Jack Carter | September 11, 2025
Hey Traders, You know me — I love selling options and bringing in premium. That’s what I call premium income. I’m an income trader at heart. I want steady setups that put cash in my account without needing to hit home runs. And right now, premiums across the board are so high that it’s one […]
Jack Carter | September 9, 2025
Hey Traders, The market’s sending mixed signals right now. On the surface, things look bullish. The S&P 500 is sitting above all three of my key trend points — short, intermediate, and long-term. We’re even tipping out to new highs. But here’s the catch: it doesn’t feel as strong as it should. A Market That […]
Jack Carter | September 4, 2025
Hey Traders, A couple days ago, I talked about why I don’t bed on a stock’s “expected move” And as we saw with Nvidia, those expectations can burn option buyers fast. Nvidia and the “Expected Move” Trap Last week, options were pricing in a big swing for Nvidia’s earnings. Traders piled in, buying puts and […]
Jack Carter | September 2, 2025
Hey Traders, Last week, Nvidia reported earnings. And I saw something that should be a wake-up call for anyone who thinks buying puts and calls is the easy way to riches. What’s an “Expected Move”? Options markets actually tell you what kind of move a stock should make by a certain date. You find it […]
Jack Carter | August 21, 2025
Hey Traders, A lot of folks ask me, “Jack, what do you think of the market right now?” I could tell you… but I’d rather show you. The Broad Market Picture Here’s the S&P 500 (SPY). Every time it’ ‘s pulled back since the crossover back in May, it’s been finding support right at that […]
Jack Carter | August 19, 2025
Hey Traders, I’m still out in Colorado this week, doing a little fishing and not worried about much. But I know a lot of folks got rattled this morning when the market started sliding. Here’s the thing — you shouldn’t be surprised. After the kind of run we’ve had lately, a pullback is natural. Could […]
Jack Carter | August 15, 2025
Hey Traders, Some folks think you’ve got to own the stock to trade a stock like Tesla. But I’m here to tell you… the best way to trade Tesla isn’t the stock at all. It’s the options. Why Options Beat the Stock Here’s the thing — even on days when Tesla isn’t the most traded […]
Jack Carter | August 12, 2025
Hey Traders, The S&P 500 (SPY) hit another new high today. If you’ve been in the market, you’ve been making money. Period. But I got to tell you — I got a call from a buddy this morning who wasn’t too happy. He’s one of those guys who calls when the market’s on a tear… […]
Jack Carter | August 5, 2025
Hey Traders, I’ve gotta confess something… Lately, I’ve kind of been cheating. Now don’t worry — I’m not doing anything shady. But I’ve been using a little AI tool that gives me what I’d call an unfair advantage in the market. And honestly? I can’t believe how well it’s working. I’ve been using this tool […]
Jack Carter | July 31, 2025
Hey Traders, I just read another study…Same conclusion as all the others: 95% of option buyers lose money at expiration. Let that sink in. Even when they’re right about the direction of the stock — most options buyers still end up losing money. And if that stat doesn’t wake you up, I don’t know what […]