Playbook
Each setup type defined — required signals, confirming signals, avoid conditions, and best entry window
Earnings Whisper Momentum
Whisper significantly above consensus with IV rank elevated and dollar-volume building before earnings. Best when combined with analyst activity and above 200SMA.
Win Rate
68%
Avg R-Multiple
3.2R
Example Ticker
AMD
Signal Profile
Required Signals
- Whisper >10% above consensus
- IV rank >60
- Dollar-volume building 3+ days
- Above 200SMA
Confirming Signals
- Unusual call flow
- Analyst upgrade or target raise
- Congressional purchase
- Sector tailwind
Avoid When
- Whisper below consensus
- IV rank below 40
- Stock already up >15% in 5 days
- Broad market risk-off
Best Entry Window
Pre-earnings position build — open to HOD first 30 mins. Scale out before print if IV crush risk.
Score Breakdown
Catalyst (max 30)
28
Options (max 25)
22
Momentum (max 22)
18
Institutional (max 20)
12
Technical (max 10)
9