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Minervini · Mark Minervini

Trend Template

Minervini's checklist for confirming a stock is in a Stage 2 uptrend — the structural foundation required before evaluating any entry point.

Methodology reference · NSE context
Definition

The Minervini Trend Template is a structural checklist used to identify stocks already in strong uptrends. It looks for price strength, bullish moving-average alignment, an upward-sloping long-term trend, and a stock trading near its 52-week high rather than buried near its lows.

In Kasauti terms, the Minervini Trend Template is not about prediction. It is a way to filter for stocks that are already demonstrating trend quality. Typical checks include price above the 50, 150 and 200-day moving averages, the 50-day above the 150 and 200-day, the 150-day above the 200-day, and the 200-day itself trending upward.

Minervini Trend Template A simplified Minervini Trend Template schematic showing price above 50, 150 and 200-day moving averages, the 50-day above the 150 and 200-day, and price near the 52-week high. MINERVINI TREND TEMPLATE A structural checklist for strong trends — not a one-click entry signal. 50 DMA 150 DMA 200 DMA Price Recent breakout holds CORE CHECKS ✓ price > 50 DMA ✓ price > 150 DMA ✓ price > 200 DMA ✓ 50 DMA > 150 DMA > 200 DMA ✓ 200 DMA trending upward ✓ within reach of 52-week high ✓ comfortably above 52-week low HOW TO READ IT The Trend Template tells you the stock is alreadystructurally strong. It does not tell you where tobuy without a base, pivot, or risk plan.
Minervini structural view
Trend Template

This version is intentionally simplified for the glossary. The idea is to show the logic behind the template: strong price, moving-average alignment, and favourable 52-week location.

The template also cares about location: strong candidates are usually closer to their 52-week highs than to their 52-week lows. That does not automatically create a buy point. It simply means the stock has passed an important structural test and may now deserve deeper study through bases, pivots, relative strength, and risk control.

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Frequently asked questions

The Trend Template primarily uses monthly and weekly timeframes to assess the long-term trend of an NSE stock. It checks that the price is above its 10-month and 5-month exponential moving averages. This longer horizon filters out short-term noise and aligns with position trading horizons.
Yes, the Trend Template only confirms the presence of a trend, not its quality or sustainability. A stock may pass the template but have weak volume, poor relative strength, or be near a resistance zone. Therefore, the Trend Template is a necessary but not sufficient condition for a position trade.
Methodology note: This glossary page summarises technical-analysis concepts in an NSE research context. It is educational and analytical content, not investment advice or a stock recommendation.