Jack Carter | September 19, 2025
Hey traders, When most folks look at a stock, they only focus on the price. But if you’re trading options, there’s another number that should always be on your radar: beta. What Beta Tells You Beta measures volatility. By definition, the S&P 500 has a beta of 1. That volatility is what drives option prices. […]
Jack Carter | August 20, 2025
Hey traders, Yesterday I showed you how I hunt strength on red candle days — my simple 52-week high trick and how to filter the list down so you’re not drowning in tickers. If you missed it, start with that quick read and then come back here for the follow-through. Today I’m flipping the coin. […]
Jack Carter | June 26, 2025
Hey Traders, Markets are still red hot right now. Nvidia (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Robinhood (HOOD) — all hitting new highs. Now, most people see that and get excited. They start thinking about chasing, piling in, maybe grabbing some calls. But me? I’ve been around long enough to know what comes next. I’m not bearish — […]
Jack Carter | June 18, 2025
Hey Traders, Let me ask you something… Have you ever been certain a stock was about to move — but not entirely sure which way? That’s not a trick question. It happens all the time. A company’s about to report earnings. The Fed’s about to speak. Some big headline’s about to drop. You know a […]
Jack Carter | May 20, 2025
Hey Traders, It’s Tuesday — and I’ve got good news. This market’s starting to turn bullish again. It’s not just one sector either — we’re seeing signs of strength across the board. And in times like this, one strategy really shines: covered calls. Covered calls are a way to generate income from stocks you already […]
Jack Carter | September 6, 2024
Hey traders, Yesterday, I walked you through two key factors I look for when finding the best stocks for options trading — volatility and directional bias. If you missed that post, I highly recommend going back and checking it out. But today, I want to dive a little deeper into volatility, specifically the role beta […]