Let me comment on this because I'm actually in the competition first time this year.
I'm not going to take away Minervini's skill during the times that he won (2x). He 's basically a momentum trader that leverages on trends.
But this post on his X makes me question him too:
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Even with the little disclaimer at the bottom, no way in hell he even comes close to what's protrayed on the chart, he would'be been multi billionaire and not bother selling damn courses. I mean seriously, it literally shows that he gets in and out of those major swings with godly accuracy.
Let me tell you about this competition that I notice. Dont pay attention to the winners that may win here and there. Pay attention to the regulars that make it in the top 10 of their division EVERY SINGLE YEAR. Because this shows that there is consistency in their approach.
What I notice when going back to the historical standings, people would gain insane gains in the beginning and then for hte next 10 months or so, very little is made or lost. So basically they levered the hell of a position, got lucky and hoping to just stay at the top without taking more trades. Not saying that's a bad strategy, but I seriously doubt someone with that approach can replicate that EVERY YEAR, so hence my opinion about focus on the regular competitors.
It's kind of like poker main events. The best pros dont win EVERY competition, but when it come to the last 10 players standing, you always see familiar names.