sepa-strategy

Analyzes stocks using Minervini's SEPA methodology with trend templates, VCP patterns, and risk-based position sizing.

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Skill: sepa-strategy
Source: https://github.com/himself65/finance-skills/tree/main/plugins/market-analysis/skills/sepa-strategy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/himself65/finance-skills --skill sepa-strategy-himself65

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What problem does it solve? Evaluating whether a growth stock is a high-probability buy requires checking stage analysis, moving-average alignment, fundamentals, chart patterns, entry timing, and position sizing — a multi-step process that is easy to get wrong or skip steps on. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Stage & Trend Template Screening: Determines if a stock is in a Stage 2 uptrend and validates all 8 mandatory trend template conditions (MA hierarchy, price position, relative strength). - Pattern & Entry Analysis: Identifies VCP, cup-with-handle, flat base, bull flag, and high tight flag patterns, then calculates pivot points, buy zones, and breakout volume requirements. - Risk-Based Position Sizing: Computes exact share counts from account size and risk percentage, with a 3-phase stop loss plan and pyramiding rules. - Use Case: Ask whether a momentum stock like NVDA is a good setup, and receive a structured report with a trend template scorecard, fundamental grade, pattern identification, entry assessment, and an overall verdict (Strong Buy Setup, Watch List, or Pass). ## Quick Start Ask the agent to analyze a stock ticker using the SEPA methodology to determine if it is a valid buy setup right now.

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How do I analyze a stock using the Minervini SEPA method?▼

Provide a ticker and the analysis walks through stage analysis, the 8-condition trend template, fundamental grading, pattern recognition, entry assessment, and position sizing. It ends with a verdict of Strong Buy Setup, Watch List, or Pass.

What is a VCP pattern in stock trading?▼

A VCP (Volatility Contraction Pattern) is Minervini's signature setup where pullback depths shrink in sequence (e.g., 20% to 12% to 6%) with declining volume and higher lows. The entry triggers on a breakout above the pivot with volume at least 1.5x the 20-day average.

What data does SEPA stock analysis need?▼

It needs current price, 50/150/200-day moving averages, 52-week high and low, volume data, quarterly and annual EPS, revenue, margins, and relative strength versus the S&P 500. Missing RS data is flagged as a significant gap.

How is position size calculated in SEPA trading?▼

Shares equal account value times risk per trade percentage, divided by entry price minus stop price. For a $100,000 account risking 1% with a $3.50 stop distance, the result is 285 shares.

When should I not use SEPA analysis for a stock?▼

Skip stocks not in a Stage 2 uptrend, those failing any of the 8 trend template conditions, or those with quarterly EPS growth below 20%. In bear markets the methodology prescribes no new positions at all.