Hey traders,
The last couple days, I’ve shown you two types of traders I see all the time:
- The ones who wait and wait… and miss out.
- And the ones who do too much and burn themselves out.
Today, I want to show you something different.
It’s kind of like Goldilocks and the Three Bears — but for trading.
Too Cold: The Traders Who Do Nothing
Remember the first bowl of porridge in Goldilocks and the Three Bears?
Too cold.
That’s what I see from traders who sit on the sidelines forever.
They want to wait for a better entry… better market conditions… better something.
They second-guess every move. They tell themselves they’re being “safe.”
But here’s the truth: They’re just frozen.
And while they’re waiting? The market moves on without them.
Too Hot: The Traders Who Do Everything
Then there’s the second bowl.
Too hot.
These are the folks chasing everything under the sun — all at the same time.
Iron condors one day. Deep OTM calls the next. Some “free alert” they saw somewhere…
They’re trading non-stop, always changing lanes — like the driver in yesterday’s story who keeps weaving through traffic thinking he’s making progress.
But guess what?
These traders are not really getting anywhere either.
Just Right: A Real Plan, Done Consistently
Now let me show you the third bowl.
The “just right” zone.
For me, that means taking action — but not just any action.
It means:
- Checking the direction of the broad market
- Finding a stock that’s trending even more strongly than the broad market
- Placing a smart, income-generating trade that gives me cushion and a short time window
That’s it.
That’s my rhythm.
That’s how I trade — week in and week out.
This Week’s “Just Right” Trade
On Tuesday, I sent my members this trade alert:
Sell to open AVGO 280.00 Put
Buy to open AVGO 277.50 Put
Both expiring Friday
Suggested net credit: $0.20 or more
Now, 20 cents might not sound like much —but it’s an 8% return in just three days.
You read that right.
An 8% return… in 72 hours.
Why Most People Miss These Trades
And here’s the kicker.
Earlier this week, there were plenty of reasons not to place that trade:
War. Politics. New tariffs. Volatility. Uncertainty.
Any one of those could’ve spooked a trader into staying in cash.
But here’s the thing…
Nothing happens when you stay in cash.
Every week, there’s a million reasons to do nothing.
But while you’re sitting it out, the market’s still rewarding the people who are in it.
And let’s not forget: Even cash isn’t safe. Every day you sit in cash, your dollar’s worth a little less.
So unless you’re moving forward… you’re falling behind.
So… How’d It Turn Out?
As I write this, the market hasn’t closed yet.
But barring some freak, last-hour selloff, this AVGO trade is on track to expire worthless — which means we keep 100% of the premium.
And that’s how it goes most weeks.
By my count, well over 90% of these trades land in our favor.
And that’s the whole point.
Wrapping It Up
You don’t need to do nothing.
You don’t need to do everything.
You just need to do the right thing — at the right time — with the right trade.
That’s how I approach every week.
I’m not throwing darts. I’m not chasing headlines. I’m not gambling on what might happen.
I’m stacking the odds in my favor — using trend, timing, and smart trade design to squeeze consistent income out of the market.
It’s not too hot. It’s not too cold.
It’s just right.
Trade well,
Jack Carter
