Hey Traders,
I want to start digging into something big today — something I think most traders have asked themselves at one point or another:
Why do some stocks just keep going up?
And more importantly, can we make money riding those kinds of trends?
Now, you know I don’t believe in magic, and I definitely don’t think any strategy is “foolproof.”
Anyone out there selling a “no-fail” system is either lying to you, deluding themselves, or worse — both.
That said, there is a reason I’ve spent decades riding the waves of trending stocks.
For me, it’s less about finding the perfect stock and more about getting the odds in my favor.
It’s like setting up a line of dominoes: when they’re lined up right, you’ve got a good chance of knocking them all down. Doesn’t mean every piece will fall exactly right, but your odds? They’re pretty darn solid.
So here’s the game plan: over the next few weeks (on and off), we’re going to tackle this question of why trending stocks — from a data-backed angle, not wishful thinking.
The Pull of Trending Stocks
Now, why are trending stocks so attractive?
Imagine this: You see a stock that’s been steadily climbing for weeks. It’s breaking new highs, it’s on every talking head’s radar, and the chart just looks like it’s screaming, “Buy me!”
That kind of chart is easy to love. It’s been moving up, it’s got momentum behind it, and it makes you feel like you’re missing out if you don’t get in.
That’s the pull right there: the idea that you can jump into something that’s already strong and ride it higher.
It reminds me of something I always say about trending stocks, which is “I like to jump on an already-moving train.”
Reality Check: The Flip Side
I’d by lying if I told you that every trending stock I’ve ever traded has made me money.
Let’s be honest: Not every trending stock is going to work out.
Every trend ends eventually. Sometimes it’s a gentle fade, other times it’s like slamming into a brick wall.
If you’re managing your trades right — #1 rule being: never trade with money you can’t afford to lose — you’re setting yourself up so that, even when a trend does turn on you, you’re not getting wiped out.
Sure, it may sting a little, but you’ll live to trade another day.
And ultimately that’s the name of the game — staying in the game.
Because if you have a winning strategy, over the long run, you’re going to make more money than you lose.
Remember, a strong trend will often let you ride that momentum up for multiple “wins” before it’s over.
It’s Not About Being Right All the Time—It’s About Stacking the Odds
The trick with trends isn’t trying to be right all the time. I don’t care if you’re Einstein — nobody can call every top or bottom. What we’re after is a system that gives us good odds.
Let me tell you, the beauty of trends is that they only end once. While it’s going up, it can keep climbing in waves — giving you multiple shots at profits.
And if you’re disciplined, you’re catching those moves while cutting your losses quickly when the trend shows signs of reversing.
Setting Expectations for the Series
So here’s the deal: we’re going to dive deeper into trending stocks and figure out what makes them tick.
My team will be pulling real data and crunching numbers, using both winning and losing trends to figure out what gives these stocks their “magic” (for lack of a better word).
We’ll look at what makes a trend hold up and why certain trends fail.
It’ll be a mix of examples and stats because, at the end of the day, this is about finding patterns that give us a slight edge — not some holy grail that never loses.
I won’t be feeding you article after article on this; we’ll come back to it from time to time.
I need the data, and I need to make sure that what I’m sharing actually matters. But stick around — you’re not going to want to miss the big picture when it all comes together.
Trade well,
Jack Carter
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