wait for alignment: the right market tone, the right stock, the right chart behavior, the right entry
Minervini insists that taking a trade should be conditional on multiple converging factors rather than on a single signal or on general market strength alone.
He looks for a supportive overall market tone, a stock showing leadership and strength, specific constructive chart behavior that confirms the setup, and a precise entry point that limits risk and maximizes reward.
This layered approach reduces exposure to false breakouts and volatility and makes execution repeatable and manageable.
It reflects an emphasis on preparation, timing, strict rules, and disciplined position management rather than prediction.
Wait for full alignment before committing to FCPO trades: confirm the market tone during Bursa Malaysia hours (including morning open and afternoon close), select contracts and lot sizes consistent with 25‑MT MYR‑denominated lots, and require converging signals from MPOB supply/stock data, seasonal monsoon/harvest cycles, and the CPO/soybean oil spread.
Only enter when the chart shows acceptable risk/reward and price behavior (clear support/resistance, volume confirmation, and tight stop placement) so retail psychology and typical intraday volatility won’t flip your position.
Wait for MPOB stocks to decline versus expectations, the CPO/soybean oil spread to firm, and a breakout above the 30‑day high during Bursa hours before buying one 25‑MT FCPO lot with a stop loss just below the breakout bar.