Editorial

Methodology

Each week we begin with quantitative signal-strength data — specifically the set of names rated 100% Buy by a composite of technical indicators, across the intraday, previous-session, last-week, and last-month timeframes. This “perfect signal” filter typically narrows the universe to 40-60 names.

Equity selection

From the perfect-signal universe we rank by intraday percent change, which serves as a crude but effective momentum tiebreaker. The three strongest names by that measure become that week’s equity picks. We occasionally deviate from the ranking to avoid concentration in a single sector or illiquid micro-caps — but we disclose it when we do.

The Under-$10 Pick

In addition to the top three equities, each issue highlights the best perfect-signal stock trading under $10 at the moment of publication — the “Under-$10 Pick.” It is the highest-momentum sub-$10 name in the perfect-signal universe that does not duplicate any of the top three. This is included whenever at least one of the top three (stocks or LEAPs) is priced above $10, so readers with smaller accounts always have an affordable entry option to consider. If every top-three name is already under $10, no separate budget pick is published.

LEAP selection

For LEAP call options we apply two additional filters: (a) the underlying must trade above $20, which is a rough proxy for having liquid options chains; and (b) we bias toward well-known mid- and large-cap issuers where the options market is visibly active. The stated strike and expiration are indicative guidelines, not orders — readers should always check the live options chain and choose strikes appropriate to their own risk tolerance.

Entry and tracking

We record the underlying’s price at the moment of publication as the entry price. Performance is tracked by comparing the current underlying price against that entry. Because tracking actual option premiums requires a paid data feed, LEAP performance on this site is a proxy based on the underlying stock’s move; actual option P&L will differ — often significantly — due to leverage, time decay, and volatility. This is explained on our Risk Disclosure page.

Exits

We do not close positions automatically. Picks remain “open” in the track record indefinitely unless the editor marks them closed — typically when they hit an editor-set target, are stopped out, or reach the stated LEAP expiration.

Limitations

This is a simple, transparent, rules-based methodology, not a proprietary quant model. It is deliberately easy to reproduce. It does not account for macroeconomic context, earnings calendars, company-specific news, or individual investor risk tolerance. Readers should layer their own analysis and professional advice on top of any pick shown here.