| Letter | Meaning | Key Metric | |--------|---------|-------------| | | Current Earnings | Up 25%+ vs. year ago quarter | | A | Annual Earnings | Up 25%+ each of last 3 years, ROE 17%+ | | N | New | New product, new management, or new stock price high | | S | Supply & Demand | Low shares outstanding (float) + heavy volume up days | | L | Leader or Laggard | Relative Strength (RS) Rating 80+ (top 20% of stocks) | | I | Institutional Sponsorship | Owned by top mutual funds (up/down volume ratio positive) | | M | Market Direction | S&P 500/Nasdaq in confirmed uptrend (most important letter) | 3. The Perfect Chart Pattern: The Cup with Handle The most reliable base pattern. Buy at the breakout.
