Hey traders, Yesterday I did something I almost never do in a bullish market: I shorted a stock. I can’t even remember the last time I put on a straight short — maybe back in 2022, which was a banner year for downside trades. My Normal Rulebook As you know if you’ve been following me […]
What Happens If the Market Really Pulls Back
Jack Carter | August 22, 2025
Hey traders, Yesterday I showed you how the big names — Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and Broadcom — are starting to slip even while the S&P 500 looks fine on the surface. So the natural question is: what happens if that weakness spreads? The Pullback Scenario Now I’ll be straight with you — these exact levels […]
When Downside Pays Faster — My Shortlist For a Real Selloff
Jack Carter | August 20, 2025
Hey traders, Yesterday I showed you how I hunt strength on red candle days — my simple 52-week high trick and how to filter the list down so you’re not drowning in tickers. If you missed it, start with that quick read and then come back here for the follow-through. Today I’m flipping the coin. […]
The #1 Rule That’s Kept Me Out of Trouble
Jack Carter | July 18, 2025
I’ve seen this movie too many times. The market’s been ripping. Then you spot a stock that looks stretched… maybe even begging for a short. The indicators line up. The chart looks heavy. The urge kicks in. But me? I stay the hell away. Here’s the simple rule I live by: If SPY, QQQ, and […]
How To Make Money in a Market This Weak
Jack Carter | March 6, 2025
Hey Traders, The market’s been falling apart this week. I’m talking big, fast, nasty moves down. 📉 The Dow is getting wrecked.📉 The NASDAQ is getting crushed.📉 The S&P 500 just had a major breakdown. And if you’re still trying to buy the dip — STOP! Because the smart money isn’t playing the upside right […]
Why I Shorted AVGO In A “Technically” Bullish Market
Jack Carter | April 18, 2024
I recently shorted AVGO in my Weekly Options Profits paid membership program. And I’ve been getting a lot of questions about that. You’ve probably heard me say: “We always trade in the same direction as the broad market.” And that’s true. It’s a GREAT rule of thumb. But that’s the thing about rules of thumb. […]
How I Find Stocks To Short
Jack Carter | April 16, 2024
Last week, I analyzed the broad market for you using three ETFs that track the three major indexes: In that post, I showed you how I could tell the broad market was weakening… or at least how it wasn’t as bullish as it had been for the last few months. That was Thursday. 3x More […]
