The Oil Math Nobody Wants to Do

Gas prices are up 40%.  The average American now pays roughly a dollar more per gallon than they did months ago. But the opportunity is not in hoping for cheaper oil… …it’s in trading the sectors that get crushed when energy costs stay elevated. You see, the gas price increase hits every household budget in

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How I Manage Multiple Positions W/O Losing Control

Hey trader,  Most futures traders cap themselves at one position at a time. That feels safe… …but it also means watching profitable setups fire in other markets while you sit waiting for a single target. During my 10% Club session this morning, I ran four called trades across gold, the euro, and crude oil in

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Inflation Data is Costing You Money

Hey Trader,  Gas prices are up 53% since January. The latest inflation report says prices are down. CPI data were wrong before the ink dried. That disconnect is already costing traders and consumers real money.  Yet, it’s an opportunity for traders to make money. Below is the actual inflation math the CPI is missing, followed

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Your Gas Pump Is Telling You What to Trade

Hey trader,  I filled up my truck last week and noticed the price had jumped again. Most people see that higher number and feel defeated. They grumble, they pay, they drive away. I looked at the same number and saw a trade signal. On Thursday, crude oil broke through the $78 level I had been

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Your Timeframe Is Costing You Money

Most traders pick a timeframe they like and apply it to everything they trade.  They scalp ETFs on a five-minute chart… …They hold futures positions for weeks using monthly levels…They wonder why the signals keep failing… The signals are not failing. The timeframe is wrong for the instrument. And today, I’m going to show you

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Don’t Forget the Salt

Hello trader,  As many of you know, I like to bake.  I make multiple types of artisan breads, basic sandwich breads, and rolls.  It’s a fun hobby that our family and friends benefit from, since we can’t possibly eat everything we make.  Having been a baker for decades, you might think I have the process

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The Supreme Court Just Made Inflation Worse

Hey trader, The market popped on Friday’s Supreme Court ruling. Tariffs struck down 6-3. Traders cheered. The S&P 500 rallied. Then the rally stalled. Treasury yields crept higher. Gold collapsed on the headline and recovered every penny within the hour. The bond market already knows what equity traders haven’t figured out yet. Removing reciprocal tariffs

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Chain Required

If you live in a climate with real winters, you have probably seen a sign like this: “Chains Required, 4WD with Snow Tires OK.” This signage exists for the safety of travelers during winter driving conditions. For those unfamiliar with chains, here is a quick explanation. Chains can be metal links, mesh, or textured cables

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How I Turn $100 Risk Into $393 And Cut My Exposure

Hey trader, I paid 36 cents for an option yesterday. Three contracts. Total risk of $108. The ES dropped 20 points. I sold the next strike for 67 cents and collected $201. Now I have $93 locked in as profit. Zero risk remaining. And if this closes where I think it will, that $93 becomes

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