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Mark Minervini
The Precision Sniper
SEPA — Specific Entry Point Analysis
12%
historical hit rate
Two-time U.S. Investing Champion. Minervini's SEPA methodology combines strict trend template criteria with precise entry timing at the volatility contraction point. His approach demands exceptional risk control: never risk more than 1–2% per trade, cut losses immediately, let winners run.
“It's not about being right. It's about making money when you're right. Learn to control risk.”
Key Rules
- Stock must pass all 8 Trend Template criteria
- RS Rating ≥ 80 — only buy market leaders
- Buy exactly at the pivot / VCP pivot point
- Never average down — cut losses at 7–8%
- Risk no more than 1–2% of account per trade
- Only buy in confirmed uptrends (Stage 2)
Signature Patterns
VCP
Power Play
Three Weeks Tight
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