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Don’t Let a Shiny Stock Derail You

Jack Carter | May 29, 2025

Hey Traders, I know it’s tempting out there. Every time you turn around, there’s another flashy headline — the latest AI breakthrough, a hot new quantum computing play, or some obscure biotech stock everyone on Reddit is pumping. And sure, it’s exciting. But if you want to be consistent in the market — and not […]

Why Fight the Tide When You Could Ride It?

Jack Carter | March 21, 2025

Hey Traders, Let me hit you with a quick question… Say you’re dropped in the middle of the ocean. There are two shorelines in the distance. One’s got a beautiful beach with a tiki bar and an open buffet.The other’s just a stretch of sand. Naturally, you want the one with the buffet. But here’s […]

Three Simple Ways to Stack the Odds in Your Favor

Jack Carter | February 27, 2025

Hey Traders, February is almost over — can you believe it? And if you’re not getting the results you want in 2025 so far, I’ve got three simple ways to improve your odds of success. 1. Use a Market-Driven Approach Before you place any trade, you need to check the broad market trend. That means […]

Fear Is the Killer of the Mind — Here’s How to Beat It

Jack Carter | February 13, 2025

Hey Traders, I’ve been in this game for decades, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: Fear is the killer of the mind. Write that down. Burn it into your brain. Because if you let fear control you, you can’t trade. You can’t invest. You can’t do anything. And when I look at […]

One Common Mistake That Could Wreck a Portfolio

Jack Carter | January 8, 2025

Hey Traders, Let me ask you something: Have you ever been tempted by a dividend stock with a sky-high yield? Maybe you thought, “Wow, this is paying out 12%, 15%, even 20% — I can’t lose!” But then a few months or years down the line, that stock crashes, and you’re left holding the bag. […]

A Structured Weekly Strategy Could Keep You Calm and Focused

Jack Carter | December 16, 2024

Hey traders, Let’s be real — trading can feel overwhelming sometimes. Especially when you get caught in the trap of trying to trade too much — too many tickers, too many trades, too many strategies. Then there’s the constant question of when to get in. And right when you’ve got that figured out, the next […]

Trading Too Much? It Could Be Costing You.

Jack Carter | December 12, 2024

Hey traders, We’ve all been there — you’ve got your charts up, watching multiple stocks bounce around, and you can’t resist the urge to click that buy or sell button one more time. After all, more trades mean more chances to win, right? Wrong. Here’s the truth they don’t tell you: Overtrading can quietly drain […]

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 […]

When the Market Surprises You: Adapt, Don’t Panic

Jack Carter | August 30, 2024

Hey traders, In our industry, you see it all the time: Past performance is not indicative of future results. All trading carries risk. And this week, the year’s hottest stock proved that to a lot of people when it reported earnings. Not only was NVDA among the year’s hottest stock, but they blew out earnings […]

Always Double-Check Your Trades (A Costly Lesson)

Jack Carter | June 27, 2024

When I told you about my ADM trade yesterday, it reminded me of another time I made a similar kind of mistake in my trading. It happened years ago when I was about to head out on a much-needed motorcycle trip. I was in a hurry to get out the door, eager to hit the […]