The #1 Question Top Investors Ask That You Don’t

The best investors don’t ask “Why am I right?” — they obsess over “Where am I wrong?”

If your thesis only works in a perfect world, you don’t have a thesis — you have a fantasy.

Today’s newsletter is about inversion thinking:

The mental model that separates disciplined investors from gamblers who don’t know they’re gambling.

Why the Smartest Money Kills Its Own Ideas First

• Charlie Munger: “Tell me where I’m going to die so I don’t go there.”

• Ray Dalio: Runs teams dedicated to attacking his ideas before the market can.

• Howard Marks: Built Oaktree by mastering what not to do.

If you don’t attack your thesis, the market will — and it won’t be kind.

How to Think Like a Pro

Next time you build a stock thesis:

• Write the failure headline first: “Stock X plunges 50% because ______.”

• Ask: What would disprove my view?

• Stress-test your plan: How will I know it’s time to exit?

If you can’t answer these, your plan isn’t ready.

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Stay informed. Stay disciplined. And invert your thinking — or the market will do it for you.

—StocksTrades.AI Newsletter

Disclaimer: This newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.