Sometimes, you get a great investing idea. But how can you tell if it’s actionable? Nancy Tengler, CEO & CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments, discusses the nine quantitative — and three qualitative — metrics she uses to create opportunities for long-term investment plays. She discusses her entry into Tesla’s recent run, the one thing she looks for in earnings, and why technicals still matter.

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