I trade momentum stocks listed on the NASDAQ using a systematic approach inspired by great traders such as William O’Neil, Kristjan Qullamaggie, Mark Minervini, Stan Weinstein & Peter Brandt, adapted into my own ruleset.

This journal exists to document my journey. Here you will find a link to my Youtube channel in which I create weekly market video reviews where I scan for and analyse the best growth and momentum stocks. You will also find my constantly growing database of documented growth, momentum and market leading stock trades.

The Zen Trader Youtube Channel

The Zen Trader

Latest Video: 26th July 2026

https://youtu.be/NumjlIQROsg?si=k-yFxCXytx2MkqC-

Daily Checklist:

• [ ] Check & manage (if any) open positions
• [ ] Check Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) chart. Structurally bullish / bearish?
  • [ ] If Bullish = Agressive & 1-2% risk per position
  • [ ] If Bearish = Conservative & 0.3% risk per position MAX
• [ ] Check sectors (XLK, XLC, XLY, XLP, XLF, XLV, XLI, XLE, XLB, XLU, XLRE)
  • [ ] Flag GREEN only sectors that are structurally bullish
• [ ] Run screener for ONLY sectors flagged as structurally bullish
  • [ ] Screener = [MCAP>$300M]-[Price>$10]-[Price>20ma&50ma]-[ADR>5%]-[3M&6MPerf>30%]-[QoQ EPS>20%]
• [ ] Merge each sector screener results to respective sector watchlist
• [ ] Scan through each individual stock from flagged sector for pattern recognition
  • [ ] Pattern =
    • [ ] Big Move > 30%
    • [ ] Tightening consolidation, >5days & rising + making HL
    • [ ] Respecting 10ma or 20ma
    • [ ] Volume declining (no selling pressure)
    • [ ] Volume spike on (or just prior) to breakout (Institutional footprint)
    • [ ] Relative strength against IXIC & Sector
• [ ] Flag Stocks as required:
  • [ ] Flag green = Live / open trades
  • [ ] Flag green = Consolidating>5days / respecting 10/20ma / awaiting entry
  • [ ] Flag yellow = Needs adding to trade database
• [ ] Scan yellow watchlist and add any outstanding trades to trade database below

The Zen Trader - Trade Journal