Summary
April 2026 was a strong month for GAR Capital, highlighted by a 92.3% win rate in options trading (12 wins, 1 loss) and multiple triple-digit runners, including a +1500% MSFT trade. Futures trading also remained profitable, with ES finishing +22 points and Gold +10 points despite minor pullbacks mid-month. The performance underscores GAR Capital’s focus on disciplined execution, risk management, and letting high-conviction trades deliver outsized returns.
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GAR Capital April 2026 Performance Recap
Options & Futures Monthly Breakdown
April 2026 was a strong month across both options and futures, driven by disciplined execution, patience, and high-conviction setups. While not every trade or week was green, the overall performance reflects what we emphasize daily—process over emotion, consistency over chasing.
Options Performance – April 2026
April delivered one of the cleanest months of execution we’ve seen this year.
Key Stats
- Total Trades: 13
- Wins: 12
- Losses: 1
- Win Rate: 92.3%
🚀 Top Performers
Several trades delivered triple-digit returns, highlighting the importance of letting runners work:
- MSFT Calls → +1500% high (Trade of the Month)
- INTC Calls → +405%
- STN Calls → +456%
- NVDA Puts → +93% high
- DVN Calls → +133% high
Additional winners across names like PLTR, SPY, STM, AAPL, and NFLX added consistent gains throughout the month.
Notable Loss
- AAPL Calls (April 24)
- Initially moved +30%
- Reversed on headline risk (CEO news)
- Closed for a loss after chop
Takeaway:
The thesis was correct, but execution matters. This was a reminder that headline risk can override setups in the short term.
Options Takeaways
- Multiple triple-digit runners drove performance
- High-conviction trades produced outsized returns
- Only one loss for the entire month
- Continued focus on letting winners run
Futures Performance – April 2026
Futures trading in April was a great example of consistency over perfection.
Final Totals
- ES Futures: +22 points
- Gold Futures: +10 points
Weekly Breakdown
Week of March 30 – April 3
- ES: +40 pts
- Gold: +10 pts
Week of April 12
- ES: -13 pts
Week of April 20 – 24
- ES: -5 pts
Futures Takeaways
- Strong start carried the month
- Pullback weeks were controlled and managed
- Risk remained consistent despite losses
- Overall net positive through discipline and structure
🎯 Final Thoughts
April reinforced what we teach daily inside GAR Capital:
- You don’t need to win every trade
- You need consistency, discipline, and risk management
- One or two strong runners can define your entire month
Options delivered explosive upside, while futures showed the power of steady execution.
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