A watchlist is a decision support tool—not a trophy case. If it grows endlessly, it becomes background noise.
Use a “why” rule
Add a ticker only if you can finish this sentence: “I want to watch this because…” If the reason is vague, skip it.
Keep two lists in your head
- Actively watching: the handful you check weekly.
- Parking lot: interesting, but not urgent.
Stock Monitor’s watchlist is best used for the “actively watching” set.
Open your watchlist and trim anything you haven’t looked at in a month.