3 Big Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs This Earnings Season

Earnings season is officially underway. The release of quarterly figures paired with widespread market volatility is a recipe for big swings in the prices of individual stocks. But that's just the price action side of earnings season.

For long-term investors, earnings provide a way to look under a company's hood by reading its financial statements, listening to management commentary on conference calls, and diving into transcripts and presentations to hold a company accountable for its goals, find hidden gems, and identify red flags.

Earnings season is a great time to learn about new companies and get up-to-date information on companies you already follow. But many investors approach earnings season the wrong way, and could even develop bad habits that lead to losing money. Here are three big mistakes to avoid this earnings season.

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