Hey traders, You know I don’t usually talk about long-term investments. Most of the time, we’re focused on quick-turn trades and strategies to generate income in any market. But today, I want to step back and show you a different side of my portfolio — three stocks I’ve picked as long-term plays. These aren’t flashy […]
Why Trending Stocks? (First in a Series)
Jack Carter | November 1, 2024
Hey Traders, I want to start digging into something big today — something I think most traders have asked themselves at one point or another: Why do some stocks just keep going up? And more importantly, can we make money riding those kinds of trends? Now, you know I don’t believe in magic, and I […]
How Wall Street Money Boosts the Odds
Jack Carter | October 31, 2024
Hey Traders, Over the years, I’ve walked you through the ins and outs of my approach to finding the best stocks. This strategy isn’t something I pulled out of thin air — it’s something I’ve refined over nearly 4 decades in the markets. And I stick with it because, year after year, it’s beaten any […]
The Shocking Truth About Your Trading Style
Jack Carter | October 23, 2024
Hey traders, Over the past 10 days or so, I’ve been laying out the pieces of my strategy for you. I’ve told you that I’m expecting a rally — and wouldn’t you know it, it’s already underway. I’ve explained how I plan to play it — NOT with risky, speculative options trades, but with higher-probability […]
Fly Fishing and Covered Calls: The Strategy That Always Catches
Jack Carter | September 24, 2024
Hey traders, It’s that time of year again — fly fishing season is wrapping up here in Colorado. And you know what? After spending all that time on the river, I’ve realized something: fly fishing has a lot in common with trading. When I’m out there on the water, I see people casting these big […]
The Fed, Seasonality and Sticking With What Works
Jack Carter | September 18, 2024
Hey traders, So the Fed made their long-awaited announcement today. But as I’ve said before, did anything really change? Sure, there was a bit of a pop right after the announcement. All three indexes did it. And with the SPY and DIA already hovering near their all-time highs, it gave both enough of a spike […]
Why Selling Options is the Smart Play
Jack Carter | September 11, 2024
Hey traders, Yesterday we tackled the myth that options are dangerous. I explained that options themselves aren’t dangerous. It’s all about how you use them. I ultimately revealed that my #1 rule for using options safety is to sell them instead of buying them. Today, I want to take it a step further and talk […]
Why I Target 5% A Week
Jack Carter | September 9, 2024
Hey traders, One of the easiest mistakes you can make in trading is going for those home runs. You know what I’m talking about. 64% winner… 91% winner… 190% winner! It’s easy to fall into the trap of chasing those huge gains. But that’s not where wealth is built. Yes, it’s fun to win those […]