STATUS
BREAKOUT — crossed its buy point today; buyable while ≤5% above the pivot
BUY ZONE — 0–5% above the pivot; still a valid entry
COILED — within 5% below the pivot; set an alert, buy the cross on volume
PIVOT
The buy point: the base's resistance + 10¢. Enter as close to it as possible — never chase past +5%. Risk is defined below it (max −8% from the pivot, usually tighter).
BASE
The consolidation pattern (cup, cup-w/-handle, flat base, double bottom) and its length in weeks. Longer, tighter bases from strong stocks break out best.
GRADE
Composite of trend quality, base structure, institutional accumulation, relative strength vs the S&P, and CAN SLIM fundamentals. Everything shown scored B or better.
The playbook in one line: buy at the pivot on volume; cut every loss at max −8% (no exceptions); take most gains at +20–25%; respect the market banner — when it isn't a confirmed uptrend, size down or watch. Options traders: the LEAPS playbook shows how these signals become defined-risk structures.