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Zach Scheidt

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Beware the Summer Squall!

July 31, 2025 at 12:29 pm by Zachary Scheidt

A summer squall for the markets

We’re entering a seasonably weak period for the markets. Here’s how to protect your investments while still profiting from the bull market.

The Best Option Strategy to Maximize Profits

July 10, 2025 at 3:33 pm by Zachary Scheidt

After decades of professional investing, this is the best option strategy I’ve found to maximize profits while still managing risk.

Timing ODTE Options (Give Yourself Better Odds)

March 8, 2023 at 4:31 pm by Zachary Scheidt

Timing ODTE

Timing ODTE options can be extremely difficult (and risky). Here’s a better way to use options for aggressive trades.

Forget ODTE! The Only Options I Buy For Myself

March 7, 2023 at 12:04 pm by Zachary Scheidt

ODTE Options

ODTE (or Zero Days Till Expiration) options are becoming popular with traders. But I prefer different contracts for my aggressive trades.

What to Expect in the Fourth Quarter

October 1, 2022 at 1:21 pm by Zachary Scheidt

fourth quarter

After 3 consecutive quarters of losses, many investors are discouraged. But there are plenty of opportunities heading into the fourth quarter.

This Stock Market Indicator Points to a Bounce

April 27, 2022 at 9:59 am by Zachary Scheidt

Stock Market Indicator

There’s a lot of fear in today’s market. But despite the selling, one stock market indicator is signaling a bounce!

Investors Buying “Stock Insurance” – Here’s How to Profit

April 25, 2022 at 8:38 am by Zachary Scheidt

Investors are buying stock insurance

The price for “stock insurance” — or put contracts that protect investors’ wealth — is rising. Here’s how to use that to your advantage!

Investment Income Part II: Finding the Best Income Plays

October 31, 2021 at 5:32 pm by Zachary Scheidt

Income Play

In part II, we cover which stocks to use for income plays and how to pick a put contract that pays the right amount of income

Investment Income Part I: My Favorite Strategy

October 26, 2021 at 10:58 pm by Zachary Scheidt

Investment Income

Introducing my favorite way to get investment income from the stock market. It’s a unique strategy that pays you real cash!

An Overlooked “Fear” Chart That Could Boost Your Income

September 30, 2021 at 10:37 pm by Zachary Scheidt

Market weakness is causing Wall Street’s “Fear Index” to spike. Here’s how to use that panic to your advantage.

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Which AI Stocks are ACTUALLY Profitable?

It’s time to be more discerning about which AI stocks you invest in. Investors are focusing on which AI stocks are currently profitable.

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The Worst Advice I Heard This Week

You’ll never go broke taking a profit Have you heard the phrase before? Have you SAID the phrase before?? (I’ve been guilty once or twice…) Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts. The axiom makes sense on the surface! If you take profits on your investments, you’ll always be ahead! You won’t have […]

Get Ready, Inflation is About to Get Worse!

A weak job market is forcing the Fed’s hand. But lower interest rates will lead to higher inflation. Here’s how to protect your wealth!

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Your Neighbor is Moving

Lower interest rates are kicking off a wave of neighbors moving. Here are a handful of stocks to profit from a real estate resurrection!

IPO Season

It’s IPO Season! (Here’s What to Buy)

A new IPO season is here! And with it, a handful of new exciting stocks to trade. But two stocks in particular are poised for gains.

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This Week’s Top Stocks

Investors are rotating into new areas of the market. Here are the stocks you need to have on your radar.

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The AI Cannibal Trade!

AI is cannibalizing one particular area of the tech market. Here’s how to profit from three vulnerable stocks.

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Finally! Credit card companies feel the pain…

Friday’s jobs report was concerning. With challenges for the economy in play, credit card companies feel the pain. Here’s how to profit.

A summer squall for the markets

Beware the Summer Squall!

We’re entering a seasonably weak period for the markets. Here’s how to protect your investments while still profiting from the bull market.

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What happened to Amelia Earhart??

Amelia Earhart took risks and became one of the most memorable aviators in history. Here are some lessons we can learn from her journey.

The Best Option Strategy to Maximize Profits

After decades of professional investing, this is the best option strategy I’ve found to maximize profits while still managing risk.

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An Investor’s Primer on Quantum Computing Stocks

Quantum computing stocks are on the move. Here are the stocks to watch and the information every trader and investor needs to know.

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Life Gets Messy — And So Do Markets!

Here are three lessons I learned from my divorce — and how they can apply to our investing and trading decisions!

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Is It Time to Buy? Three Signs Point to a Market Bounce

After three weeks of declines, its time to play for a market bounce. Stocks are oversold, and trading near key support levels.

DOGE: How You Profit from Government Efficiency

DOGE is a dire threat to defense contractor revenue. But I’ve got a simple trade for you that will actually profit from cuts in government spending.

DISCLAIMER: Stocks and options trading have large potential rewards, but also large potential risk. You must be aware of the risks and be willing to accept them in order to invest in the stocks and options markets. Don't trade with money you can't afford to lose.

This is neither a solicitation nor an offer to Buy/Sell stocks or options. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those discussed on this page. The past performance of any trading system or methodology is not necessarily indicative of future results.

All trades, patterns, charts, systems, etc., discussed on this page are for illustrative purposes only and not to be construed as specific advisory recommendations. Information contained on this site or in any correspondence is intended for informational purposes only and was obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Information is in no way guaranteed. No guarantee of any kind is implied or possible where projections of future conditions are attempted.

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