Ten battle-tested starting points.

Full Thesis Stress-Test

You have conviction on a stock and want the case pressure-tested by all four agents.

Analyse the 5–10 year structural investment case for $[TICKER]. Run the full 4-agent debate — macro tailwinds, fundamental valuation, quant stress-test, and the strongest bear case the Contrarian can construct. Identify a structural play and a moonshot play with specific buy zone guidance.

Bear Case Audit

You already hold a position and want the downside scenario fully challenged.

I currently hold $[TICKER] and want the strongest possible bear case stress-tested. Assume the Contrarian is right — what are the 3 scenarios in which this thesis fails over the next 5–10 years? What data points should I monitor as early warning signals, and at what point does the thesis break?

Turnaround or Value Trap

A stock has significantly underperformed and you want a probability-weighted verdict.

$[TICKER] has significantly underperformed the S&P 500 over recent years. Analyse whether this represents a genuine 5–10 year turnaround opportunity or a value trap. What fundamental changes must occur for the bull case to materialise? Provide a probability-weighted verdict with buy zone guidance if the case is credible.

Macro Theme Play

You want to invest around a structural trend and need the best stock to express it.

Analyse the structural investment case for the [THEME — e.g. nuclear energy renaissance / AI infrastructure buildout / deglobalisation] theme over a 5–10 year horizon. Which S&P 500 constituent is best positioned to capture this theme as a structural play, and which as a higher-risk moonshot? Include buy zone analysis for both.

Sector Rotation Thesis

You are repositioning a portfolio and need a rigorous case for or against the rotation.

Analyse whether now is a structurally sound time to rotate capital from [SECTOR A] into [SECTOR B] on a 5–10 year horizon. What macro forces support this rotation, what does the quantitative data say, and what is the strongest argument against making the move? Identify the single best stock to express this thesis.

Contrarian Consensus Challenge

You believe the market narrative on a stock is wrong and want the opposing case built.

The market consensus on $[TICKER] is currently [BULLISH / BEARISH]. I want to stress-test the contrarian position. If the consensus is wrong, what does the 5–10 year thesis look like, and what data points is the market ignoring or mispricing? Have the Contrarian agent argue the opposite of the prevailing view.

DCA Entry Optimisation

You are beginning a staggered accumulation strategy and want optimal entry zone guidance.

I am beginning a staggered DCA position in $[TICKER] over the next 12 months with a 7–10 year hold horizon. Analyse current price relative to fundamental value and identify optimal entry zones. What macro or earnings conditions would represent the best accumulation windows, and what would cause you to pause the strategy?

Earnings Catalyst Thesis

A near-term earnings event may validate or break your long-term conviction.

Analyse $[TICKER] with focus on its upcoming earnings cycle as a near-term catalyst within a long-term thesis. What are the make-or-break metrics to watch? If earnings disappoint significantly, does the 5–10 year structural case remain intact? Identify the specific data points that would change or confirm conviction.

Head-to-Head Comparison

You are choosing between two competing positions and want a clear verdict.

Compare $[TICKER A] and $[TICKER B] as competing positions for a 5–10 year DCA portfolio. Run the full 4-agent analysis on both. Which has the stronger structural case, better risk-adjusted entry zones, and more defensible long-term conviction? Provide a clear verdict on which to prioritise and why.

Geopolitical Risk Exposure

A macro or political tail risk threatens a position and you want it properly stress-tested.

Analyse the geopolitical risk exposure of $[TICKER] specifically relating to [RISK — e.g. US-China trade tensions / energy transition policy / antitrust regulation]. Is this risk already priced into the current valuation, or does it represent a structural threat to the 5–10 year thesis? What is the Contrarian's strongest argument on this risk?