From idea to rules

Turning a hunch into a testable strategy

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In this lesson

Write a strategy as precise rules — market, timeframe, entry, exit, stop and size — with a reason the edge should exist.

Key takeaways

A strategy needs a reason the edge should exist, not just a pattern.
Rules must be precise: market, timeframe, entry, exit, stop and size.
If a rule needs judgement ('looks strong'), it can't be tested honestly.
Define the failure test before seeing the results.

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