Hey traders, I’m still here in Rome, but I’m about to jump on a plane back to Florida soon, so this will be a quick update. If you’ve been following along, you’ve heard me talk about my “dip and rip” prediction for the markets. And from the looks of October’s trading action, it already seems […]
Why I Would Never Use a Poor Man’s Covered Call
Jack Carter | October 14, 2024
Hey traders, I got a good question from a reader named Geoff that I wanted to dive into a little deeper because it’s a good question that some of you might also be wondering about Last week, I wrote about how I’m expecting a little “dip and rip” in the markets — a short dip […]
3 Big Mistakes Traders Make When Selling Options
Jack Carter | October 7, 2024
Hey traders, If you read my series last week on two big events early in my trading career that turned Maybe now you’ve decided to sell options. Good call. But just like any other strategy, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Over the years, I’ve seen countless people try their […]
The Day Izzy Collapsed — And What It Taught Me About Options
Jack Carter | October 4, 2024
Hey traders, This week, I’ve been telling you about how I became an options seller after learning some tough lessons early in my career. On Monday, I shared why I sell options, and on Wednesday, I talked about the time I lost everything on a “sure thing” option trade. Today, I want to tell you […]
Protect Your Portfolio With Married Puts
Jack Carter | October 3, 2024
Hey traders, In today’s market update, I wanted to highlight a key strategy that can provide you with protection, unlimited upside, and great insurance… Especially as the S&P 500 and other major indices approach new highs. If potential downturns in high-performing stocks concern you one effective way to safeguard your portfolio is by using a […]
The Time I Had to Take a Bus Home for Thanksgiving (And What It Taught Me About Options)
Jack Carter | October 2, 2024
Hey traders, In Monday’s post, I talked about why I sell options — because the odds are in my favor as the seller, not the buyer. But it wasn’t always that way for me. In fact, I had to learn this lesson the hard way. Let me take you back to a time early in […]
How to See Time Decay in Action (Without Risking a Single Penny)
Jack Carter | September 12, 2024
Hey traders, Yesterday, I told you why selling options is the smart play — because time decay is your best friend. Today, I want to show you a simple way you can actually see time decay at work. It’s an easy, no-risk exercise you can do from the comfort of your own home. You don’t […]
“Options Are Dangerous”
Jack Carter | September 10, 2024
Hey traders, You’ve heard it before: Options are dangerous. People say it all the time, don’t they? But I’m here to tell you… they’re wrong. Options aren’t dangerous. They’re just a tool. And just like any tool, if you don’t know how to use it, sure — you can hurt yourself. But with a little […]
When to Sell Your Options: Don’t Get Greedy
Jack Carter | September 3, 2024
Hey traders, A few weeks ago I gave you 3 rules for knowing when to sell a stock you’ve bought. That’s solid info and you should bookmark it so you can refer to it as needed. Today I want to dive into something just as important — knowing when to sell your options. I know […]
Navigating Nvidia: What Worked, What Didn’t
Jack Carter | August 29, 2024
Hey traders, It feels like the whole market was holding its breath for Nvidia’s (NVDA) earnings yesterday. There was even a watch party — can you believe it? But for all the hype, the stock didn’t move as much as I expected. Nvidia’s earnings were great — exactly what I wanted to see. They’re growing […]