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Meet John F. Carter – Veteran Trader & Author of Mastering the Trade
From $1,000 to Wall Street Recognition – A Trader’s Journey of Discipline, Failure, and Ultimate Success
John F. Carter is one of the most recognized names in the online trading world today — but his journey started with a simple $1,000 investment and a tip from his father, a Morgan Stanley stockbroker. While still in high school, John doubled his money buying Intel call options, sparking a passion for trading that has lasted over 20 years.
🧠 Academic Background & Early Lessons
John studied at the University of Cambridge and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with degrees in History and Economics. However, it wasn’t textbooks that taught him to trade — it was real-world experience, including hard losses and difficult lessons that shaped his trading philosophy.
“The house in Minnesota,” a famously painful trade gone wrong, remains a cornerstone of his public talks — a reminder that every trader faces setbacks on the road to consistency.
📈 From Lone Trader to Trading Educator
In 1998, John left corporate America to trade full-time. Tired of trading alone, he began connecting with other traders online, which led to the launch of TradeTheMarkets.com — an educational community for traders seeking real-world strategies and insight.
He later became a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) with Razor Trading, gaining recognition for his technical skill and candid approach to trading education.
📘 Author of “Mastering the Trade”
In 2006, McGraw Hill published John’s breakthrough book, Mastering the Trade, which quickly became a bestseller and cemented his reputation as a trusted voice in the trading world. The book blends psychology, risk management, and technical strategy — providing traders with a comprehensive, no-nonsense guide to navigating the markets.
John has since been featured on ABC Money, Traders Expos, and The Money Show, sharing his hard-earned wisdom with traders around the globe.
💡 Why Traders Trust John Carter
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Over 20 years of live market experience
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Focus on trading psychology and risk discipline
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Blends real trades with educational insight
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Creator of effective trading systems based on market-tested strategies
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Committed to helping others avoid the pitfalls he faced early on
