Hey Traders, I never watch financial news. At least not on purpose. But this morning the radio happened to be on and I heard “S&P futures are down on ….” I didn’t even listen to the end. I think they said something about GDP. Honestly, it didn’t matter what they said. If you read yesterday’s […]
Driving Blind (don’t let this be you)
Jack Carter | April 28, 2025
Hey Traders, Have you ever driven on a road without lines? Or maybe during a snowstorm or a heavy rainstorm where the lane markings get buried under all the mess? If that’s ever happened to you, what did you notice? You probably found yourself drifting without even realizing it. Maybe you veered too close to […]
How to Find the Best Stocks to Trade in Any Market
Jack Carter | February 11, 2025
Hey Traders, Markets have been all over the place lately, but if you’ve been following me for a while, you already know my stance: We don’t guess. We don’t chase. We follow the trend. And right now, I want to walk you through the exact steps I take to find the best stocks to trade […]
Picking the Right Stocks in a Market Full of Highs
Jack Carter | October 22, 2024
Hey traders, It’s Jack here with a quick Tuesday update. We’ve got a lot of stocks hitting new highs, and you know how much I love seeing that. But here’s the deal — it’s not just about any stock hitting a new high. You’ve got to be picky about which ones you trade. When I’m […]
Stocks On My Radar: Updates on Trending Plays
Jack Carter | October 18, 2024
Hey traders, I wanted to run through the charts for the stocks I gave you the other day, so you can see exactly what I see when I look at their charts. First up, we’ve got IRM. This one’s been a real winner. The stock price is riding a nice upward trend, bouncing off that […]
How to Use the 7% Rule to Spot When It’s Time to Take Profits
Jack Carter | October 9, 2024
Hey traders, Yesterday, I touched on a strategy I like to use when the market’s experiencing a rally, like we’re seeing right now in October. But I realized I didn’t go into full detail on the nitty-gritty of how it works. So let’s dive a little deeper… The whole reason this strategy works is because […]
Digging Deeper Into Volatility: How Beta Helps You Find the Best Stocks for Options Trading
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 […]
How to Find the Best Stocks for Options Trading
Jack Carter | September 5, 2024
Hey traders, I get this question a lot: What makes a good stock for options trading? The answer is pretty simple—it all comes down to two key factors: Volatility and Directional Bias Volatility is the first thing I look for. Volatility is measured in beta, and here’s what that means: The broad market has a […]
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 […]
When to Sell: My Top Rules for Taking Profits
Jack Carter | August 22, 2024
Hey Traders, The other day, I got a question that doesn’t get asked enough: “When should I sell a stock?” It’s a great question because most of the time, people are focused on what to buy, what to invest in, or what to trade. But knowing when to sell is just as important, if not […]