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Hi Sachin,
Thank you so much for writing this article. Really happy I found it. the way you explain things is very clear and easy to follow.
Just one small question…when you look at a chart before buying a stock, what are the main things you check? It would really help if you could share that.
Looking forward to learning more from your newsletter.
Best,
Rahul
Hi Rahul,
Thank you! I’m really glad you liked the article.
To answer your question — the first step is to make sure the company is strong fundamentally. That means you should have clarity on two things:
1. How much the company can grow in the future
2. Whether the stock is fairly valued or overpriced
Also, check if the stock is stronger than the overall market — relative strength matters a lot.
Once that’s clear, then I look at the chart. I try to see if there’s real buying pressure building up.
A breakout on high volume is one of the best signs.
If you spot a VCC setup, even better — that usually means institutions are quietly accumulating.
The main question I ask is:
“Is this stock under quiet accumulation?”
If the answer is yes, then it’s a green signal. You’re good to go.
Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.
Hello sir, thank you for your content.
I just wanted to ask, after I take a trade, i get anxious. I keep refreshing the chart, I can’t focus.
How should I handle this, sir?
Hi Nikhil,
This happens when you don’t fully trust your strategy.
If you’ve not backtested it deeply… if you’re not confident in it… then every trade will feel like life or death.
You’ll freeze. Panic. Hope. Exit too early. Hold too long.
The only fix is: follow a strategy you’ve tested, refined, and believe in.
Once you trust your process, these emotions go away on their own.
I have already given you the HERO strategy, use it.
Hi Sachin, first of all, thank you for putting together such a detailed explanation of the HERO strategy, it’s been immensely helpful in clarifying how to find the right stocks.
However, I noticed that while you’ve explained the entry criteria quite clearly, there wasn’t much mentioned about exits. Specifically, I’m trying to understand — where exactly should one place the stoploss when using the HERO strategy?
Is there a fixed rule or does it vary based on the setup? And beyond the stoploss, is there any structured framework or signal that tells us when to book profits or exit the trade completely? I feel that exit is just as important as entry, and any guidance here would mean a lot.
I’ve written a separate article on the art of selling — go through it once. https://sachinmalik.in/the-art-of-selling/
I exit only when my fundamental thesis breaks.
In short: I don’t use a fixed stop-loss. Stop-loss doesn’t work well with HERO. Instead, I use mental exits — based on both fundamentals and technicals.
That usually happens when price falls below the low of the entire pattern. That’s the final signal.
Check this article too: https://sachinmalik.in/two-powerful-setups/
Hello sir, I was just wondering… like, no strategy works all the time, right? So with this HERO strategy, does it work in every kind of market or are there times when it just stops working?
Also, any rough idea on the win rate — like, out of 10 trades, how many usually go right? Just trying to set my expectations right.
No strategy works all the time — not even Mr. Warren Buffett gets it right every time.
Losses are part of the game.
With HERO, if your Step 1 is solid, you’ll be right in 6–7 out of 10 trades. Out of 10: 2 might be big winners (100%+), 2–3 can give 30–40%, a few small gains, and 2–3 just won’t work. That’s normal.
This strategy works best in bull markets just like any other long only, when everything is going up. In a weak market, it’s better to wait than force trades.
Hi, I’ve been going through your content and found both the HERO Strategy and the Power Play setup really interesting.
But I’m a bit confused, they both seem to focus on finding strong momentum stocks.
Could you help me understand how exactly the Power Play setup is different from the HERO Strategy? Are they meant for different kinds of trades or market phases? I’d really appreciate some clarity here.
Great question.
HERO Strategy and Power Play aren’t two separate systems.
HERO is the full framework — step 1 to step 4. Power Play is just one setup that fits within that framework.
Think of it like this: Power Play helps you spot when something exciting is starting in a stock — but after that, you still need to run it through the HERO checklist.
So don’t treat them as separate. Use both together.
Hi Sachin,
Selling is the most stressful part for me. I always mess it up — either I sell too early and then it goes up, or I hold too long and it crashes. It really drains me mentally.
How do you deal with this part?
I totally get it — I’ve been through the same thing. Selling used to drain me too.
The real fix is mindset. You have to stop trying to sell at the top. That’s where most people go wrong.
Either you’ll sell a bit early or a bit late — that’s normal. Nobody gets the exact top. What helped me was having a clear, rule-based exit plan.
I’ve written a full article on how to sell. how to exit without stress. Read it, apply it. Once your exit is based on logic, not emotion, selling gets way easier.
Here is the link: https://sachinmalik.in/the-art-of-selling/
Also read: https://sachinmalik.in/how-your-own-mind-fools-you/
Hi,
How do I find good stocks that match the HERO strategy? Like is there a step by step way to scan them or shortlist the right trades?
Thanx
I’ve already explained the full process step by step — how to go from 5,000 stocks to just a few that meet the HERO Strategy.
It shows you exactly how to find and shortlist the right trades.
You can read the full article here: https://sachinmalik.in/how-to-find-perfect-hero-trades/
Hope you find it useful.
Hey Sachin, do you use any indicators like RSI or MACD in your analysis? Or is there something else you rely on to figure out if a stock is in an uptrend or downtrend?
Just curious how you detect the trend early — is there a specific method or setup you follow?
Hi Rahul,
No, I don’t use any indicators like RSI or MACD — I avoid them completely. All indicators are lagging. They follow the price, they don’t lead it.
Instead, I just use Dow Theory. I mark swing highs and swing lows on the chart. That’s enough to tell me if the trend is up, down, or sideways. Simple and effective.
And honestly, I’d strongly suggest you skip indicators too. They’ll only add confusion. Focus on price.
Price is the truth.
Hello sir, i wanted to know how do we find conference call details of a company? like where exactly to look? do companies publish it somewhere or is there any site which gives this info in one place?
Hi Rohit,
You can find con-call reports in a few simple ways:
1. Go to the company’s official website → Investor Relations section → Look for “Earnings Call” or “Con-call Transcript”.
2. Just Google it: “Reliance conference call transcript” — works most of the time.
3. The one I personally use: https://www.screener.in/ Just type the company name and you’ll get con-call transcripts, investor presentations, everything in one place. Super useful.
Let me know if you have any other question.