Pitfalls of the Earnings Trade

Trading around earnings can be exciting, but watch out for these traps.

The Bull & The Bear Avoid These Pitfalls of the Earnings Trade Matt Clark, Research Analyst No one has an earnings crystal ball, least of all Wall Street traders and analysts. But every quarter, Wall Street tries to flex its muscles by forecasting a company’s quarterly performance and suggesting how you should trade based on those estimates. In this episode of The Bull & The Bear, I’ll tell you about trading on earnings and whether it’s a good idea. Suggested Stories: Forget Robinhood! My No. 1 Brokerage Stock to Buy Now 2022 Forecast: Why We Could See More Cannabis IPOs FROM OUR PARTNERS Eric Fry's Next Potential 1,000% Winner Eric Fry has 40 1,000% winners to his name. Most people are lucky if they find one in their entire lives. Now he's revealing his favorite pick for 2021 absolutely free. He's included the name and ticker symbol at the conclusion of his presentation on the secret behind the wealth gap in America. Click here to find out more. 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