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My AI stock picks outperformed SPY by 62% relative return. Here's the data proving it wasn't luck.
Research

My AI stock picks outperformed SPY by 62% relative return. Here's the data proving it wasn't luck.

Plus the 4 stocks I'm betting on for 2026 When I posted my stock picks last year, I was either met with ridicule or no r…

January 8, 2026

What Oil Stocks to Buy After Trump Captured Maduro?
Market Analysis

What Oil Stocks to Buy After Trump Captured Maduro?

My mom texted me today asking what oil stocks to buy. Press enter or click to view image in full size “War equals money.…

January 4, 2026

I Analyzed 100,000 Backtests to Find the ‘Best’ Trading Indicator. The Answer Was Not What I Expected.
Research

I Analyzed 100,000 Backtests to Find the ‘Best’ Trading Indicator. The Answer Was Not What I Expected.

Update: October 10, 2026. This article records the 2025 analysis. The recommendations below are preserved 2025 interpret…

November 3, 2025

What makes a trading strategy good?
Research

What makes a trading strategy good?

What makes a trading strategy good? Part 1: The Answer I analyzed over 100,000 different backtests. No, that is not an e…

November 3, 2025

Why Google is a better “Tesla-stock” than Tesla
Market Analysis

Why Google is a better “Tesla-stock” than Tesla

The dream that Elon Musk sold us 10 years ago has been just that — a dream. Musk promised us fully autonomous cars. And…

July 2, 2025

Google I/O 2025 Blew My Mind: Why I'm Now Buying GOOGL Stock After My NVIDIA Windfall
Market Analysis

Google I/O 2025 Blew My Mind: Why I'm Now Buying GOOGL Stock After My NVIDIA Windfall

I'm still reeling. For months now, I've shared my options-trading journey with NVIDIA, even when I was hemorrhaging mone…

May 21, 2025

They Called Me Crazy for Holding NVIDIA. Now I’m at All-Time Highs.
Market Analysis

They Called Me Crazy for Holding NVIDIA. Now I’m at All-Time Highs.

They Called Me Crazy for Holding NVIDIA. Now I’m at All-Time Highs.Why I’m still holding NVIDIA calls when my account is…

May 14, 2025

Three financial workflows with Grok 3 Mini Beta in NexusTrade
Education

Three financial workflows with Grok 3 Mini Beta in NexusTrade

Three financial workflows with Grok 3 Mini Beta in NexusTradeAustin Starks8 min readThis April 2025 tutorial shows three…

April 10, 2025

I lost $16,649 on NVIDIA. Here's why I bought more.
Trading Strategies

I lost $16,649 on NVIDIA. Here's why I bought more.

I lost $16,649 on NVIDIA. Here's why I bought more. Austin Starks8 min readMy Robinhood account year-to-dateBefore I des…

April 5, 2025