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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 […]

The Scanner & The Trend Work Hand In Hand

Jack Carter | May 1, 2024

I got a question the other day about one of my trading strategies: “Why haven’t we had trades lately? The scanner finds tons of whale orders every day!” It’s true, we’ve had a bit of a dry spell lately. But it’s all for a good reason. First, let me back up and explain the strategy: […]

It’s All Greek To Me

Jack Carter | April 29, 2024

People are shocked when I tell them that I’ve been in the markets for almost 40 years. I’ve been trading options and making money for decades… I’ve even been a Wall Street market maker… And I don’t know or understand the Greeks! What Are The Greeks? I actually don’t know, to be honest with you. […]

“Why Didn’t You Use That Other Strategy?”

Jack Carter | April 24, 2024

No one likes losing trades. Least of all, me. But to become a successful trader is to understand that there is no perfect strategy that wins all the time. If you’ve been following my articles, you’ll know that everything — every single trade I place — starts with spotting a strong trend. The Backdoor Income […]