5 Rules of Engagement for Trading Earnings

Earnings season kicks off April 12, when Alcoa (AA) is scheduled to
report their quarterly results. As many investors know, earnings season provides one of the best opportunities to profit, as earnings announcements
are the most widely traded event at the company level. 

Since earnings dates are a known event, those investors willing to do the extra work will have ample opportunity for extraordinary gains.

Here are a couple of the “rules of engagement” to remember during earnings season. Refer to them regularly when trading company earnings, as they
have stood the test of time when it comes to investing during earnings season.

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