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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 — […]

There’s Always An Opportunity

Jack Carter | January 20, 2025

Hey Traders, Markets are closed today for the MLK holiday, so I wanted to review something we talked about last week. Early last week I told you the market is at a turning point. With the SPY, DIA, and QQQ all flashing warning signs, I’m no longer a bull on the broader market. But that […]

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 […]

Protect Your Profits After a Big Market Jump

Jack Carter | November 7, 2024

Hey traders, Yesterday, we witnessed a historic move — the Dow shot up by 1,300 points at the open. That’s the kind of action that can get anyone’s attention. But here’s the thing: just because stocks shoot up doesn’t mean they’ll stay there. Big news can send prices soaring, but it doesn’t guarantee they’ll stay […]

Protect Your Portfolio With Married Puts

Jack Carter | October 3, 2024

Hey traders, In today’s market update, I wanted to highlight a key strategy that can provide you with protection, unlimited upside, and great insurance… Especially as the S&P 500 and other major indices approach new highs.  If potential downturns in high-performing stocks concern you one effective way to safeguard your portfolio is by using a […]

Cheap Insurance for a Narrow Market Marching Higher

Jack Carter | February 6, 2024

It’s probably not news to you, but some stocks are ripping dramatically higher. While others — AAPL and TSLA, I’m looking at you — are lagging or completely crashing. It’s a really narrow market that is marching higher. And as crazy as it sounds, I expect the high flyers to continue flying even higher. Because […]