Picture this: it’s 2:30 PM GMT—the opening bell rings on Wall Street. Your monitors flash red and green as Tesla, Apple, or Nvidia stocks start "flying" 5–10% in a matter of minutes. To the average person, this is chaos and stress. To a professional trader, this is the most profitable time of the quarter.
During this period, the US giants lay their cards on the table. News-driven energy hits the roof, old levels are shattered, and new trends emerge right before your eyes. This is the peak of volatility—a time when the market lets you earn as much in a few days as you’d usually "sit out" for months.
Statistics from the last 40 years show that April is one of the most "bullish" months for the S&P 500. This index features the cream of the crop of American stocks, offering a perfect opportunity to feel the pulse of Wall Street. With Gerchik & Co, you have access to 250+ Stock CFDs, including those very giants reporting this month.
But simply opening a chart and clicking a button is a one-way ticket to a blown account. To walk away from this battle with the loot, you need the rules of someone who has survived countless "hunting seasons."
In his 28 years of trading, Alex Gerchik has seen it all: from total market crashes to incredible corporate rallies. Here is his "Golden Standard" for trading earnings:
1. The Level is Your Anchor Many spend hours hunting for the "perfect" entry point by guessing the direction. Stop gambling! A level isn’t a brick wall; it’s your calculation base.
"The stronger the level, the shorter your stop! Your goal is to find the point where risk is minimal and potential is massive."
2. Three Signs of a Strong Signal Before entering a post-earnings trade, run it through Gerchik’s checklist:
Proximity: Enter as tight to the level as possible.
Cleanliness: The price shouldn't "saw" through the level (piercing back and forth). Look for a "fresh," clear barrier.
The Limit Player: You must see a "big fish" protecting that price. If volatility is out of control and the price is being torn apart—stay away. You’ll just get stopped out.
3. Profit-Taking Lifehack: The 30% Rule Don’t wait for the price to hit your final target in one go. Learn to scale out.
The Chief’s Advice: Close the first 30% of your position at a 2:1 ratio. This is your "free ticket." Even if the market reverses, you stay at break-even. The rest can be trailed to 5:1, 10:1, or higher.
4. Dailies are the Base If the Daily chart (D1) doesn't show a clear picture, don’t go looking for it on the 5-minute frames. All you’ll find there is market noise. Pros work from the Dailies.
Gerchik often talks about his wealthy students who can’t bring themselves to open a $1,000 trade after a series of losses. Why? Because they are trading their "hard-earned" money.
When you trade with your last $500–$1,000, every tick against you feels like a catastrophe. Fear paralyzes logic. You close winners too early and hold onto losers until the account is empty.
The smartest move during earnings season is to take the pressure off your own wallet.
"I started in a prop firm many years ago. It’s a chance to get $100,000 in buying power and make 2–3% a month. That’s $2,000–$3,000 in pure income to live a great life," says Gerchik.
Prop Trading Advantages in "Hunting Season":
Zero Stress: You aren't risking the family budget. Psychologically, it’s 10 times easier to trade.
Scale: With a $100 deposit and high leverage, you’ll burn out on the first gap. With $50,000–$100,000 in capital, you have a "safety cushion."
Discipline: A Prop Challenge teaches you to be a systematic player, not a "casino gambler."
Earnings season is in full swing, and your window to enter professionally is closing. Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight—hit the market with significant capital.
Only until April 30, Gerchik & Co is offering discounts on Prop Challenges:
🎟 APRIL15 — 15% OFF (Challenges from $5,000 to $50,000)
🎟 APRIL10 — 10% OFF (Challenges for $100,000 and $200,000)
Pass the challenge, prove your discipline, and start trading like a legend. Your ticket to Wall Street starts from just $33.
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