01Scenario
Define what the market may be discounting and what would need to improve. Example: if expectations are low but margins stabilize, the research scenario tracks whether sentiment can improve. Study scenario framing.
02Setup
Identify the setup type, support area, confirmation clues, and invalidation area before the idea is monitored. Example: a pullback setup may need support to hold and volume to improve before the scenario strengthens. Review setup basics.
03Risk
Keep risk language visible before any research note is used for further study. Example: a high-risk momentum idea may require smaller assumptions, clearer invalidation, and more patience than a broad ETF review. Learn risk framing.
04Status
Label each idea as watching, needs confirmation, reviewed, or archived so readers know where the research stands. Example: a note can remain educational even when it is not ready for active monitoring. Compare with watchlists.
05What Proves It Wrong
Separate the scenario from the evidence that would weaken or invalidate it. Example: a support break, failed earnings reaction, or changed macro context can move an idea from watchlist to archived. Read broader market context.
06Education Notes
Keep the research note useful for learning without turning it into an instruction. Example: readers should be able to understand the thesis, risk, and follow-up questions even if they never act on the security. Start the learning path.