We’ve been spoiled.
Stocks have ripped higher for the past three years... soaring 24% in 2023, 23% in 2024, and 18% last year.
That crushes the historical 8% to 10% per year average.
And there’s a good chance—especially if you’ve been following our picks—that you’re sitting on a couple big winners.
So, what do you do now... especially with stocks off to a slow start in 2026?
Today, I (Chris Reilly) will share the only way to bank large profits...
Eliminate all risk…
And preserve your upside…
All in one move.
We’re not aware of any other research shop that uses this strategy as frequently as we do at RiskHedge.
I’m talking about taking “Free Rides”...
Say you put $1,000 into a promising stock.
Within a few months, it shoots up 100%... and your initial investment is now worth $2,000.
Most people see only three options at this point:
In other words, they think it comes down to being super aggressive… or super conservative.
A “Free Ride” lets you stay in the trade for more potential upside WITHOUT the risk of losing so much as a penny on your initial investment. It’s like playing with “house money.”
In short, all you have to do is sell enough of a winning trade to recoup your original stake… and let the rest ride virtually risk-free.
Here at RiskHedge, we’ve found it’s the best way to eliminate risk… while still going after big gains. Specifically, we like to use it to lock in profits when one of our recommendations shoots up 100%+.
Stephen and his partner Chris Wood took three “Free Rides” in a six-month span last year in their Disruption_X advisory.
And most recently in Disruption Investor, they took a “Free Ride” on Micron Technology (MU):
And I get where they’re coming from.
It’s fun to own a stock that rockets 100%+. It can be hard to trim a position that’s been good to you.
I know from experience. I decided to finally take a “Free Ride” on my bitcoin (BTC) position last April. I’ve owned it for years and didn’t want to deal with the big swings anymore. I’m happy with my decision, especially with some big purchases coming up.
And yes, even though you sometimes forego bigger gains down the line, for me it was about peace of mind.
Taking a “Free Ride” locks in a 100% guarantee that your trade will be a winner.
Here’s the most important thing: Our subscribers slept well at night last year knowing whatever happened, they had locked in a substantial profit every time they took a “Free Ride.”
As for what might be in store for 2026, here’s Stephen in his latest Disruption Investor issue:
Our research suggests we’re in the middle of a long-term bull market. But no matter how bullish we are, we still invest like we might be wrong.
We’ve made a lot of profits in the stock market over the past three years. To make the most of the new wealth you’ve generated, you must avoid significant losses.
In my experience, this is the #1 thing that separates investors who grow rich from those who see mediocre results. There are a lot of “one-hit wonder” investors who strike it big during a stock market rally... only to give it all back on the other side.
We must respect the market and remember that stocks fluctuate. The investing gods spoiled us with 95 new highs over the past two years. They won’t always be this generous.
So...
Or will you roll the dice?
You’ll never go wrong with option #1.
This formula will help you calculate how many shares to sell for your “Free Ride:”
Thanks for reading,
Chris Reilly
Executive Editor, RiskHedge