This is a pre-trade review habit, not a signal that guarantees a good trade. Checking every box doesn't mean a setup will work — it means you've actually looked at the same things every time, instead of skipping steps under time pressure.
The Checklist
Check off each item as you confirm it for a setup you're considering. Your progress is saved in this browser only.
0/12 checked
How to Use This
Run through this before entering a setup — during live trading, paper trading, or a Chart Replay session. Over time, if you notice you're consistently skipping the same item (say, never actually defining invalidation), that's useful information about a real gap in your process, not just a box left unchecked.
This checklist pairs directly with how to find options scalping setups, which explains what each of these six core concepts actually means in more depth.
Run This Checklist in Practice
Use Chart Replay to practice applying this checklist against real historical setups.
Yes, locally in your browser via localStorage — it's private to your device and this browser, and isn't sent anywhere or shared with ScalpClock.
Does checking every box guarantee a winning trade?
No. This is a pre-trade review habit meant to build a consistent process, not a signal or a promise of a specific outcome.
Should I use this checklist for every single trade?
Many traders find it most useful early on, while building the habit, and gradually internalize it — but returning to a literal checklist is also a reasonable way to reset discipline after a rough stretch.
Can I use this for stock trades too, not just options?
Yes — every item on this checklist describes the underlying stock's setup, so it applies whether you ultimately trade the stock or an option on it.