A thesis begins with the decision question.
| Concept | Explanation | |---|---| | Decision type | Buy, sell, hold, reduce, hedge, avoid, or monitor. | | Asset and instrument | Stock, ETF, spot crypto, futures, or another instrument. | | Time horizon | Expected holding and review period. | | Objective | Capital growth, income, diversification, or tactical exposure. | | Required evidence | Minimum conditions needed before action. |
A thesis should begin with the decision question. "Is this a good company?" is different from "Is this stock attractive at the current price over the next three years?"