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Markets at Highs? Another Way I’m Locking In Gains Without Selling a Thing

Jack Carter | July 22, 2025

Hey Traders, Let’s talk about where we are right now… We’ve got the DIA, SPY, and QQQ all sitting near all-time highs. The market’s still bullish across the board — but it’s not all moving evenly. The Dow (DIA) is starting to flatten out a little. Not bearish… just lagging. Meanwhile, SPY and especially QQQ […]

Strong Market, Healthy Pullback, and What I’m Watching Next

Jack Carter | July 8, 2025

Hey Traders, Let’s start with the big picture. SPY just hit a fresh 52-week high — and while that’s a good sign, it’s not the whole story. Because if you zoom out and look at the last 6 months, you’ll see something interesting… Back on April 2 — what Trump called Liberation Day — we […]

The Two Times I’ll Break My Own Rule

Jack Carter | July 2, 2025

Hey Traders, You might have heard people call me “the Income “Ace ” — and that’s because my main thing is selling option to create consistent income. Covered calls. Naked puts. Credit spreads. You name it — I’ve sold it. So it might surprise you to hear this, but… Sometimes, I buy options. Not often. […]

Markets Are at New Highs — Here’s What That Usually Means Next

Jack Carter | July 1, 2025

Hey Traders, It’s the first day of the second half of the year, and SPY is sitting at a new 52-week high. Despite all the headlines lately — from the Fed to Iran to GDP numbers and stalled legislation — the market’s kept climbing. It hasn’t just bounced… it’s kept making higher highs and higher […]

How I Protect My Gains Without Selling a Share

Jack Carter | June 26, 2025

Hey Traders, Markets are still red hot right now. Nvidia (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Robinhood (HOOD) — all hitting new highs. Now, most people see that and get excited. They start thinking about chasing, piling in, maybe grabbing some calls. But me? I’ve been around long enough to know what comes next. I’m not bearish — […]

This Market’s Heating Up — Here’s How I’m Playing It

Jack Carter | May 22, 2025

Hey Traders, Let’s talk about what’s happening in the markets right now — because this shift is important. We’ve been through some chop, we’ve been cautious, and we’ve taken the high-odds trades when they’ve been there. But today? We’re seeing real bullish signs. The Trendlines Are Finally Lining Up I’m looking at the SPY — […]

The One Thing I Always Take as a Sell Signal

Jack Carter | February 20, 2025

Hey Traders, I don’t care if it’s an options trade, a stock trade, or a game of poker — I always play the odds. Because when you put the odds in your favor, you don’t have to guess. You simply know that over a period of time, you’re going to win more often than you’re […]

In a Bull Market? Here’s How to See It, Ride It, and Stay Protected

Jack Carter | December 5, 2024

Hey traders, We’re definitely in a bull market right now. But you don’t have to believe me or listen to those talking heads on TV. You can check the charts yourself Type in ticker symbols SPY, then DIA and finally QQQ, and look at it in a 6 month chart. You’ll see the trend is […]

I Don’t Want to Say I Told You So (But I Did)

Jack Carter | November 15, 2024

Hey Traders, Last week, while everyone was popping champagne and celebrating the massive post-election rally, I was quietly over here waving my caution flag. Listen, I know it’s hard to hear someone like me warn about potential pullbacks when everything seems to be going great. Nobody wants to hear the party pooper. And believe me, […]

Don’t Get Complacent: Why Big Rallies Can Lead to Big Pullbacks

Jack Carter | November 8, 2024

Hey Traders, If you tuned in yesterday, I shared some ways to lock in your gains and protect yourself after a big market jump. After all, it’s not every day you see the Dow pop 1,300 points right at the open. But here’s the thing — just because the market rallies doesn’t mean we’re in […]