit at 20-25%; let runners go
Source: kagels-trading.com
200-Day MA Filter Long Only
Trend FollowingLong
Stay long when above 200-day MA; cash when below; basic trend filter
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
3-Week Tight Pattern
KullamaggieLong
3 weekly closes within 1.5%; explosive breakout from tight
Source: kullamaggie.com
30-Week MA Crossover
WeinsteinLong
Entry above 30-week MA when MA itself trending up; classic Stan filter
Source: quantstrategy.io
4% Position Cap
RiskLong
Max 4% per stock for growth portfolio; concentration with limits
Source: financialtechwiz.com
52-Week High Momentum
Momentum QuantLong
Stocks near 52-week high outperform; nearness to high as factor
Source: arxiv.org
7-8% Hard Stop Loss
MinerviniLong
Maximum 7-8% stop from entry; never hold losers larger
Source: financialtechwiz.com
7-8% Sell Rule
O'NeilLong
O'Neil's strict 7-8% loss exit rule; preserves capital for next setup
Source: kagels-trading.com
7-Week Rule Morales
SpecificLong
Hold above 10-week MA for 7+ weeks = strong; sell on 10-week break
Source: virtueofselfishinvesting.com
8 Pillars Framework
Stine JesseLong
8 criteria: ROE / margin / sales growth / insider buy / chart / float / sector / catalyst
Source: jessestine.com
8-Point Trend Template
MinerviniLong
Price>50/150/200 MA + 50>150>200 + 200 trending up + within 25% of 52w high + 30% above low
Source: finermarketpoints.com
A - Annual Earnings 25%+
O'Neil CANSLIMLong
3+ years of 25%+ annual EPS growth; consistent fundamental engine
Source: kagels-trading.com
Base Failure Sell Signal
FailedShort
Stock breaks down through base support; cut losses fast
Source: kagels-trending.com
Bear Market Cash Position
MinerviniNeutral
During Stage 4 markets stay 100% cash; only trade Stage 2 environments
Source: scribd.com
Bellafiore PlayBook System
SMB CapitalLong
Maintain documented playbook of A+ setups + journal each instance
Source: smbtraining.com
Big Picture Trade
SMB CapitalLong
Identify catalyst stocks with relative strength; tape reading entry
Source: smbtraining.com
Bollinger Breakout Trend
Trend FollowingLong
Close above upper Bollinger Band on volume; trend initiation
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Bowtie Pattern
SpecificLong
3 MAs converge then diverge fan; trend reversal trigger
Source: virtueofselfishinvesting.com
Box Top Breakout
Darvas Box TheoryLong
Define box (recent high/low); buy break of box top with volume
Source: acquirersmultiple.com
Bull Flag 1-2 Week
KullamaggieLong
Tight 1-2 week consolidation flag after sharp run; volume dries up
Source: kullamaggie.com
Buyable Gap-Up Morales
SpecificLong
Stock gaps up >1 ATR with volume on news; intraday entry at gap level
Source: virtueofselfishinvesting.com
C - Current Quarterly EPS
O'Neil CANSLIMLong
Quarterly EPS up 25%+ YoY; latest quarter most important
Source: kagels-trading.com
CANSLIM Applied Champion
Ryan DavidLong
David Ryan's 3-time US Investing Championship using strict CANSLIM
Source: kagels-trading.com
Climax Run Topping
FailedShort
Stock up 5x+ in months + parabolic = climax top; sell into strength
Source: kagels-trading.com
Country ETF Rotation
Sector RotationLong
Rotate top-performing country ETFs (EWJ EWZ EWG etc); monthly rebal
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Country Momentum
Momentum QuantLong
Cross-country momentum: buy top countries / short bottom; global rotation
Source: arxiv.org
Cross-Sectional Momentum 12-1
Momentum QuantLong
Buy top decile / short bottom decile of 12-month return ex-most-recent month
Source: arxiv.org
Cup with Handle Breakout
MinerviniLong
Classic O'Neil/Minervini cup-and-handle base + breakout entry
Source: pictureperfectportfolios.com
Distribution After Breakout
FailedShort
High volume down day after breakout = false breakout; reverse short
Source: kagels-trading.com
Distribution Days Tracker
RiskLong
Track distribution days (institutional selling); 5+ in 25 days = exit
Source: kagels-trading.com
Donchian Channel 20-Day
Trend FollowingLong
Buy 20-day high / sell 10-day low; classic Turtle-style
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Donchian Channel 55-Day
Trend FollowingLong
Buy 55-day high / sell 20-day low; longer-term Turtle
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Dual Momentum Antonacci
Sector RotationLong
Absolute + relative momentum; only invest if asset has positive AND best of pair
Source: antonacci.com
EPS Growth 25%+ Quarterly
MinerviniLong
Quarterly EPS growth >25% YoY with acceleration; fundamental fuel
Source: daytrading.com
Earnings Gap Continuation
SpecificLong
Earnings beat gap-up + strong close; ride continuation 3+ days
Source: traderlion.com
Earnings Momentum
Momentum QuantLong
Buy stocks with positive earnings revisions and surprises
Source: arxiv.org
Ehlers MAMA Adaptive
Trend FollowingLong
Ehlers Mesa Adaptive MA; auto-adjusts speed; less lag
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Episodic Pivot Quad EP
KullamaggieLong
EP = first big breakout of new uptrend on news/earnings; catch >100% moves early
Source: kullamaggie.com
Eric Krull Stage Analysis
SpecificLong
Krull applied Stage Analysis on cryptocurrencies + commodities
Source: quantstrategy.io
Flat Base Breakout
MinerviniLong
Tight 5-7 week sideways consolidation; breakout on volume
Source: pictureperfectportfolios.com
Follow-Through Day Confirmation
RiskLong
FTD: index up 1.5%+ on rising volume after correction; resume bias
Source: kagels-trading.com
Frog in the Pan Slow Steady
Quality MomentumLong
Smooth low-volatility momentum outperforms jumpy momentum; FiP study
Source: arxiv.org
GEM Global Equity Momentum
Sector RotationLong
Antonacci's GEM: rotate US/Intl/Bonds based on 12-month momentum
Source: antonacci.com
GTAA 5 Asset Tactical Allocation
Trend FollowingLong
Faber's Global Tactical Asset Allocation: 5 assets each with own MA filter
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
High Tight Flag HTF
SpecificLong
Stock up 100%+ in 4-8 weeks then tight flag; classic O'Neil pattern
Source: traderlion.com
I - Institutional Sponsorship
O'Neil CANSLIMLong
Increasing # of institutional holders QoQ; smart money accumulation
Source: kagels-trading.com
IPO Base 6-Week Rule
SpecificLong
IPO needs 6+ weeks of base before breakout buy; avoids hot IPO traps
Source: traderlion.com
Industry Momentum
Momentum QuantLong
Industries with positive momentum outperform; play sectors not stocks
Source: arxiv.org
Insider Buy Superstocks
Stine JesseLong
Microcap stocks with insider buying + earnings + chart breakout; multi-bagger hunt
Source: jessestine.com
Keltner Channel Breakout
Trend FollowingLong
ATR-based channel breakout; trend follower with volatility filter
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
L - Leader not Laggard
O'Neil CANSLIMLong
Leading stock in leading industry group; concentrate on top 1-2 names
Source: kagels-trading.com
Late-Stage Base Failure
FailedShort
4th-stage base failure = topping; high probability of further decline
Source: kagels-trading.com
M - Market Direction
O'Neil CANSLIMLong
Trade only when market in uptrend; >75% of stocks follow market
Source: kagels-trading.com
Mansfield RS Rating
WeinsteinLong
Mansfield Relative Strength: stock vs market over 200-day; positive = outperformer
Source: quantstrategy.io
Minervini Apprentice
Ritchie II MarkLong
Mark Ritchie II: returned 1000%+ since 2010 using SEPA
Source: kagels-trading.com
N - New Product/Mgmt/Hi
O'Neil CANSLIMLong
New product / management / 52-week high; catalyst for next leg
Source: kagels-trading.com
One Good Trade Method
SMB CapitalLong
Only one high-conviction A+ setup per day; preserve discipline
Source: smbtraining.com
P1 Preliminary Support
WyckoffLong
Wyckoff PS: first sign of buying after downtrend; not yet entry
Source: priceactionninja.com
P2 Selling Climax
WyckoffLong
SC: capitulation high-volume bar; bullish reversal sign
Source: priceactionninja.com
P3 Automatic Rally
WyckoffLong
AR: rally after SC; defines top of trading range
Source: priceactionninja.com
P4 Spring/Shakeout
WyckoffLong
Spring: false breakdown below support; classic Wyckoff entry
Source: priceactionninja.com
P5 Sign of Strength
WyckoffLong
SOS: aggressive rally above resistance with volume; trend confirmation
Source: priceactionninja.com
Parabolic SAR Stops
Trend FollowingLong
Parabolic SAR for trailing stops; tightens as trend extends
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Parabolic Short Reversal
KullamaggieShort
Stocks up 100%+ in days; short on first weakness with tight stop
Source: kullamaggie.com
Pivotal Point Buying
Livermore JesseLong
Buy at the pivotal point of new high after consolidation; classic Livermore
Source: acquirersmultiple.com
Pocket Pivot Morales
SpecificLong
Up day with volume > any down day prior 10 days; pre-breakout entry
Source: virtueofselfishinvesting.com
Position Sizing 25 Stocks Max
RiskLong
Max 25 names in growth portfolio; quality over quantity
Source: financialtechwiz.com
Power Play Newer IPO
SpecificLong
Recent IPO + 100%+ run + tight base; explosive setup (Minervini)
Source: financialtechwiz.com
Power Play Recent IPO
MinerviniLong
Newer IPOs with strong fundamentals + tight VCP; explosive moves
Source: financialtechwiz.com
Pyramid Up Like Stairs
Livermore JesseLong
Add to winners (probe + size up); reduce average price as right
Source: acquirersmultiple.com
Pyramid as Boxes Stack
Darvas Box TheoryLong
Add to position as new boxes form higher; trail stop below current box
Source: acquirersmultiple.com
Pyramiding into Winners
MinerviniLong
Add to positions on breakout confirmation; build size as trade works
Source: financialtechwiz.com
QM Combo High Quality + High Mom
Quality MomentumLong
Top decile by quality (ROE/ROA/Margin) + momentum; combined alpha
Source: arxiv.org
Quarterly Top-2 Sector Rotation
Sector RotationLong
Buy top 2 of 11 SPDR sectors by 12-1 momentum; quarterly rebal
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
RS Rating > 70
MinerviniLong
Relative Strength rank in top 30% vs market; institutional accumulation signal
Source: quantstrategy.io
Residual Momentum
Momentum QuantLong
Momentum after Fama-French factor regression; cleaner momentum signal
Source: arxiv.org
Risk Pyramid 1.25-2.5%
MinerviniLong
Risk only 1.25-2.5% of equity per trade; multiple trades scale total risk
Source: financialtechwiz.com
Risk-On Risk-Off ETF Rotation
Sector RotationLong
Rotate SPY/TLT/GLD based on regime; multi-asset trend
Source: bogleheads.org
S - Supply and Demand
O'Neil CANSLIMLong
Volume on breakout > 50-day avg by 40%+; demand confirmation
Source: kagels-trading.com
SEPA Framework
MinerviniLong
Specific Entry Point + Earnings + Price Action + Announcement; 4-pillar momentum framework
Source: financialtechwiz.com
Sector Concentration Cap
RiskLong
Max 25% in any single sector even during bullish themes; reduce systematic risk
Source: bogleheads.org
Sector Momentum Rotation
Momentum QuantLong
Rotate into top-performing sectors monthly/quarterly; buy strength
Source: arxiv.org
Sit on Hands When Wrong
Livermore JesseLong
Cut losses fast; sit out when no clear setup; patience trumps activity
Source: acquirersmultiple.com
Slingshot Reversal
SpecificLong
Aggressive reversal V-bottom + volume; reverse momentum quickly
Source: traderlion.com
Stage 1 Accumulation
WeinsteinNeutral
Sideways consolidation after downtrend; do nothing wait
Source: quantstrategy.io
Stage 2 Markup
WeinsteinLong
Breakout from base with rising 30-week MA; only buy here
Source: quantstrategy.io
Stage 2 Only Trading
MinerviniLong
Only buy stocks in confirmed Stage 2 uptrend; skip Stage 1/3/4
Source: quantstrategy.io
Stage 3 Distribution
WeinsteinNeutral
Topping action with flat MA; sell or hedge longs
Source: quantstrategy.io
Stage 4 Decline
WeinsteinShort
Breakdown below 30-week MA with declining MA; only short or stay out
Source: quantstrategy.io
Style ETF Rotation
Sector RotationLong
Rotate IWD IWF IWM IWB by relative strength; growth/value rotation
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Style Momentum Value/Growth
Momentum QuantLong
Rotate between value/growth styles based on relative momentum
Source: arxiv.org
SuperTrend ATR Trail
Trend FollowingLong
SuperTrend indicator (ATR-based); flip long/short on color change
Source: quantifiedstrategies.com
Sympathy Play Sector Lead
SpecificLong
Lead stock breaks out; trade related sympathies in same sector
Source: smbtraining.com
Time-Series Momentum
Momentum QuantLong
Buy assets with positive 12-month return / short negative; long-short across markets
Source: arxiv.org
Trade with the Tape Trend
Livermore JesseLong
Trade in direction of major trend; never fight the tape
Source: acquirersmultiple.com
Triple Top Breakout
SpecificLong
3 tests of resistance fail then breakout = strong demand confirmation
Source: traderlion.com
Volatility Contraction Pattern VCP
MinerviniLong
Sequential range contractions before breakout (e.g. 25%→15%→8% pullbacks)
Source: financialtechwiz.com
Wide and Loose Base
FailedShort
Wide ill-defined base typically fails; avoid these patterns
Source: kagels-trading.com
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