Buy with
conviction,
not hype.
The exact framework I run every stock through before I buy — walk any stock through it, section by section, and score your conviction.
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“This checklist is my personal playbook — a repeatable framework that helps me make smarter, calmer, and more consistent investment decisions.”
— Jordan Pivato
Conviction Scorecard Prototype
Enter a ticker symbol — or the company name if you're not sure. We'll walk you through Jordan's full checklist for it, one section at a time — rate each point out of 10.
Your research scores
The two scored sections, each out of 100%.
Your conviction check
A gut-check on mindset — not a score, just honesty.
Your risk notes
What you flagged as you worked through the risks.
Now decide your position size
Position sizing balances conviction with risk. Using your scores and notes above as a guide, find the row that matches how you feel about this stock — then tap it to place yourself. This is Jordan's framework; the call is yours.
| Confidence Level | Risk Level | Position Size (% of Portfolio) | Buying Approach | Example Scenario |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very High Conviction | Low to Moderate | 10–20% | Start with 10–12%, add on dips up to 20% | A company you know deeply, strong financials, long-term moat |
| High Conviction | Moderate | 7–10% | Start with 7%, add more if price drops | Growth stock with solid fundamentals but more volatility |
| Moderate Conviction | Moderate to High | 3–6% | Start small, add only after confirmation of thesis | Potential but still proving itself (new entrant, turnaround) |
| Speculative / High Risk | High | 1–3% | Small starter position; only add if fundamentals strengthen | Early-stage, pre-profit or cyclical (small caps, emerging tech) |
| Tracking / Watchlist | Variable | <1% | “Toe dip” just to stay engaged and monitor | You want exposure but aren't fully committed yet |