Investor Decision Checklist.

Test whether one investment decision is clearly defined before you commit capital. This is a thinking tool, not an investment recommendation.

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01 / Return source

Can you explain in one sentence how this investment is expected to generate a return?

02 / Return conditions

Do you know what must happen for that return to materialize?

03 / Evidence

Is your thesis supported by reliable evidence rather than a compelling story?

04 / Downside

Can you identify what could cause a permanent loss of capital?

05 / Risk and reward

Does the expected return adequately compensate for the risks you are taking?

06 / Portfolio fit

Do you understand how this decision changes your portfolio concentration and total risk?

07 / Liquidity and horizon

Does the investment match your time horizon and liquidity needs?

08 / Costs and incentives

Have you considered the costs, taxes, incentives and conflicts that could affect the outcome?

09 / Disconfirming evidence

Do you know what evidence would prove your original thesis wrong?

10 / Review rules

Have you defined when you will review, reduce or exit the investment?

Answer all 10 questions to generate your review.

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