Jack Carter | October 13, 2025
Hey traders, If Friday rattled you and today felt like whiplash, you’re not alone. Here’s how I think about it: panic is a condition, not a signal. I don’t trade the headlines — I trade the setup that panic leaves behind. Friday gave us fear. Today gave us a bounce. My job is the same […]
Jack Carter | September 30, 2025
Hey traders, Markets have been ripping higher, and the flow I’ve seen the past couple days tells me some serious money is being thrown around. Wild Tesla Call Buying Tesla’s always a hot ticket, but right now the call buying is off the charts. I’m talking tens of thousands of contracts traded — not just […]
Jack Carter | September 19, 2025
Hey traders, When most folks look at a stock, they only focus on the price. But if you’re trading options, there’s another number that should always be on your radar: beta. What Beta Tells You Beta measures volatility. By definition, the S&P 500 has a beta of 1. That volatility is what drives option prices. […]
Jack Carter | September 16, 2025
Hey traders, Last week I pulled about 8% in just three days on Broadcom (AVGO). That’s not a bad sandwich. And here’s the kicker: I’ll probably do it again this week. I know 8% isn’t exactly a home run trade to most people. But this isn’t about home runs. Because honestly… think about it. Home […]
Jack Carter | September 9, 2025
Hey Traders, The market’s sending mixed signals right now. On the surface, things look bullish. The S&P 500 is sitting above all three of my key trend points — short, intermediate, and long-term. We’re even tipping out to new highs. But here’s the catch: it doesn’t feel as strong as it should. A Market That […]
Jack Carter | September 2, 2025
Hey Traders, Last week, Nvidia reported earnings. And I saw something that should be a wake-up call for anyone who thinks buying puts and calls is the easy way to riches. What’s an “Expected Move”? Options markets actually tell you what kind of move a stock should make by a certain date. You find it […]
Jack Carter | August 29, 2025
Hey traders, Earlier this week I showed you why I love selling puts on strong stocks — and even how Warren Buffett uses the same playbook. So today, I want to zoom out and talk about what happens on the back end of those trades: options assignment. A lot of folks think that if your […]
Jack Carter | August 18, 2025
Hey traders, A lot of folks get nervous when the market starts whipping around. Big swings… scary headlines… Powell opening his mouth at Jackson Hole… All of it can rattle you if you don’t have a plan. But here’s the truth: The more volatile a market gets, the juicier the options get. And when you’re […]
Jack Carter | August 14, 2025
Hey traders, I don’t care how good you are at reading charts… if you’re ignoring what the big-money traders are doing, you’re playing with one hand tied behind your back. Here’s why: Big institutional players — hedge funds, pension funds, even corporate insiders — can drop millions into a single trade without blinking. When they […]
Jack Carter | August 11, 2025
Hey traders, A lot of folks think volatility is the enemy. They hear the VIX is spiking, or see a stock swinging $20 in a day, and they want to run for cover. Me? I pull up a chair. Because volatility is where the real money’s made. Of course, it’s got to be the right […]