Hand-Curated Stock Picks: Deep Dive Into Reports
Learn how to effectively use the three comprehensive reports provided for each hand-curated stock pick to make informed investment decisions.
Introduction
In the previous module, we covered the five categories of hand-curated stock picks. Now we're going inside the actual picks to understand how to use the Fundamental Analysis Report, Mid to Long-Term Strategy, and Trading Strategy to implement these stock selections.
Accessing the Reports
Step 1: Select Your Category
Navigate to your preferred category (Top Rankings, Weekly Opportunities, Long-Term Wealth, etc.)
Step 2: Review the Stock List
You'll see MarketDash's best stocks for that category. Examples from the video:
- PayPal
- Amazon
- CrowdStrike
- Adobe
- Alibaba
Step 3: Click on Your Chosen Stock
This opens access to all three comprehensive reports for detailed analysis.
Report 1: Fundamental Analysis
What It Covers
A complete deep dive into the company including:
Company Positioning
- Innovation and scale analysis
- Competitive advantages
- Market position
Recent Analysis
- Recent events and news
- Earnings updates
- Material developments
Performance Metrics
- Stock performance trends
- Market sentiment indicators
- Momentum analysis
Risks and Considerations
- Competitive pressures
- Industry headwinds
- Company-specific challenges
Valuation Section
Example: PayPal Analysis
- Trading at 14-15 P/E ratio
- Well below sector peers
- Potentially undervalued
What to look for:
- How does valuation compare to sector?
- Is the company cheap, fairly valued, or expensive?
- What's driving the current valuation?
Additional Insights
The report also covers:
- Sector trends: Industry dynamics
- Management quality: Leadership effectiveness
- Risk assessment: What could go wrong?
- Bottom line summary: Investment thesis in plain language
Example conclusion from PayPal:
"For those seeking long-term compounding opportunities within fintech, PayPal offers an attractive blend of scale advantages, improving profitability under new leadership, and exposure to powerful digital payment megatrends."
Report 2: Mid to Long-Term Strategy
This is your strategic buying and holding guide.
Accumulation Zone
The key concept: where to buy the stock
PayPal Example:
- Accumulation zone: $65-$75
- Current price: $75
- Analysis: At the upper end of the buy zone
How to Use Accumulation Zones
- Pull up the chart (TradingView or your platform)
- Identify the accumulation range on the chart
- Look for the stock to enter this zone
- Begin accumulating when price reaches these levels
From the video: When PayPal was trading down to $65-$75, that was the ideal initial buy area.
Demand Areas
Multiple support levels where institutional buyers typically enter:
- Primary demand: $65-$75
- Secondary demand: Below $70 (increase allocation)
- Strong support: Various technical levels
Profit Targets
Short-term target:
- PayPal: $88
Long-term target:
- PayPal: $125 (multiple years)
Summary Table
Each strategy includes a clear summary showing:
- Entry zones: Where to buy
- Position sizing: How much to allocate
- Price targets: Where to take profits
- Timeframe: Expected holding period
Investment Strategy Details
Key strategies covered:
- Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA): How to scale in
- Position management: When to increase allocations
- Exit strategy: Profit-taking levels
- Reinvestment approach: Managing gains
Report 3: Trading Strategy
This is your tactical, shorter-term guide for optimal entries and exits.
Demand Zones (Buy Areas)
Specific price levels where technical analysis shows strong support:
PayPal Example:
- Demand zone: $70-$71
- Lower demand: $57-$60
What this means: These are areas where you want to BUY the stock based on technical analysis and historical support levels.
Supply Zones (Sell Areas)
Price levels where resistance is expected—areas to take profits or avoid buying:
PayPal Example:
- Supply zone: $74-$76
What this means: As the stock approaches $74-$76, it faces resistance. This is where you want to take profits or wait for a breakout.
Technical Analysis Tools
The trading strategy includes:
Fibonacci Retracement
- Shows key support and resistance levels
- Example: 50% retracement, 61.8% golden ratio
- Helps identify high-probability entry points
RSI (Relative Strength Index)
- Momentum indicator
- Shows overbought/oversold conditions
- Helps time entries and exits
Confluence Zones Areas where multiple technical factors align:
- Fibonacci levels
- Demand zones
- Historical support
- Moving averages
Actionable Trading Plans
The report provides clear instructions:
- Where to buy: Specific demand zones
- Where to take profits: Supply zones and targets
- Where to place stop losses: Risk management levels
- What to watch: Key technical indicators
Example from PayPal: From the July swing high to low, PayPal reclaimed its 50% retracement but faces immediate resistance at the 61.8% level. Current price around $73-$74 aligns with a confluence zone.
Practical Example: PayPal Walkthrough
Step 1: Read Fundamental Report
Key findings:
- Trading at 14-15 P/E (below sector)
- Improving profitability under new leadership
- Exposure to digital payment trends
- Some competitive pressures
Conclusion: Potentially undervalued fintech play with long-term potential
Step 2: Review Mid to Long-Term Strategy
Accumulation zone: $65-$75
Current price: $75
Strategy: At upper end—could wait for pullback or start small position
Targets:
- Near-term: $88
- Long-term: $125
Action plan: Dollar cost average if it pulls back into $65-$70 range
Step 3: Check Trading Strategy
Demand zones:
- $70-$71 (strong support)
- $57-$60 (major support)
Supply zone:
- $74-$76 (resistance)
Technical setup:
- At 50% Fibonacci retracement
- Facing resistance at 61.8%
- RSI shows current momentum
Tactical approach: Wait for pullback to $70-$71 demand zone for best risk/reward entry
How to Implement These Reports
For Long-Term Investors
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Start with Fundamental Report
- Confirm the investment thesis makes sense
- Understand the company's strengths and risks
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Use Mid to Long-Term Strategy
- Identify accumulation zones
- Plan your dollar cost averaging
- Set price targets for profit-taking
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Reference Trading Strategy
- Fine-tune entries using demand zones
- Avoid buying at supply zones
- Use technical levels for position sizing
For Active Traders
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Skim Fundamental Report
- Ensure you understand the basic story
- Check for major red flags
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Focus on Trading Strategy
- Target demand zones for entries
- Use supply zones for profit-taking
- Watch RSI and momentum indicators
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Set Tight Risk Management
- Use stop losses from the strategy
- Don't hold through major supply zones
- Take profits at resistance levels
For Swing Traders
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Balance Both Approaches
- Use fundamentals for conviction
- Use technicals for timing
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Target Medium-Term Holds
- Enter at demand zones
- Hold toward first major target
- Use mid-term strategy for position management
Key Differences Between the Reports
Fundamental Analysis
- Purpose: Understand WHY to invest
- Timeframe: Long-term perspective
- Focus: Company quality, valuation, risks
Mid to Long-Term Strategy
- Purpose: Know WHERE and WHEN to build position
- Timeframe: Months to years
- Focus: Strategic accumulation, targets, holding strategy
Trading Strategy
- Purpose: Optimize ENTRY and EXIT timing
- Timeframe: Days to weeks (shorter-term)
- Focus: Technical levels, momentum, tactical trades
Combining All Three Reports
The most powerful approach uses all three together:
- Fundamental gives you conviction in the stock
- Mid to Long-Term gives you the strategic game plan
- Trading gives you the tactical execution
Example workflow:
- Read fundamental report → "Yes, PayPal looks undervalued and has good long-term potential"
- Check mid to long-term → "I'll accumulate between $65-$75, targeting $88-$125"
- Use trading strategy → "I'll wait for a pullback to the $70-$71 demand zone for optimal entry"
Key Takeaways
- Three reports serve different purposes—Use all of them for complete analysis
- Fundamental = conviction—Understand the company's story and value proposition
- Mid to long-term = strategy—Know your accumulation zones and targets
- Trading = execution—Time your entries and exits with technical precision
- Accumulation zones are key—Wait for the stock to enter buy zones
- Demand zones for entries—Technical support levels offer best risk/reward
- Supply zones for exits—Take profits at resistance or wait for breakouts
Pro Tips
- Don't chase: If a stock is above accumulation zones, wait for a pullback
- Use demand zones: Even for long-term positions, better entries mean better returns
- Read the summary tables: Quick reference for key levels and strategy
- Check multiple technical factors: Confluence = higher probability setups
- Set alerts: Get notified when stocks enter your target accumulation zones
- Review regularly: Company fundamentals can change—stay updated
Remember: The best investments combine strong fundamentals (why to buy), strategic accumulation (where to buy), and technical precision (when to buy). Use all three reports to create a complete, actionable investment plan.