Hey Traders,
I’m down in the Florida Keys this week — and while the weather’s great…
The market? Not so much.
The S&P, the NASDAQ — they’re a mess.
One day it looks like we’re rallying, the next we’re rolling back over.
This isn’t a trending market. It’s a choppy one.
But here’s the good news…
That kind of chop is a goldmine for income traders.
Especially for folks like me who sell options every week.
Why Chop Is Great for Sellers
When a market is volatile — bouncing up and down with no real direction — it does something beautiful:
It pushes up options premiums.
And as an option seller, that’s music to my ears.
See, I’m not looking for the next moonshot stock.
I’m looking for stocks with high beta — that means they’re more volatile than the market.
Because the more volatility, the more premium I can collect when I sell options.
Let me show you four tickers that are perfect for this kind of market.
1. Tesla (TSLA)
Yep, Tesla.
Love it or hate it, this stock moves.
It’s got a high beta, strong liquidity, and juicy premiums — and I’ve got a big surprise coming related to this one soon. (Keep your eyes peeled.)
2. IBIT (BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF)
I’ve been pounding the table on this one for weeks.
It’s a great way to trade Bitcoin’s price action inside the stock market — no crypto wallet needed.
Premiums are juicy, the stock is cheap to get started with, and it’s got a Beta over 1. What more could you ask for?
3. Nvidia (NVDA)
No surprise here — this is one of my favorite income stocks.
NVDA has consistently offered amazing setups, strong movement, and excellent options volume.
4. Palantir (PLTR)
Another stock with a beta over 1 — and lots of intraday moves.
Great for weekly credit spreads, short puts, or covered calls.
What All These Have in Common
They’ve all got high beta — which means more volatility than the average stock.
And that higher volatility means bigger premiums when you sell calls, puts, or spreads.
If you’ve got the right strategy, that volatility puts the odds in your favor — even when the market’s moving sideways or dropping.
So don’t freeze up in a market like this.
Just switch gears and collect income while other traders are still guessing what’s next.
Trade well,
Jack Carter
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