It’s Harvest Time for Traders


Editor’s Note: Despite another chaotic month, the S&P 500 recorded its best May since 1990 – rising more than 6%. However, that’s nothing compared to the gains my colleague Jeff Clark made.

Jeff’s short-term trades delivered a cumulative return of 129% in just five days in May (he’ll explain how in today’s guest article) – more than 20X higher than the S&P 500’s gain.

And those returns are no fluke. Jeff is one of the country’s top “chaos” traders, so he thrives during volatile markets. He has spent decades mastering how to turn sudden price swings into fast, repeatable profit opportunities. And with market conditions aligning once again, he believes we’re entering what could be the most lucrative trading period of his career.

That’s why it’s so important that you attend his Countdown to Chaos event, tomorrow at 10 a.m. Eastern. The event starts in less than 24 hours, so time is running out to reserve your spot. Click here to do so now.

During this event, Jeff will walk you through 10 trade setups flashing right now… and unveil a powerful new software tool built with our partners at TradeSmith to help you act on them immediately.

He will also send his most actionable ideas straight to readers who are ready to move when the next opportunity hits. This is an event you won’t want to miss, so be sure to register for Jeff’s event here.

Now, in the article below, Jeff explains exactly why he sees this chaotic market environment as a turning point – and why traders who understand what’s happening could see some of the biggest gains of their lives.

I suggest you read on…

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I hope you didn’t “Sell in May and go away” this year…

According to the old Wall Street saying, stock market returns between May and October are typically weaker than between November and April.

There’s some truth to it…

Studies have shown that, over long periods, stock market returns between November and April outperform the returns between May and October.

But this year “Sell in May” failed spectacularly.

Last month, the S&P 500 surged 6.2%.

That’s the best May gain for stocks since 1990.

The average annual return for the index going back 30 years is about 11%. So, that’s more than half the average annual return in just one month.

That’s great news for buy-and-hold investors. After a nearly 19% peak-to-trough plunge in April, they needed to catch a break. And they did.

So, kudos if you held your nerve through all the negative trade war headlines and stayed in your long-term positions.

But as good as that return was, it’s only a fraction of what was available to traders.

I recommended four trades to my subscribers in May with an average holding time of just five days. They delivered a cumulative return of 129%.

That’s 21 times the gain you’d have made from holding the S&P 500 over the same time.

And it didn’t require taking more risk. Due to how these trades were structured, you needed only a relatively small stake to make these outsized returns.

It’s all thanks to a simple, repeatable pattern that can turn modest stock price moves into 100%+ wins – often in just days.

And this pattern is flashing all over the stock market right now – meaning it’s now “harvest time” for traders.

In fact, I believe we’re entering the most lucrative trading period of my life.

It’s why tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11 at 10 a.m. ET, I’m sitting down with TradeSmith CEO Keith Kaplan to walk you through 10 high-probability trades that could deliver 100%+ gains in the days ahead.

I know those are big claims. But as I’ll show you below, I have the track record to back it up.

Why is now such a powerful moment for traders?

To answer that, you need to turn everything you think you know about investing completely on its head.

Volatility Is a Gift, Not a Threat

It’s no secret that 2025 has been a volatile year for stocks.

Tariffs, the reshuffling of the global economy, plus a dozen other issues have kept the markets on edge this year.

Between April 3 and April 4, we saw $6.6 trillion erased from the U.S. stock market.

That’s the largest two-day wipeout of shareholder value on record. It eclipsed even the COVID crash in 2020 and the Black Monday crash in 1987.

And the volatility wasn’t all to the downside.

Just five days later, on April 9, the S&P 500 shot up 9.5%. It was the largest single-day percentage gain since the 2008 financial crisis.

If you’re an investor, these whipsaw moves can be stomach churning. One day your portfolio is plunging. The next day it’s surging. It’s hard to know what to do.

But for traders, those price swings are a gift. They allow us to harness these big moves in markets for profits.

It’s not just the magnitude of these moves that works in our favor. We also have a lot more opportunities to trade.

It’s not about being bullish or bearish. As a trader, it doesn’t matter if stocks are going up or down.

As I showed with my live trade alerts, you can make money either way.

There’s Always a Way to Profit

Below are the closed gains from six of the most recent trade recommendations I made at my subscriber-only trading blog, Delta Direct.

Half of them were “long” trades, meaning they pay off when stocks go up. The other half were “short” trades. They pay off when stocks fall.

  1. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) long trade on 04/29, closed on 04/30 for a profit of 117.8%
  2. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) long trade on 05/12, closed on 05/23 for a profit of 49.8%
  3. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) long trade on 05/28, closed on 05/30 for a profit of 42.9%
  4. Marvell Technology (MRVL) short trade on 04/21/2025, closed on 04/21 for a profit of 78.3%
  5. Deckers Outdoor (DECK) short trade on 04/16/2025, closed on 04/22 for a profit of 77.8%
  6. Target (TGT) short trade on 04/07, closed on 04/08 for a profit of 74.8%

The bearish trades did better. The average gain for the short trades (last three on the list) was 76% versus a gain of 70% for the long trades. But there wasn’t much of a difference between them.

That’s what’s so liberating about trading versus investing. Whether the market goes up, down, or sideways – there’s always a way to profit.

I’ll be getting into the details of the strategy behind these wins in my interview with Keith on Wednesday. Because I believe it’s the single best way to make money in today’s highly unpredictable market environment.

But in a nutshell, I trade “mean reversions.” That’s just a fancy way of saying that when a stock moves too far away from its typical level, it’s likely to snap back toward the average.

Put simply, I wait until a stock – or a market index like the S&P 500 – gets stretched too far in one direction. Then I bet on the proverbial rubber band snapping back.

All you need is for there to be lots of movement in the stock market.

This strategy paid off during President Trump’s first term in office. It has been paying off again in his second term. And it will continue to work well for the next three and a half years – at least – no matter what the stock market does.

It’s why I hope you’ll watch my interview with Keith when it airs tomorrow. You’ll learn…

  • What I look for before I pull the trigger on my mean reversion trades
  • How I handed my subscribers the chance to close out more than 1,000 winning trades using this strategy
  • 10 different actionable opportunities that could make you 100% or more in the coming days.

Keith and I will also lift the lid off of a new software screener project we’ve been working on together behind the scenes.

It hands you 10 chances to make 100% or more each morning – no recommendation from me required.

I think you’re going to love it. Backtests show it could have led to gains like…

  • 197% in 17 days from Netflix
  • 322% in 14 days from Amazon
  • 469% in 10 days from Alphabet
  • 636% in 7 days from Tesla

If that sounds interesting to you, make sure to tune into what Keith and I have to say tomorrow.

If you’re willing to keep an open mind… and see how to turn volatility from a threat into an opportunity… you’re going to get a huge amount of value from it.

All I ask is that you register your interest here.

As I said, we’re entering the most lucrative trading period of my life. And I’d hate for you to miss out.

Sincerely,

An image of Jeff Clark's signature.An image of Jeff Clark's signature.

Jeff Clark

Editor, Market Minute

P.S. Even if you’re a buy-and-hold investor, knowing how to trade is a great way to generate fresh capital to pour into your long-term high-conviction holds – even more so if volatility presents great buying opportunities in your favorite stocks.

It isn’t a binary choice between trading and investing. In fact, these two strategies go together like peanut and chocolate.

Time of great volatility are dangerous and uncomfortable for most investors. When markets are going through huge ups and downs, investors’ emotion tends to fly off the charts.

But that’s exactly when traders thrive. These conditions create huge moves in the markets that play out over the short term. And that’s when traders make a lot of money.

That’s what tomorrow’s presentation is all about – making money from these moves while staying in your long-term investments. Here’s that link again to secure your spot before it’s too late.



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More Volatility is Coming – and That Could be Great for Your Wealth


Jeff Clark’s “rubber band” trading strategy… the limitations of buy-and-hold… what if 2025 is a go-nowhere market? … historic volatility this year … tomorrow’s trading event with Jeff

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In November 2023, Beyond (BYON) – the owner of the failed brand Bed Bath & Beyond – was sucking wind.

Here’s master trader Jeff Clark:

[BYON had] spent the previous three months in a free fall. It plummeted from nearly $38 a share in August to about $16 a share.

In other words, Beyond was completely out of its normal range.

While bruised buy-and-hold investors were throwing in the towel, Jeff recognized the fingerprints of a trading set-up that’s served him well over his four decades in the market – an oversold, mean reversion rally.

You might think of it as a “rubber band” trading strategy.

Imagine a rubber band being stretched to the edge of its elastic limits. When released, it zooms across the room in the opposite direction of the pullback.

Similarly, when a stock’s price moves too far away from where it historically trades (whether high or low), often, it’ll snap back toward its baseline. Well-positioned traders can pocket sizeable gains, many times in just a week or two…sometimes, in just a few days.

Returning to BYON, in November 2023, it was in the “deeply oversold” camp.

Here’s Jeff:

You’ll notice how the stock’s price line was way below its 50-day moving average trendline (blue line) over that time.

Chart showing BYON trading at oversold levels

Source: StockCharts.com

It was clear to me the stock was oversold and ready to snap higher.

Jeff recommended his subscribers place a bullish trade. Two weeks later, BYON was up 40%.

But that’s not what subscribers pocketed…

Given how Jeff structured the trade, subscribers could have made 329% (depending on their exact buy/sell timing)… in just 14 days.

This is why professional traders like Jeff run toward volatility while the average investor flees it

Most investors are programmed for “buy and hold.”

That’s great when markets are marching upward, but in turbulent times these investors are strapped into a roller coaster – you ride it down, but with nothing to show for it at the bottom.

Investors who understand how to trade volatility, however, can lock in gains both on the way up – and down.

One of the greatest examples of this on a macro level came in early 2020 when billionaire hedge‑fund manager Bill Ackman recognized that the Covid pandemic would spark a market panic.

He warned “Hell is coming,” pivoted into credit‑default swaps, and pulled in a stunning $2.6 billion in profits in just three weeks – all while the rest of the market was in panic mode, throwing in the towel. He then dumped those profits into long positions and made a killing as stocks rebounded.

But you don’t have to be a billionaire hedge fund manager to trade this way. Jeff uses a strategy he’s honed over his decades in the market, refined by thousands of winning trades:

  • Find market set-ups where the selling or buying pressure has reached an extreme…
  • Wait for technical indicators to suggest those extremes are about to ease (i.e., the rubber band is about to snap back) …
  • Place a bet using a reasonable position size that doesn’t leave you overextended

In recent weeks, this same mean-reversion strategy that made the BYON trade a winner has resulted in a slew of additional profitable trades.

To illustrate, here are the trades Jeff recommended at his live trading blog, Delta Direct, going back to the end of March.

In addition to the sea of green, notice the bi-directional nature of the trades, the size of the returns, and how quickly Jeff is in and out of the market.

Graphic showing Jeff Clark's trades he recommended at his live trading blog, Delta Direct, going back to the end of March. In addition to the sea of green, notice the bi-directional nature of the trades, the size of the returns, and how quickly Jeff is in and out of the market.Graphic showing Jeff Clark's trades he recommended at his live trading blog, Delta Direct, going back to the end of March. In addition to the sea of green, notice the bi-directional nature of the trades, the size of the returns, and how quickly Jeff is in and out of the market.

If we’re long-only investors, we can only hope for the market to go up. But if we can trade both directions – especially in short time frames – we’re no longer hoping, we’re preparing.

We’re building dry powder to take advantage of market “sales” when the crowd panics.

What if the back half of 2025 is like the first half?

Rewind to December 2024.

The Trump Trade was soaring… Wall Street was giddy on expectations of tax cuts and deregulation… and being bearish seemed naïve at best and outright financially negligent at worst.

But here we are, approaching the halfway point of the year, and not only hasn’t the S&P soared, but it’s barely 2% higher.

But something else has soared this year…

Volatility.

As of May, the VIX – the S&P 500’s 30-day “fear gauge” – was averaging 27.5, firmly above the long-term norm (~19–20). Usually, that level of volatility is only seen during major market shocks.

And it’s not a minor bump: in April, the VIX shot into the mid-50s as millions of SPX options exploded in daily volume – with realized volatility over 43%, the highest since 2020.

But then, the “rubber band” snapped back. As you can see below, the CBOE Volatility Index has plummeted 63% over the last nine weeks – one of the most dramatic volatility crushes in history.

Chart showing the CBOE Volatility Index has plummeted 63% over the last nine weeks – one of the most dramatic volatility crushes in history.

Source: Barchart

If you’re less familiar with these terms, the takeaway is simple…

No, it’s not in your head; this year has been dramatically more volatile than prior years.

Before we know it, December will be here

And what if, for all the market’s upcoming rising and falling, the S&P is up only another 2% by then?

What if it’s down 2%, after a six-month run of violent price swings?

If you’re a buy-and-hold investor, such a flat outcome and string of turbulent months will be frustrating, to say the least, as profitable opportunities go into hiding.

But for those tuned into short-term moves, opportunity will be everywhere.

Back to Jeff:

I don’t see volatility ending any time soon.

There are many reasons for this.

We live in a world where a single social media post from the administration can send the markets into a frenzy…

We’ve got economic and trade policies being proposed and implemented that are completely different from decades past…

And we have a reordering of the global economy which could keep markets volatile for years to come…

If you think it’s smooth sailing ahead, I have a bridge to sell you.

But whereas when most people see volatility, they panic, I see dollar signs – a lot of them.

It’s these violent swings that allow us traders to potentially make HUGE profits in just a handful of days.

Tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET, Jeff is hosting a presentation that dives into how to generate fast trading profits in volatile markets – in both directions

He’ll dive into additional detail on mean reversion strategies… what he expects is in store for the markets over the coming weeks… 10 compelling trade opportunities that he sees right now… and a powerful trading tool he’s built with our partner, TradeSmith.

As I noted in yesterday’s Digest, we’re fans of Jeff’s short-term trading approach. Being able to capitalize on volatility provides a great way to generate cash flows. Maybe you choose to funnel them into your high-conviction buy-and-hold picks… or perhaps you pay bills or even fund a vacation.

Join Jeff tomorrow at 10 a.m. for more nuts and bolts on how to do it. You can register right here.

Here’s Jeff to take us out:

If your goal is not only to survive all this volatility but profit from it, you need an approach to building wealth that isn’t purely about buying and holding stocks for the long term.

That’s why tomorrow at 10 am ET, I’m hosting a special briefing about how you can profit using my favorite strategy.

It’s free to attend. All I ask is that you register in advance right here.

Have a good evening,

Jeff Remsburg



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How to Trade This Market Chaos and Come Out Ahead


Editor’s Note: Fluctuating markets… an ongoing trade war… geopolitical tension… sharp swings in high-valuation tech stocks… these factors have all added to investors’ unease this year.

While this volatility has many feeling understandably anxious, there is a proven way to successfully trade this market chaos…

I’m talking about master trader Jeff Clark’s “chaos pattern” strategy, one that has helped him anticipate wild market swings – like the 2008 financial crisis and Covid-19 market crash – and delivered readers over 1,000 winning trades.

And tomorrow at 10 a.m. Eastern time at his Countdown to Chaos event, Jeff is going to reveal where the markets are headed next… and how you could use his strategy to double your money at least six different times over the next 12 months.

But time is running out. This is the last chance you’ll be able to reserve your seat for Jeff’s presentation – and it’s one you don’t want to miss.

All you need to do is click here to reserve your seat.

When volatility surrounds us, we don’t have to let it control our decisions. Jeff’s strategy can help cut through all the noise and find real opportunities.

That’s exactly why I’ve brought on Jeff today to share more about why he believes we’re going to see a lot more market volatility in 2025… and beyond…

And how you can use his “chaos pattern” to take advantage of this age of chaos.

Take it away, Jeff…

The Ardennes Forest in southeastern France was supposed to be tank-proof…

That was the view of France’s military High Command, led by General Maurice Gamelin, in the lead up to World War II.

Marked by steep hills and ravines, thickly wooded, and crisscrossed by few roads, French military top brass couldn’t imagine Hitler’s highly mechanized army making it through.

So, they didn’t protect the area with the Maginot Line, the string of fortifications along the rest of France’s eastern border with Germany.

Even when French and Allied reconnaissance planes photographed German troop movements through the area in May 1940, Gamelin and his generals refused to believe it was Hitler’s main invasion force.

Instead of bombing the slow-moving German columns and finishing off the Nazis before they made it out of the woods, they left the area unprotected.

By the time German tanks emerged from the forest, on May 10, it was too late to mount an effective defense.

By June 14, Paris had fallen to the Germans. And the French army was knocked out of the war.

It’s one of the worst military blunders in history.

And it happened because France’s High Command refused to plan for the unexpected.

Instead, they clung to their fixed version of reality… despite mounting evidence to the contrary.

And the trap of rigid thinking isn’t just something military planners fall into. It’s also a trap millions of Americans are in right now. You may even be one of them.

And if my research is correct, it could carry a huge financial cost.

Markets have rebounded nicely since the “flash crash” we saw in April. But my research shows we’re in a long-term period of chaos and volatility.

That may sound scary to some. And if you’re purely a long-term investor, it will be a difficult time. But to traders like me, it’s a chance to make outsized gains.

As my long-term followers will know, 2008, 2020, and 2022 – three of the most devastating years for the average investor – turned out to be among the most lucrative years of my career.

I’ll get to how I’ve been able to turn volatility into profits in a moment. First, it’s important you understand why I believe why the increase in volatility we’ve seen this year is the new norm…

Chaotic Market Shock

If you don’t know me, I’ve been trading professionally for four decades.

I started my career managing money for wealthy folks in Silicon Valley. Then, after an unsuccessful “retirement” in my early 40s, I began sharing my trade recommendations with folks like you.

I’ve had a ringside seat to some of the most extreme markets in living memory.

The 1987 “Black Monday” crash… the 2000 dot-com bust… the 2008 global financial crisis… the Covid crash and boom in 2020 and the subsequent tech-bust in 2022 – I’ve seen it all.

Over that time, I’ve given my subscribers the chance to profit on well over 1,000 different winning trades.

And most of them were during periods when the stock market was filled with chaos and volatility. 

I don’t say this to brag. I’m bringing it up so you know I’m speaking from experience when I tell you that I see a LOT more market volatility in 2025 and beyond.

In fact, I believe millions of people are about to be caught in the crosshairs of a chaotic market shock.

There are many reasons for this.

We live in a world where a single tweet can send the markets into a frenzy…

You’ve got economic and trade policies being proposed, implemented, and rescinded that are completely different from decades past…

And you have the reshuffling of the global economy on a scale we haven’t seen in modern history…

But as unsettling as these factors are, what concerns me the most is encapsulated in the following chart.

What you’re looking at is the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond.

As you can see, it peaked at about 14% in 1982.

That coincided with one the bull market on Wall Street that kicked off on Wall Street under President Reagan’s watch.

The Dow rose from 776 to 2,722 points by August 1987 — a 250% gain in five years. And that bull run continued, with brief pauses, through the 1990s. You could even argue that it lasted until the dot-com crash in 2000.

Long-term yields then fell for the next 40 years – hitting a low of 0.4% during the COVID crisis in 2020.

And over that time, the Dow gained about 3,700%

But look at what has happened in the last three years. The 30-year yield broke out above a 40-year declining resistance line (blue dotted line on the chart).

That’s a clear “regime change” for yields.

And that’s a big deal…

Borrowing Costs Are Shooting Higher

Long-term bond yields are 60% higher today than they were in 2022.

And they’re 1,100% higher than they were in 2020.

In other words, long-term borrowing costs are 11 times greater today than they were five years ago.

Most folks, most companies, and most governments manage their debt by taking out new loans to pay off older debt as it matures.

And for the past 40 years we’ve been able to do this at perpetually lower interest rates. This allowed us to borrow even more money without incurring larger debt payments.

People could buy bigger homes. Companies could pay premium prices to buy out competitors or buy back their own shares. Governments could spend money recklessly without feeling the pinch of fiscal budget restraints.

There were no consequences to borrowing money. Dick Cheney was right: Deficits didn’t matter.

Now, with long-term yields hitting the highest level in 20 years, it costs more to borrow money. And borrowers must refinance maturing debt at higher rates.

Nobody is refinancing their mortgage anymore and taking out a pile of cash to spend on their lavish lifestyles. Companies can’t borrow cheap money to buy back expensive shares.

It’s a complete regime change when it comes to the cost of credit. And… the economy runs on credit.

This is troubling when it comes to the government’s borrowing costs.

Washington – with $9 trillion of its $36 trillion national debt due to mature in 2025 – for lack of a better word… is screwed.

All of that debt will be refinanced at higher interest rates.

Potentially Devastating Market Event

Of course, many younger folks – even some adults who should know better – still believe deficits don’t matter.

They’ll say: “The national debt has grown from $1 trillion in 1982 to almost $37 trillion today. Nothing bad has happened. What’s different this time?”

Take another look at the chart above. The difference couldn’t be clearer.

The next big downturn could be the most volatile… chaotic… and potentially devasting market event of our lifetimes.

But if you’re set up to take advantage of the Age of Chaos… you’ll come out ahead.

That’s what I’ve been doing over the past few months of surging volatility.

Here are the trades I’ve recommended at my live trading blog, Delta Direct, going back to the end of March.

Out of 13 trades, 11 were profitable and all but one were double-digit winners. The two losers only gave up a little more than a dollar in option premium per contract.

That’s why, in just one day, on Wednesday, June 11 at 10 a.m. ET, I’ll be sharing the strategy I’ve used to make these gains in exactly this kind of market.

Register right here to hear what I have to say. It might be the best financial move of your life.

Best regards and good trading,

Jeff Clark

Editor, Market Minute

P.S. In the meantime… if you register for the event and sign up for VIP alerts, you’ll get access to my Delta Direct service for free until June 12.

I’ve never unlocked this benefit before. You can peek behind the hood to see how I make my trades – and possibly make a few yourself…

11 of my 19 winning trades I’ve made in the past two months have come out of Delta Direct. Here’s that link again to register here.



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How to Trade Stock Market Chaos and Come Out Ahead


Don’t get caught in the crosshairs of a chaotic market shock – profit instead

Editor’s Note: Folks, if you’re not yet familiar, please allow me to introduce veteran trader and market guru Jeff Clark. He’s spent more than 40 years in the investing game; and after giving his subscribers the chance to close out more than 1,000 winning trades, his track record speaks for itself.

Tomorrow morning, June 11 at 10 a.m. ET, Jeff and TradeSmith CEO Keith Kaplan are going live to introduce a brand-new stock screener that finds winning trades based on stocks’ divergence and reversion to the mean. It’s a tool that can help uncover winners in any market environment – and especially during volatile times, which Jeff sees more of ahead.

While I’m still rather bullish on the markets right now… no one has a crystal ball. And Jeff’s outlook is one that I think is important to consider – ‘diversifying’ your perspective, if you will. Basically, while Jeff and I may not share the same views all the time, his analysis is nevertheless worth sharing. 

Reserve your seat to Jeff’s event to learn how his ‘chaos pattern’ strategy can lead to double- and triple-digit gains.

The Ardennes Forest in southeastern France was supposed to be tank-proof…

That was the view of France’s military High Command, led by General Maurice Gamelin, in the lead up to World War II.

Marked by steep hills and ravines, thickly wooded, and crisscrossed by few roads, French military top brass couldn’t imagine Hitler’s highly mechanized army making it through.

So, they didn’t protect the area with the Maginot Line, the string of fortifications along the rest of France’s eastern border with Germany.

Even when French and Allied reconnaissance planes photographed German troop movements through the area in May 1940, Gamelin and his generals refused to believe it was Hitler’s main invasion force.

Instead of bombing the slow-moving German columns and finishing off the Nazis before they made it out of the woods, they left the area unprotected.

By the time German tanks emerged from the forest, on May 10, it was too late to mount an effective defense.

By June 14, Paris had fallen to the Germans. And the French army was knocked out of the war.

It’s one of the worst military blunders in history. 

And it happened because France’s High Command refused to plan for the unexpected.

Instead, they clung to their fixed version of reality… despite mounting evidence to the contrary.

And the trap of rigid thinking isn’t just something military planners fall into. It’s also a trap millions of Americans are in right now. You may even be one of them.

And if my research is correct, it could carry a huge financial cost.

Markets have rebounded nicely since the “flash crash” we saw in April. But my research shows we’re in a long-term period of chaos and volatility.

That may sound scary to some. And if you’re purely a long-term investor, it will be a difficult time. But to traders like me, it’s a chance to make outsized gains.

As my long-term followers will know, 2008, 2020, and 2022 – three of the most devastating years for the average investor – turned out to be among the most lucrative years of my career. 

I’ll get to how I’ve been able to turn volatility into profits in a moment. First, it’s important you understand why I believe the increase in volatility we’ve seen this year is the new norm…

Chaotic Stock Market Volatility

If you don’t know me, I’ve been trading professionally for four decades.

I started my career managing money for wealthy folks in Silicon Valley. Then, after an unsuccessful “retirement” in my early 40s, I began sharing my trade recommendations with folks like you.

I’ve had a ringside seat to some of the most extreme stock market environments in living memory. 

The 1987 “Black Monday” crash… the 2000 dot-com bust… the 2008 global financial crisis… the Covid crash and boom in 2020 and the subsequent tech-bust in 2022 – I’ve seen it all.

Over that time, I’ve given my subscribers the chance to profit on well over 1,000 different winning trades. 

And most of them were during periods when the stock market was filled with chaos and volatility.  

I don’t say this to brag. I’m bringing it up so you know I’m speaking from experience when I tell you that I see a LOT more market volatility in 2025 and beyond.

There are many reasons for this.

We live in a world where a single tweet can send the markets into a frenzy… 

You’ve got economic and trade policies being proposed, implemented, and rescinded that are completely different from decades past…

And you have the reshuffling of the global economy on a scale we haven’t seen in modern history…

But what concerns me the most is encapsulated in the following chart.

What you’re looking at is the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond.

As you can see, it peaked at about 14% in 1982.

That coincided with one the bull market on Wall Street that kicked off on Wall Street under President Reagan’s watch.

The Dow rose from 776 to 2,722 points by August 1987 — a 250% gain in five years. And that bull run continued, with brief pauses, through the 1990s. You could even argue that it lasted until the dot-com crash in 2000.

Long-term yields then fell for the next 40 years – hitting a low of 0.4% during the COVID crisis in 2020.

And over that time, the Dow gained about 3,700%

But look at what has happened in the last three years. The 30-year yield broke out above a 40-year declining resistance line (blue dotted line on the chart).

That’s a clear “regime change” for yields.

And that’s a big deal…



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Buy These AI Stocks Today


Do we need to fear fallout from the Trump/Musk feud?… Luke Lango’s latest agentic AI research… how Nvidia proved me wrong… making double-digit returns in today’s volatility with Jeff Clark

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The “big, beautiful breakup” between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk that began late last week and continued over the weekend is far more gossip than news.

But there are some investment implications:

  • Tesla’s stock: It tanked 15% last Thursday but popped nearly 4% on Friday – great for nimble traders
  • EV tax incentives: If Trump further targets EV incentives – both consumer and manufacturing – they would hit Tesla and the broader EV sector
  • The “Big Beautiful Tax Cut 2.0”: Musk is trying to sabotage Trump’s signature bill. If he is successful and the tax cuts don’t materialize, it’s likely to affect everything from corporate earnings forecasts to consumer spending
  • Space Exploration Funding: A Trump backlash could cut NASA or DoD contracts critical to SpaceX, chilling investor confidence in space startups and slowing progress in the commercial space race
  • Tech Regulation: Trump could weaponize antitrust threats or regulatory scrutiny against Musk’s companies – Tesla, X, even Neuralink or Starlink

Though we can’t completely rule out collateral damage somewhere in this realm of possibility, our hypergrowth expert Luke Lango says that – big picture – we have a big nothingburger on our hands.

From Luke’s Innovation Investor Daily Notes:

Let’s take a deep breath and remember – this is all just noise. 

This is the same political circus we’ve been watching for months.

Trade talks, tariff threats, billionaire beefs, political potshots — it’s all theater. Bark, not bite. And bark doesn’t move earnings. Bark doesn’t move the economy. And it sure as hell doesn’t kill the AI megatrend.

So, let the politicians yell. Let the billionaires tweet. The long-term picture hasn’t changed. AI is still transforming the global economy and creating massive economic value everywhere it turns. 

Following Luke’s redirect to AI, where are we in the technological and cultural transformation?

As we’ve been covering here in the Digest, we’re hurtling toward “agentic AI.”

Luke explains that this dramatic advancement presents AI not as a tool but as a colleague and collaborator – and perhaps in some areas, a replacement.

Back to Luke:

We’ve officially crossed into a new era: that of Agentic AI.

Instead of a model that can offer a clever retort or write its own poem, this iteration of AI can:

  • Set goals
  • Design workflows
  • Initiate subtasks
  • Self-correct
  • Call external tools
  • Track progress
  • Report back or even act on outcomes

These agents will take a vague objective – “launch a product campaign,” “revise the codebase,” “generate a pitch deck,” “run a growth audit” – and complete the task end-to-end.

Meta provides a real-world example.

Last week, The Wall Street Journal highlighted how the tech giant’s internal “AI Marketing Engine” can already run A/B tests, generate visuals from brief prompts, and allocate ad budgets dynamically. It plans to replace 90% of manual ad workflows within the next 18 months.

The implications for a human workforce are dramatic.

Back to Luke:

A business that once required entire teams of marketers, designers, analysts, and managers will soon be run by autonomous AI agents with prompt-driven brains and reinforcement learning feedback loops.

As we’ve written many times, those human workers are now (or soon will be) unnecessary. Some will be retrained to direct/oversee the AI agents, but many will lose their jobs entirely. They’ll be redundant.

So, what happens to all that former salary expense for Meta (and the slew of other companies that will follow suit)?

Those dollars fall to the bottom line, fattening profit margins, wowing Wall Street analysts, and fueling a stock price surge.

The coming AI profit explosion

Somewhere over the last 12 months, you’ve likely read a headline suggesting we’re in an “AI bubble.”

For a few illustrations, here was The Motley Fool:

Prediction: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bubble Will Burst in 2025. Here’s Why.

Then Forbes:

Experts Predict The Bubble May Burst For AI In 2025

And here’s Barron’s:

The Dot-Com Bubble Burst 25 Years Ago. AI Could Be Next

Some believe we’re amid a hype-fueled buying frenzy, but the substance isn’t there. Therefore, we’re hurtling toward the eventual “reveal” when we’ll recognize that the emperor has no new clothes on, followed by a market crash for the ages.

Might that happen?

Sure.

Is that likely to happen for top-tier AI/tech stocks?

No.

But even if it does, that drawdown would be a buying opportunity, not a reason to panic sell.

Let’s examine the “AI bubble” case, and why it would be a huge opportunity for investors.

First, let’s return to the salary cost savings that we just highlighted.

Say that bears are correct – AI profits are smoke and mirrors because the technology will eventually be commoditized, having a deflationary impact on prices.

Even if that’s true, cost savings fueled by AI adoption should lead to a price surge.

Remember the elements of our price-to-earnings ratio: 1) price, 2) earnings, and 3) the multiple that investors are willing to pay for those earnings – a proxy for sentiment.

If tech companies don’t generate one extra dime of AI profits, and if investors don’t become one iota more bullish, all else equal, leading AI stocks still push higher as companies slash salary expense by eliminating jobs, boosting bottom-line earnings.

Is it any surprise that analysts have been raising earnings forecasts for Meta?

Turning to the revenue (earnings) side…

Although some companies are still looking for the best way to monetize AI, the idea that AI profits aren’t real is absurd.

And it’s not just “some AI profits” – for many, it’s a “tidal wave” of AI profits.

I’m a prime example of an investor who didn’t grasp the enormity of the revenue potential.

In the fall of 2023, Nvidia’s stock was soaring thanks to AI-fueled excitement. The buying frenzy pushed its price-to-sales ratio to an absurd, eye-watering level that I’ll tell you in a moment.

First, to contextualize it, the S&P’s long-term median price-to-sales level is 1.58; the highest it’s ever gotten is 3.04, back in December of 2021.

So, how high did Nvidia’s price-to-sales ratio get?

40.

I expected a significant pullback in Nvidia’s stock price because I couldn’t envision sales growth being dramatic enough to relieve pressure from that nosebleed price-to-sales ratio.

I was wrong.

As you can see below, though Nvidia’s price is now markedly higher than it was in fall 2023 (marked by a vertical dotted line), its price-to-sales ratio is dramatically lower today for one simple reason…

Sales (and profits) have exploded.

Chart showing Nvidia’s price is now markedly higher than it was in fall 2023 (marked by a vertical dotted line), its price-to-sales ratio is dramatically lower today for one simple reason… Sales (and profits) have exploded.

Source: MacroTrends.net

Bottom line: Perhaps some AI-related stocks are in a bubble, but to claim that the entire sector is bubbly is wrong and puts you at risk of missing an enormous opportunity. 

And, of course, as I’ve stressed repeatedly in the Digest, if you’re worried about AI coming for your job, then the best thing you can do is invest in AI.

As the old saying goes, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.”

So, what’s our action step exactly?

Luke just gave away a handful of picks:

[We’re about to hit the moment when] the entire conversation shifts from “what can AI do?” to “what’s still left for humans?”

But don’t panic; position.

If you’re an investor, get into the right AI stocks. Own: 

  • The infrastructure – think NVDA, ANET, AMD
  • The platform builders – MSFT, GOOGL, META, etc.
  • The appliers – NET, SNOW, PLTR, UBER, IOT, and more.

(Disclosure: I own AMD, MSFT, and GOOGL.)

This isn’t an exhaustive list of Luke’s top AI picks. He recently put together three proprietary AI indices that help investors identify the best AI stocks to buy today as this megatrend transforms the global economy.

Here’s the framework:

  • There’s the “AI Foundational Five.” These are the five big tech leaders building and hosting the core AI models.
  • The “AI Builders 15.” These are the 15 top hardware and infrastructure companies powering AI’s rise, building the critical backbone.
  • The “AI Appliers 15.” These companies are the innovators using AI to transform how we live and work, building apps and tools on top of the infrastructure.

If you’re an Innovation Investor or Early Stage Investor subscriber, these baskets are available to you right now.

To review the specific holdings, click here to login as an Innovation Investor subscriber, and here as an Early Stage Investor subscriber.

To learn more about joining Luke in his flagship Innovation Investor service, click here.

Here’s Luke’s bottom line:

When it comes to AI, the past five years took us from poetry to autonomous task completion.

The next five could take us even further, from saving minutes to shaving off entire workdays – from agents that respond to agents that run.

We’ve already seen incredible progress being made in this industry.

But to quote Bachman–Turner Overdrive… you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

Before we sign off…

While we’re bullish on AI and the vast wealth building potential directly ahead of us today, we’re not blind to the risk of heightened volatility.

As I write Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are meeting China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng, Beijing’s lead trade negotiator.

We’re hopeful for an agreement that unlocks rare earth elements to the U.S. and eases export controls to China. If so, the market jumps higher. But if talks aren’t successful, we’re going to see significant selling pressure.

It’s hard to think of a time when stocks faced greater headline risk. Whether it’s news on trade wars, inflation, an unexpected tweet from President Trump, or a Fed that disappoints Wall Street expectations, stocks have the potential to soar or collapse on any given day.

But for traders who know what they’re doing, this type of “anything goes” market is fantastic for short-term profits.

Our trading expert Jeff Clark can testify to this. Over the last handful of months, as stocks have gyrated up and down, Jeff gave his subscribers the chance to make…

  • 78% in three days on Marvell Technologies (MRVL)
  • 132% in nine days on the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
  • 74% in one day on Target (TGT)
  • And 117% in one day on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

This Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET, he’s holding a live event to tell you how you can generate similar returns in your portfolio.

Here’s Jeff with a preview:

We look to buy stocks that are deeply oversold, and we look to sell/short stocks that have pushed too far into overbought territory.

On Wednesday, I’ll walk you through more details, as well as exactly what’s coming next… and how you can position yourself not just to survive but to profit in spades.

I’ll reveal 10 compelling opportunities flashing right now, as well as the powerful new tool I’ve built with TradeSmith to find them daily.

If you’ve ever wanted to turn volatility into your biggest advantage, join us for the Countdown to Chaos.

We’re big believers in Jeff’s short-term trading approach. Even if you’re a buy-and-hold investor, knowing how to trade is a fantastic way to generate fresh capital to pour into your long-term high-conviction holds – even more so if volatility presents great buying opportunities in your favorite stocks.

To register for Jeff’s event on Wednesday, just click here.

We’ll keep you updated on all these stories here in the Digest.

Have a good evening,

Jeff Remsburg



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What to Do When the Market Hangs on a Handshake


Hello, Reader.

There’s a lot a handshake can do…

In Ancient Rome, soldiers used the handshake to show that they were unarmed, thereby building trust.

On the other hand, in Medieval Europe, handshakes were used to shake loose any hidden weapons in sleeves or armor.

Now, the handshake is widely recognized across cultures as gestures of greeting, farewell, congratulations… or the sealing of a deal.

It is this last use that journalists and investors alike are looking out for now, as top U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in London to defuse a trade dispute over rare‑earth exports (among other issues).

The U.S. is pushing China to resume full exports of rare-earth minerals and magnets, which are essential for the American tech and defense industries. China had slowed these exports in response to restrictions imposed by the U.S. on the country’s access to advanced semiconductor technology.

“I expect it to be a short meeting with a big, strong handshake,” White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said earlier today.

But whether the representatives of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands in a trade agreement today remains to be seen, with the meeting potentially stretching into tomorrow.

So, the week ahead could be a rocky one for the markets, especially in the tech sector. The futures for the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell around 0.2% Sunday night over preemptive concerns about today’s meeting. It has recovered since.

But this type of market uncertainty is par-for-the-2025 course. It’s also where my colleague and master trader Jeff Clark has historically achieved his biggest gains.

Last week, I shared an interview with Jeff, where we discussed the “chaos pattern” that he uses to accurately predict the direction of any individual stock or the entire market.

In case you missed it, I want to share with you again the important information that Jeff details in our conversation – especially because, as Jeff accurately states, volatility isn’t going anywhere.

Click on the play button below to watch now.. You can also read the full transcript here.

And here is the most important bit of information…

This Wednesday, June 11, at 10 a.m. Eastern time, Jeff is holding a special free event, where he will detail everything you need to know about this “chaos pattern” and how you can use it to your advantage. (Reserve your spot now here.)

Jeff has teamed up with our partners at TradeSmith to create a new powerful stock screener that looks for his “chaos pattern” every single day. He is unveiling this screener for the first time during this free broadcast.

Based on his research, Jeff sees that dozens, if not hundreds, of stocks could soon flash this “chaos pattern” in the coming weeks and months. So, he will also share 10 different opportunities from his powerful new screener – for free – during his special event.

The best part is: It’s free to attend.

All you have to do is register ahead of time by going here.

Now, let’s take a look back at what we covered here at Smart Money this past week…

Smart Money Roundup

How This Overlooked $19T Market Could Trigger a Global Market Melt-Up  

June 5, 2025

A $38 million house just sold in Shanghai, and which could be a sign that a big housing rebound is coming. China’s real estate market has historically driven massive commodity booms worldwide, and despite years of construction, the country still needs more quality housing. So, this recovery has the potential to create big investment opportunities in the commodity sector. Click here to learn how Tom Yeung recommends playing it.

Trump’s “Beautiful Bill” Will Supercharge AI – and Rattle These Markets

June 7, 2025

Benjamin Franklin said only death and taxes are certain, but today we should add AI’s unstoppable growth to that list. AI now powers everything from voice assistants to streaming recommendations, all running on massive data centers that increasingly rely on nuclear energy. For more on why nuclear energy is a hot investment right now, how Trump is supercharging AI, and one particular trading opportunity, click here.

Don’t Fear Chaotic Markets – Profit From Them

June 8, 2025

This year’s market volatility has left buy-and-hold investors with flat returns despite dramatic daily swings. Yet, since “Liberation Day,” Jeff Clark has closed 19 winning trades out of 25 recommendations, including triple-digit gains. That’s all with the help of his “chaos pattern” system, which has historically profited during major market meltdowns and volatile periods. Continue reading to learn more about Jeff’s strategy.

Looking Ahead

It’s clear that volatility is here to stay. While many unprepared investors will suffer losses, those prepared to trade chaos can come out ahead.

That is why Jeff Clark is joining us one final time tomorrow with a warning: He sees a massive market shock coming – not because of a single catalyst, but due to a fundamental shift in the interest rate regime.

However, Jeff’s strategy has delivered consistent wins in exactly this kind of environment.

So, sign up for his event now… and then keep an eye out on your inbox tomorrow for you next Smart Money.

Regards,

Eric Fry



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The Market Rallied on Terrible News – What Happened?


Usually, when the market hears bad economic news, it gets in a sour mood quickly. Stocks tumble, and everyone panics.

But that wasn’t the case last week.

Investors had a slew of economic data to pour over last week, and there were very few signs of positivity.

So, you’re probably wondering, why did investors celebrate?

Well, as I’ll explain in today’s episode of Market Buzz, it’s a classic case of “bad news is good news.”

See, everyone was secretly hoping for weak economic growth. Because as the evidence continues to mount, the more pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut key interest rates.  

Speaking of economic news, there are two critical pieces of inflation data coming out this week: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday and the Producer Price Index (PPI) on Thursday. I’ll give my full thoughts in another Market 360 later this week, so be sure to check your inbox for that.

Also in this week’s Market Buzz, I’ll share what I expect from this week’s inflation reports and how the President Donald Trump and Elon Musk feud distracted investors. I’ll also get into the latest backtest results from Stock Grader and how it has performed against the broader market.

Click the image below to watch now.

To see more of Market Buzz, you can subscribe to my YouTube channel here.

How to Make Money From Uncertainty

If there is one word I would use to describe the market in 2025 so far, it would be volatile.

For example, we saw trillions of dollars erased in just two days in April when the tariffs were announced, only for a massive rally to ensue once tensions eased.

Now, we’re back in positive territory for the year and once again near all-time highs.

It’s understandable if folks are feeling a little uncertain after a ride on the emotional rollercoaster. But here’s the thing…

According to my colleague Jeff Clark, the ride isn’t over, folks. And what’s coming next has nothing to do with economic policy, tariffs or interest rates…

The good news is we can make money from the coming uncertainty. In fact, Jeff believes the uncertainty in the markets will lead to one of the greatest opportunities he’s ever seen in 40+ years.

That’s saying something, because Jeff successfully predicted and traded through the 2007-2008 financial crisis, the 2020 COVID crash, the 2022 bear market and more. And along the way, he’s steered his readers to winners like:

  • A 495% gain in 25 days in Palomar Medical
  • 230% in 21 days from Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS)
  • 333% in only two days from Citigroup Inc. (C)
  • 97% in two days from Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)
  • 90% in five days from Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)

And that’s just to name a few…

Now, on Wednesday, June 11, at 10 a.m. Eastern, Jeff will share exactly how to spot a unique pattern he uses and how it can help you can rake in quick gains like the ones I mentioned above.

In fact, he’s even going to share 10 different opportunities that could make you 100% or more, in a matter of days, for FREE during our conversation.

This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Click here to RSVP for Jeff’s exclusive broadcast now.

Sincerely,

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Louis Navellier

Editor, Market 360



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The Robot Elon Musk Thinks Will Be Bigger Than the iPhone


Editor’s note: “The Robot Elon Musk Thinks Will Be Bigger Than the iPhone” was previously published in May 2025 with the title, “Musk’s Boldest Vision Yet: How Optimus Could Be the iPhone of Robotics.” It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.

If you thought the Tesla (TSLA) Cybertruck was bold, just wait… Because according to Elon Musk, his most world-changing product isn’t a car, rocket, social media platform, or AI chatbot.

It’s a walking, talking humanoid robot named Optimus.

In fact, Musk actually believes it could become the most valuable product in history, potentially surpassing even the iPhone. 

Tesla’s robot is powered by the same AI brain and Full Self-Driving (FSD) tech that runs its autonomous vehicles. But unlike a car, Optimus can walk, talk, lift, carry, assemble, cook, clean, and, perhaps most importantly, learn.

Not to mention, it’s already operational, working inside Tesla factories, performing light-duty tasks and learning in the real world. And it won’t remain insular for long. Musk has said Tesla will manufacture thousands of these bots this year, with plans to sell them to external businesses in 2025 and to consumers shortly thereafter.

The Tesla CEO is thinking big. On a Wall Street conference call not long ago, he said:

“Optimus will be the overwhelming majority of Tesla’s value… It has the potential to generate over $10 trillion in revenue.”

This is the same man who created the world’s most valuable car company, most successful private space firm (SpaceX), and one of the most disruptive energy businesses with Tesla Energy. And even considering those prolific triumphs, he believes that Optimus is his crown jewel.

So, why is Musk betting his legacy on this robot?

Because he sees what’s coming…

Why the Optimus Robot Could Outshine the iPhone

We feel that the stars are aligning in a way that could catapult humanoid robots into the center of American industry, policy, and everyday life faster than anyone expects.

AI is evolving fast. For example, back in September 2024, most AI models averaged between 80 and 93 IQ, as measured by TrackingAI. Today, most fall between 95 and 130. And that’s just within about six months’ time! 

Pair that level of intelligence with a humanlike machine body, and you have the blueprint for an unlimited, round-the-clock labor force. No sleep, wages, lunch breaks, or benefits – just productivity.

That’s a future Musk is actively building. And it’s why we think Optimus could be the most disruptive product ever launched.

This is a machine that could perform warehouse work, manage inventories, assist in factories, restaurants, and homes, patrol and secure properties, perform elder care and domestic duties…

At scale, it could easily supplement, even replace, human labor throughout the entire global economy.



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Weekly Stock Grader Analysis: Upgrades & Downgrades on Top Blue-Chip Stocks


Are your holdings on the move? See my updated ratings for 111 stocks.

Weekly Stock Grader Analysis: Upgrades & Downgrades on Top Blue-Chip Stocks

Source: iQoncept/Shutterstock.com

During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today’s blog post should be a great place to start. After taking a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company’s fundamental health, I decided to revise my Stock Grader recommendations for 111 big blue chips. Chances are that you have at least one of these stocks in your portfolio, so you may want to give this list a skim and act accordingly.


Article printed from InvestorPlace Media, https://investorplace.com/market360/2025/06/20250609-blue-chip-upgrades-downgrades/.

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Don’t Fear Chaotic Markets – Profit From Them


If you know how to trade during times of volatility, you can make big gains even while stocks are falling.

Editor’s Note: Volatility has been the name of the game this year, thanks in large part to headlines about tariffs, trade wars, and political drama whipsawing investor sentiment almost daily.

But even during periods of uncertainty there are also windows of opportunity… if you know where to look.

That’s why I want to share an article with you today from my colleague Jeff Clark. He’s made a career out of reading the market’s more chaotic signals and using his unique system to profit from them.

So, when Jeff tells me his “chaos pattern” is flashing again, I pay attention. And I suggest you do, too.

What he outlines below isn’t just a market warning, it’s a blueprint for navigating the turbulence with clarity. You see, Jeff has a unique ability to turn disorder into opportunity, and today, he’ll show you how.

But that’s not all… next Wednesday, June 11, at 10 a.m. Eastern, Jeff is preparing a full breakdown of the 10 trades he believes could thrive in this next leg of market volatility. He’ll reveal them all during this event. (You can reserve your spot by clicking here.)

If you’re the kind of investor who likes staying one step ahead, I highly recommend you sign up for his upcoming briefing. You can do so right here.

Take it away, Jeff…

If you’re a buy-and-hold investor, this year has been a wash.

On Inauguration Day, January 20, the S&P 500 was trading near 5960 points.

This past Monday, it closed at 5935 points.

So, if you’ve just been buying stocks and holding onto them, you haven’t made any money.

But it gets worse for the buy-and-hold crowd.

This year has also been highly volatile, with stocks swinging up and down dramatically.

And volatility went into overdrive after President Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” tariff news.

In April, the S&P 500 plunged 11% in only two days.

That wiped out $6.6 trillion in stock market value. A couple days later, we got a one-day rally of 9%.

This sent Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” the VIX, to a five-year high.

The last time there was this much fear in the markets was during the early days of COVID and the global lockdown.

That’s the story that you already know. But here’s what most folks don’t understand…

If you know how to trade that volatility you can make big gains even while stocks are falling.

I don’t make that claim lightly. I have the track record to back it up.

Since Liberation Day, I’ve closed 19 winning trades out of 25 recommendations.

Three for triple-digit gains and 15 for double-digit gains. Many in as little as a week. Some in as little as one trading day.

And I haven’t just profited from volatility in 2025. I’ve harvested profits like these in some of the most volatile markets in living memory.

In the wake of the 2008 market meltdown, I recommended trades to my subscribers that led to 100% gains 10 different times.

And in 2022, when the tech-heavy Nasdaq plunged 32%, I gave my subscribers 12 different opportunities to double their money.

How did I do it? And how can you do it next time volatility strikes?

I’ll show you today. Plus, I’ll do my best to convince you we’re in for more extreme volatility in the months and years ahead.

The Stock Market Is Like a Rubber Band

So, how have I been able to make profits amid surging volatility?

To understand how it works, imagine a rubber band.

We can all tell when a rubber band has been stretched close to the limit. The rubber at the center of the band stretches thin. Its color fades. And it starts to vibrate.

That’s when it snaps back.

The same thing happens with stocks… and even stock market indexes like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq. The further they stretch in one direction, the more likely they are to snap back.

I call these extreme stretching of stocks outside of their average ranges a “chaos pattern.” Because we tend to see these overstretched conditions happen the most when the stock market is going through a chaotic period like we saw after Liberation Day.

As a trader, I wait until a stock or stock market index gets stretched to an extreme. Then I bet on it snapping back.

Let me give you an example of a “chaos pattern” trade I recommended to my subscribers…

Trading Chaos

In November 2023, I spotted a chaos pattern in Beyond (BYON), which owns the failed brand Bed Bath & Beyond.

The stock spent the previous three months in a free fall. It plummeted from nearly $38 a share in August to about $16 a share.

In other words, Beyond was completely out of its normal range.

You’ll notice how the stock’s price line was way below its 50-day moving average trendline (blue line) over that time.

It was clear to me the stock was oversold and ready to snap higher.

On November 21, I instructed readers to place a bullish trade on Beyond.

Two weeks later, the stock was up 40%. And due to how I structured that trade, my subscribers had the chance to close out a 329% gain in just 14 days.

I’ve used this same approach to give my subscribers the chance to make…

  • 78% in three days on Marvell Technologies (MRVL)
  • 132% in nine days on the VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX)
  • 74% in one day on Target (TGT)
  • And 117% in one day on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

When most people see volatility, they panic. But I see dollar signs – a lot of them.

It’s these violent swings that allow us traders to potentially make HUGE profits in just a handful of days.

I hope what I’m saying resonates with you, because I don’t see that volatility ending any time soon.

New Approach to Building Wealth

There are many reasons for this.

We live in a world where a single social media post from the administration can send the markets into a frenzy…

We’ve got economic and trade policies being proposed and implemented that are completely different from decades past…

And we have a reordering of the global economy which could keep markets volatile for years to come…

If you think it’s smooth sailing ahead, I have a bridge to sell you.

If your goal is not only to survive in the Age of Chaos, you need an approach to building wealth that isn’t purely about buying and holding stocks for the long term.

That’s why, next Wednesday, June 11, at 10 am ET, I’m hosting a special briefing about how you can profit using my “chaos pattern” strategy.

It’s called Countdown to Chaos.

I’ll also reveal a new software tool I’ve developed along with the folks at TradeSmith – along with 10 opportunities that can help you make these winning trades in chaotic markets on your own.  

Next Wednesday’s event is free to attend. All I ask is that you register in advance right here.

Best regards and good trading,

Jeff Clark

Editor, Market Minute

P.S. As a special bonus, I’m doing something I’ve never done before.

If you register for my event and sign up for VIP text alerts, I’m unlocking access to my Delta Direct trading service for the week. This is my direct-to-subscriber “squawk box” – no middleman or editor touches these words before they get to you.

Every day the markets are open, I’ll give you a morning trader update… and then updates on significant market moves throughout the day.

I also share with you quick hit trade ideas. And that’s a huge advantage. Of the 19 winning trades I’ve recommended since April 2, I shared 11 of them in Delta Direct.

Here’s that link again to register for my event. Once you register, you can sign up for VIP text alerts and access to Delta Direct.



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