Avoiding big draw downs at all costs is important because

10% loss requires 11% gain
20% loss requires 25% gain
50% loss requires 100% gain
90% loss requires 900% gain
to get back to break-even.

Managing the down side is much more important than managing the upside!

I always look at weekly charts first. Only if I see an appealing chart pattern (VCP, cup & handle, flat base …) here, I go to the daily chart. With that approach, I can flip over hundreds of charts in minutes.

#Trading tip: There is rarely a reason to sell a stock which is above the EMA 8 or even EMA 21. I am sure: If you use this rule instead of blindly selling on your feelings, you will make a lot more profits.

#Trading tip: If stock is up >3 days in a row before a breakout, be cautious. Often it pulls back and you get a better risk-reward-ratio after the pullback.