Alpha Discovery · Swing Template
#9 How to Build a Short-Swing Template with Breakout Radar
04/10/2026 · 7 min read
Live capture: Breakout Radar setups for short-swing planning.
0) Where to Find This Widget
From the 12-tile dashboard, open ANALYSIS_1. Use Breakout Radar and Top 5 Breakout Picks on that page for setup quality and shortlists.
Red circle: tap ANALYSIS_1.
Red circle: Breakout Radar on the ANALYSIS_1 page.
1) TL;DR
A short-swing template gives structure to fast breakout trades. It matters because most losses come from undefined invalidation and random exits. Use this template when Breakout Radar quality is at least medium.
2) Hook (Pain-Driven)
Many swing traders find good names but still lose due to poor execution rules. A valid setup without a template still becomes discretionary noise.
3) Problem
Without standardized entry, stop, and exit logic, breakout trades become inconsistent and hard to review.
4) Solution (Widget Introduction)
Use Breakout Radar for setup quality and Top 5 Breakout Picks for shortlist construction, then apply one execution template per trade.
5) Logic Breakdown (Formula + Thresholds)
- Entry allowed: SwingEntryScore ≥ 78
- Initial stop: below setup invalidation or -2.5% (whichever is tighter)
- Partial take-profit: +5% to +8% depending on regime strength
6) Practical Use (IF X → THEN Y)
- If score ≥ 78 and volume confirms, then enter in 2 tranches.
- If score slips below 70 before follow-through, then reduce exposure.
- If price reaches first target with stable score, then trail the remainder.
Should I buy now? Buy only template-qualified setups. Is this signal strong? Strong means score + volume + regime alignment. What should I do next? Apply tranche entry and predefined exits.
7) Common Mistakes
- Taking full size at first trigger
- Moving stop wider after invalidation
- Taking profit too early without score deterioration
This is not a standalone buy signal and requires strict risk management.