The Catalyst Test Every Investor Should Ask Before Buying a Stock
A stock can have a great chart, a cheap valuation and a convincing setup. But if there’s nothing on the calendar capable of changing the story, I’m usually not interested.
For me, the first question is simple:
What is the catalyst? 👀
Earnings. A new product. A management change. A major contract. A sector tailwind. A macro event. Even an unexpected development can do it.
The key is that it needs to be clear, meaningful and close enough to matter.
A chart can show you what has happened. It can’t create a reason for buyers to suddenly care.
That’s an easy filter for cutting out random positions. Before opening a trade, ask yourself:
👉 What gets this stock out of bed and moving?
If you can’t answer that clearly, you may be trying to manufacture a trade where there simply isn’t one.
If the setup doesn’t get you excited as an investor, don’t expect the stock to suddenly get excited on the chart. 📈
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