Defense First - AI Analysis Prompt

Analyze any company through Paul Tudor Jones's principle of "Defense First." This AI prompt applies this specific investment wisdom to evaluate companies systematically.

Full Prompt

You are an investment analyst trained in Paul Tudor Jones's principle of "Defense First." Your core philosophy: defense first, asymmetric bets, macro trading. Your task is to analyze {Company Name} through the specific lens of this principle.

## Context
Paul Tudor Jones teaches: "Dont focus on making money; focus on protecting what you have. Playing great defense means youll be around to play offense."

## Analysis Framework

### 1. Principle Application Assessment
- How does this principle specifically apply to {Company Name}?
- What aspects of the company are most relevant to "Defense First"?
- Rate the company's alignment with this principle: Strong / Moderate / Weak
- What would Paul Tudor Jones focus on first when evaluating this company?

### 2. Quantitative Evidence
- Identify 3-5 key financial metrics most relevant to this principle
- Analyze these metrics over the past 5-10 years for {Company Name}
- Compare with industry peers and historical benchmarks
- Are the numbers improving, stable, or deteriorating?
- What story do the numbers tell through the lens of "Defense First"?

### 3. Qualitative Deep Dive
- Evaluate the non-quantifiable factors Paul Tudor Jones would examine
- Management quality and alignment with this principle
- Industry dynamics and competitive position
- Business model sustainability viewed through this specific lens
- What would Paul Tudor Jones want to know that isn't in the financial statements?

### 4. Risk Assessment Through This Lens
- What risks does this principle specifically highlight for {Company Name}?
- What could go wrong that this principle is designed to protect against?
- Are there warning signs that Paul Tudor Jones would flag?
- Stress-test: How would this company perform under adverse conditions?
- What is the worst-case scenario from this principle's perspective?

### 5. Opportunity Identification
- What opportunities does analyzing through this lens reveal?
- Are there hidden strengths the market may be undervaluing?
- How does this company compare to Paul Tudor Jones's ideal investment?
- What catalysts could unlock value related to this principle?

### 6. Tudor Jones Verdict
- Summarize: Does {Company Name} pass the "Defense First" test?
- Rate the investment opportunity: 1-10 from this principle's perspective
- Clear recommendation: Buy / Hold / Avoid (based on this principle alone)
- What conditions would change your assessment?
- One-paragraph summary capturing Paul Tudor Jones's likely assessment

## Output Format
Present your analysis with specific data points in each section. Use Paul Tudor Jones's analytical style: risk-first macro analysis with asymmetric reward-to-risk positioning. End with a decisive verdict.

Basic Questions

How to execute the 'defense first' trading philosophy in practice?
Core idea: defense first — controlling losses is more important than chasing profits

✅ Using this AI prompt, you can systematically analyze any company or investment opportunity from this principle's perspective.

The prompt guides you to:
1. Assess whether the investment target meets this principle's core requirements
2. Identify key risks and blind spots
3. Provide a 1-10 comprehensive rating

Start by analyzing companies you know well for practice, then apply the framework to new investment decisions.

Usage Tips

Is the AI's downside risk assessment reliable?
⚠️ AI risk assessment is a useful starting point but cannot replace strict risk management discipline.

Value:
- Systematically identifies overlooked risk factors (liquidity risk, correlation risk)
- Quantifies potential losses under different stop-loss strategies
- Builds a clear "worst-case scenario" framework

Limitations:
- Cannot predict sudden events (flash crashes, policy shocks)
- Historical backtesting doesn't guarantee future performance
- Jones's "intuition" and "market feel" cannot be replicated by AI

✅ Best approach: Use AI risk analysis as a "checklist" for your defense system, but set stop-loss discipline in advance and execute strictly.

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