#1: Is the market up, down or oscillating?
#2: Do you want to go long, or short?
- If up, go long
- Else if down, go short
- Else buy CD.
#3: How long do you want to hold the stock or ETF or call or put?
#4: How much do you want to risk (2*ATR)?
#5: Are the candidates good companies or business or sector?
#6: Which candidate has the most G/L potential?
#7: How much do you want to invest?
#8: When is the best time to buy?
#9: What is the exit condition? (2*ATR + bought at reasonably bottom)
#10: Profit!