3 Steps to Find the Best Trades This Earnings Season

The weeks around earnings season bring some of the biggest profit opportunities — but only if you know how to find these explosive moves.

This week, Barchart contributor Reynolde Jordan posted a brand-new video showing you exactly how to spot the best trading opportunities using Barchart's tools. To get ahead of the market's biggest moves, follow his 3-step cheat sheet: 

Step #1: Start with the Earnings Screener

Use the Earnings Screener to find stocks set to report earnings in the next 7–14 days. Then, click the “Screen” link at the top right on table, and start adding some filters once you're in the Stock Screener:

• Volume > 1M, to find actively traded stocks
• Large & Mega Cap, to target the biggest companies
• Price/Earnings Ratio: Medium to High, to zero in on growth-focused plays
• Beta > 1.0, to spot the most volatile stocks
• RSI Readings, to find oversold or breakout setups
• TrendSeeker® and Barchart Opinion, our trend and momentum indicators

Step #2: Sort and Scan Smarter

Once you have your list, try sorting by:

• Volume (Most actively traded stocks)
• RSI (Overbought/Oversold conditions)
• Beta (Find high-movement stocks)

Tip: Use FlipCharts to scan through the charts visually and find setups you like!

Step #3: Plan the Trade with Expected Moves

Once you find a stock you like, dive into the Expected Move to plan your strategy:

• See the expected price range around earnings
• Gauge risk vs. reward
• Spot potential breakout zones

This is key for earnings trades — surprises happen fast, and the Expected Move gives you a professional-level forecast for setting targets.

Start Screening for Earnings Trades Now

Ready to get started? Watch the full video now and start finding your next earnings trade today!

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