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FAQ - MAY 2025
🕑 Added 2025-05-14 10:04:49 +0000 UTCFrequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the TOP 20 and TOP 10?
The TOP 20 and TOP 10 lists are available in the Collections tab. You can also find them using the search function: TOP 20 list | TOP 10 list.
The TOP 20 list is updated every weekend and some mid-week, while the TOP 10 has regular updates. You can also search for individual tickers.
What is the difference between TOP 20 and TOP 10?
TOP 20 includes market leaders I believe in for the long term. This list is updated every weekend, with occasional mid-week adjustments.
TOP 10 consists of picks specifically for 2025. These stocks are not meant to be compared to the TOP 20, as they were selected based on my conviction that they will perform well this year.
These lists don’t mean Cap owns every stock on them—they reflect stocks he considers strong long-term picks based on his research.
Can I ask for a chart? Where do I make a chart request? Can we get an update on X? Could you do a chart of X?
No. Chart requests are exclusive to PRO members and must be submitted through the direct message function in the app.
If a member is interested in a stock or an updated chart, they should explain why it is relevant to the entire group. This can be done by highlighting a strong technical setup, solid fundamentals, or a combination of both.
Pure requests without added value will not be tolerated and may result in penalties.
Is there a chart of X? Is the chart of X from November last year the most recent one?
Please use the search function before asking in the chat.
If the chart does not appear for recent days, try adjusting the Date Published filter.
What is a buy zone? How do I find one on my chart? Why does chart X have no buy zone? Do we expect stock X to hit the buy zone?
A buy zone is a price range where I have determined that a stock is undervalued with a strong margin of safety. When a stock enters this range, buying becomes a priority for me.
However, just because a chart has a buy zone doesn’t guarantee the price will reach it—it simply means this is where I believe we would gain maximum benefit if we bought in this range.
Not every chart will have a buy zone. I only place them on stocks where I have conducted full fundamental and technical analysis. If a buy zone is present, it means I am personally comfortable buying in that range and closely monitoring the stock.
Will it go back up? Will it ever pull back?
Breathe and trust your original plan. Reacting emotionally to market moves leads to irrational decisions and discomfort.
No one can predict the future, but we can have a plan for all possibilities.
Proper position sizing is essential—it can either help you succeed or destroy your journey. If you need guidance on this, I recommend studying position sizing strategies in our lesson.
Is it a time to buy? Should I trim X here?
NEVER ask me when to BUY, SELL, or TRIM. That decision is yours.
I provide analysis, not financial advice. Some members in this group are making six figures per month, while I get $37 a month for this. It’s up to you to own your decisions.
If you want my insights, read the chart commentaries and follow my trade updates. I clearly state where I look for buys, sells, and trims.
Questions like this will be ignored—it’s in your best interest to develop your own process rather than rely on others.
My strategy for buying, selling, and trimming is explained here.
What does a watchlist mean? What is a safe haven? What does “RC” mean?
Watchlist: A folder for bullish setups. If a stock is tagged as "watchlist," it means I expect it to perform well in the short term—but it is not a buy signal.
Safe haven: A position that holds strong during market downturns. We are in a multi-year bull market, but cycles shift, and we must prepare for the transition. Moving capital into Safe Haven positions protects your portfolio and keeps liquidity ready for new opportunities.Safe haven picks are stored in the safe haven folder.
RC: Stands for "Requested Chart." These are chart requests from PRO Tier members, and all members see the same charts.
What does “No Chat” mean next to chat room names?
It means the chat has a specific purpose and needs to stay clean so everyone can easily find the important content without scrolling through off-topic messages.
Cap’s chat rooms are for his posts only.
Research Information is for research-related posts only.
Ask Us a Question is for important, well-formulated questions.
You can post in these rooms—as long as it fits the room’s purpose. If you want to reply to something, use the reply function.
Where do I look for fundamentals? Which ones are important?
We have a detailed post on this topic. Click here for more information.
If you’re interested in Buffett’s approach, check this guide.
How do I recognize the support confirmation?
How should I position into the stock? One buy or multiple entries?
We prefer scaling into positions as it is a safer approach. We also have a lesson on this.
Is there any Discord or Telegram group?
No. We operate exclusively through Patreon. Any other services claiming to be us are fraudulent.
Is there a plan to move to Discord or another platform? Patreon is annoying.
No, not at the moment. While we’re aware of a few issues, Patreon works well for how we operate and we prefer keeping everything in one place.
We appreciate your engagement, but please limit how often you ask this question.
I have issues with Patreon notifications? Anyone else having these?
Yes, notifications have been a common issue. Recently this function got fixed and it should be working now. We recommend to reinstall your app or try to log out and log back in.
Any thoughts on X? Any opinions on X? X?
No thoughts. Please try to formulate your question properly to get meaningful insights.
Does Cap own X? Did Cap buy?
Please refer to the Buys and Sells Chat for this information.
Is there a post of Cap’s portfolio with percentages?
Going forward, the full portfolio with % allocations will be shared twice a year—around December/January and June/July.
Anyone playing earnings? Should I play earnings?
No, I never trade earnings. If you choose to do so, that’s your decision, but please avoid influencing other members.
Should I buy these Options? Anyone shorting X? I might go all in on X.
This community follows a disciplined strategy:
No chasing stocks
No shorting
No options or leveraged trades
No meme stocks
Long-term portfolio building
However, we all have different approaches, and that’s okay. Just be mindful of the community’s strategy when participating in discussions.
Comments
James
Good job you created this, i thought RC was ready cash lol
MuaSer
great work cap, thank you!!
Togarashi
Thank you for putting this together. Very helpful!
Max Power
Been a member for about 5 months now and I feel like an elder. Welcome newbs, you will enjoy the ride
Oliver Cooper
Great Work Team 👊🏻
toTheMoon🚀📈
When I was new here, this would have helped me get an overview much more quickly. Very clearly defined now 👍
