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From Wall Street to Main Street: The Ultimate Strategy for Trading Like the Smart Money

Fifteen years ago, I lost my job. For decades, I had helped the biggest hedge funds and investment banks in the world profit from the most lucrative options contracts trading hands in the markets. And then in one fell swoop, it all nearly ended. Let me back up and tell you the whole story…

The Volatility Strategy Wall Street Doesn’t Want You to Know

Around 2015, I tried a little experiment to leverage my one-of-a-kind knowledge. I developed a software tool around a key market indicator. It’s a tool that tips us off to the biggest trades changing hands in the options market before most have any idea of what’s going on. I call it the Unusual Options Activity (UOA) Scanner. And it has seriously changed the game for my readers…

One Stock Trade Made Me a Legend… Here’s How I Saw It Coming

Four years ago, I made the boldest call of my career on one stock the markets left for dead. What many didn’t know was that the smart money was getting into position... and the domino effect from this stock's huge ascent would become one of the biggest stories on Wall Street for years to come.

Why Master Trader Jeff Clark Loves These Volatile Markets

While everyone is panicking over tariffs… options pro Jeff Clark had been pounding the table since President Trump’s inauguration, warning his readers of a period of volatility… and how he was excited to trade it. Buy-and-hold investors have gone nowhere from inauguration day, January 20 – when the S&P 500 was trading near 5960 – to June 2 when the S&P was trading at 5935. But Jeff has managed 19 winning trades in that time... And today, he's going to show you how he managed that amazing track record.

QXO: The $800 Billion Disruption No One’s Watching

Today, I want to walk you through a trade I usually would’ve saved for my All Access members. But this one’s too good. I’m sharing it with everyone who watches Masters in Trading Live—because I believe this trade has the potential to be one of the most explosive growth stories of the next decade.

One Catalyst Is Your Best Bet to Profit from the “Market Meltdown”

For nimble traders, market volatility creates perfect trading opportunities – as long as we know where to find them. While others panicked these past five months, we've leveraged one of the market's most reliable catalysts to stay ahead of the chaos – and it's helped us lock in serious gains.

Built to Win: How Traders Thrive When Volatility Breaks the Market

Tariffs, debt fears, and geopolitical shocks have turned the old “buy and hold” playbook upside down. Most retail investors look at this environment and think: “How can anyone navigate this mess?” But that’s exactly why trading is about to have its moment. Most investors see chaos and freeze. Traders? We run toward it.

Top Analyst Reveals His Secret to Profiting from Seasonal Stock Surges

I’m excited to share about a recent chat I had with one colleague whose deep knowledge of trading on stock volatility aligns perfectly with what we do right here in Masters in Trading – William McCanless.

Red Metal Rally: Top 5 Copper Giants Poised for Breakout Gains in 2025

If you’ve been paying attention lately, you know that copper has moved from $4 to $5 in just three months. That’s a massive move for an industrial metal, and it’s making headlines now, even on mainstream media like CNBC and Fox News. That’s massive for an industrial metal, and the smart money’s already piling in. 

What to Do About the “Mega Melt-Up” Market We’re in Today

In a guest essay, Keith Kaplan shares an amazing story about how the system he helped develop saved his portfolio before the COVID crash of 2020, and how it helped him to grow his wealth in the historic run that followed.

Unearthing Hidden Gems in Energy Markets: Your Guide to the Crack Spread and Spark Spread

Venturing into the exciting and multifaceted realm of energy markets is like embarking on a treasure hunt. You're always on the lookout for hidden gems…

Winners and Losers Under the New Trump Administration’s Tariff Policies

With tariffs once again at the forefront of economic policy, a bold and unapologetic America-first strategy is reshaping the playing field for investors and traders. For savvy traders, these changes present a once-in-a-generation opportunity to capitalize on industry winners while avoiding costly pitfalls.

The Four Ts That Will Define Trump’s First 100 Days – and Your Financial Future

When Donald Trump’s second term gets underway, we’re going to enter a period of massive change and volatility. Love him or hate him, my colleague Jeff Clark is very excited about the profit opportunities this is going to give traders... And in today's essay, Jeff will tell you all about one very lucrative investment opportunity that can help you potentially profit from Trump's first 100 days in office.

The Nuclear Renaissance: Powering AI and Reshaping the Energy Landscape

The world is entering a transformative era in energy production—one that combines the resurgence of nuclear power with the rapidly expanding influence of artificial intelligence (AI). This "Nuclear Renaissance" is more than a trend; it’s a paradigm shift. By leveraging advanced nuclear technologies like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs), countries and companies alike are addressing two major challenges: the global push for clean energy and the skyrocketing energy needs of AI-driven industries.

The Drone Market Takes Off: 5 Stocks to Watch in 2025

2024 has been a banner year for drones – and I anticipate an even larger sweep over the next year as investment soars in this space… And like the other sectors I’ve been telling you about over the last week, we have the opportunity to make a landgrab here before most investors know what to do.

What New Year’s Resolutions Teach Us About Stock Market Trends

Just as people cycle through enthusiasm, apathy, and the latest clean-eating meal kit service...so too do investors respond to predictable patterns of excitement and fatigue within sectors. That’s particularly true of those tied to consumer behavior. And understanding these trends can give investors a significant edge...

The Quantum Revolution Takes Off: 5 Stocks to Watch in 2025

Major corporations like IBM, Google, and Microsoft – along with a growing number of innovative startups like D-Wave and IonQ – are racing to achieve quantum supremacy as I write to you. And with all this momentum building in quantum, the opportunity for early investors is undeniable…

Unlocking the Potential of Nuclear Energy With Options

As companies and countries alike work toward building out clean energy infrastructure and managing the enormous costs around AI deployments, nuclear energy will increasingly become the foundation for much of the world’s energy needs. And right now, it’s offering us enormous opportunities to profit from the future of clean energy…

Rolling Into Spreads: Extend Profit Potential with Lower Risk

With vertical spreads, we have the power to target our upside and downside exposure without risking all of the capital we’ve put up on a single trade. Many of our positions make use of these kinds of spreads in particular not only because they limit our risk… They also provide us different options for trade management based on whatever the markets throw at us. That’s what’s truly powerful about these trades – they allow us to stay nimble and adapt to wherever our chosen stock is heading.