Could the next 12 months be your best year ever as a trader?


Quick one.

Imagine logging off at lunch — every trading day — knowing the morning’s work was already done. No CNBC. No panic. No 9:30 chaos.

That’s the year Blake Young just had.

While everyone else was grinding through the morning panic — taking the stop-runs, chasing the fakeouts, losing $400 by 10:15 with the whole day still ahead — Blake was waiting for the 10 AM Bell. Calm. Set up. Done by lunch.

Same market. Same screen. Different bell. Completely different year.

453 winners. 11 winning months out of 12. The best 12 months any individual trader at this firm has ever put on the board. And on Wednesday at 3:00 PM Eastern, he is going live to show you exactly how the year unfolded.

Two things on this one you have not seen: a new deep dive into the system, and new news for anyone who’s been on the fence about installing this into their trading. Blake wants to deliver both himself, in his own voice, on Wednesday. So I am not going to step on his lines.

And Thursday, May 14, Blake starts working with a new group of traders to install the 10 AM Bell into their trading. Once that begins, the door shuts. Wednesday’s briefing is the last window left to hear it from him before that happens.

Honest question: if your goal is to be a more successful trader month after month, why would you skip 75 free minutes to fully evaluate the best 12-month run we’ve ever seen at this firm and the system behind it? That is the only ask. Show up. Decide for yourself which side of the bell you want to be on.

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If you have seen him — there’s new material in this one you haven’t. Be in the room when he delivers it.

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Oxford Club Members who subscribe to my newsletters and VIP Trading Research Services often ask this question: Who do you listen to?

Not other investment advisors, generally.

I prefer to do my own due diligence and reach my conclusions based on my research, plus over 40 years of experience.

However, there are a few individuals who have taught me a lot and – indirectly – helped make my readers a lot of money.

One of them is Peter Diamandis.

Diamandis is not an economist, business analyst or stock picker.

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He is the founder and chairman of the X Prize Foundation, executive founder and director of Singularity University, co-founder of Zero Gravity Corporation, co-founder and vice chairman of Space Adventures, co-founder and chairman of Rocket Racing League, co-founder of International Space University, co-founder of Planetary Resources, co-founder of Celularity, founder of Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, and vice chairman and co-founder of Human Longevity Inc.

It’s hard to look at that list and not feel like a bit of an underachiever.

Diamandis is tied into developments taking place in biotechnology, cloud computing, networks, sensors, robotics, artificial intelligence, genetics, 3D printing, nanotechnology, blockchain, automated and virtual reality, and dozens of other fields.

Some call Diamandis a “techno-optimist.”

He believes that innovations in science, technology and medicine are leading us into an era of unprecedented prosperity.

I would call him a rational optimist.

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  1. Digitization. Communications, news, knowledge, photos, videos, music and much more now travel the world instantly
  2. Deception. We don’t notice exponential growth in the digital realm because it is invisible to the naked eye. (But the impact is impossible to ignore.)
  3. Disruption. Digital technologies improve effectiveness and reduce costs, disrupting and transforming existing industries. 
  4. Demonetization. As technology becomes cheaper, money becomes less of a factor. (You can already download limitless apps to access terabytes of information – and a multitude of services – at a cost approaching zero.) 
  5. Dematerialization. Physical products that you used to buy – calculators, alarm clocks, CDs, DVDs, maps, GPS devices, radios, cameras, camcorders, voice recorders and much more – now sit on the smartphone in your pocket instead. 
  6. Democracy. Once something is digitized, more people have access to it. Powerful technologies now belong to us all, not just governments, big business and the uber-wealthy. 

What does all this have to do with making money in stocks?

A lot.

If you want to generate higher returns in the market, stop trying to outguess the economy and the market. Instead, think about business.

Especially the great innovators.

For example, my subscribers have locked in double- or triple-digit profits in a range of companies in our portfolio.

We’re talking about cutting-edge companies that dominate their fields. But it’s not just the gee-whiz science that makes them attractive.

These tend to be businesses with double-digit sales growth, expanding market share, better-than-expected earnings, high returns on equity, new products and services, heavy institutional support, and strong technical indicators.

They lead the market in both profit growth and price action.

Just as importantly, they are also leading us – as Diamandis would concur – to a healthier, greener, safer, richer world.

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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been urging my readers to claim their stake in what I believe to be the biggest IPO of the decade.

And I’m glad I did.

Because over the last 21 days, three critical events happened in rapid succession:

✓ March 17th: SpaceX crossed 10,000 active satellites in orbit.

The estimated threshold for offering full service to most of the globe.

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✓ April 1st: Elon filed the confidential IPO paperwork with the SEC.

The public filing could drop any day now. And when it does, the stampede begins.

✓ April 6th: Another rocket launched carrying 25 more satellites.

Proving SpaceX isn’t slowing down.

They’re accelerating. Building the network that will become the world’s first global internet carrier.

SpaceX just hit every technical milestone it needed to justify going public.

Everything I predicted is happening… right on schedule.

And there’s still a small window to get in BEFORE the public can buy shares.

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May 11, 2026 

Happy Monday!  

If you don’t recognize my name, I’m Katie Schaeffer, daughter of Bernie Schaeffer and COO here at Schaeffer’s Investment Research. 

I wanted to personally reach out before I head to lunch, to share a few things with you. 

Let’s start with what we’re heading into this week… 

  • Stocks are hovering near record highs, driven largely by continued AI and mega-cap tech strength.
  • Inflation data this week is the market’s biggest focus, with traders watching closely for clues to future Fed rate cuts. First release is tomorrow at 8:30AM
  • Volatility risks remain elevated from geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, even as overall market sentiment remains bullish. 

While most investors are getting steamrolled by this market, Vertical Options Trader continues to target consistent, high-powered returns. 

If that piqued your interest, then let’s dive in… 

Now, if you’ve tried to buy calls and puts to speculate on a stock’s direction, you may have found it sounds much easier than it really is. 

And in a market like we’ve seen in the first half of the year, it has proven to be even harder. But not to worry… there’s nothing wrong with you. 

Many traders have felt this way and experienced similar struggles, BUT I’m here to tell you… there are ways to control risk, reduce losses, and increase the likelihood of success when trading calls and puts… no matter the direction of the market. 

In addition to that, making triple-digit gains. 

Sounds too good to be true? Well, to a lot of traders, yes… but not to members of Vertical Options Trader. 

You see, a few years ago we accepted a handful of selected options traders into our service created around this idea of “little to no risk and maximum reward.” 

And the results were better than expected. Proving one thing… 

Growing a portfolio steadily with minimal risk while still maximizing profits is in fact possible! 

We’ve done it, and now we want to bring in another small set of investors to see how our “spread” strategy can change the way you trade for good. 

Before I go any further, Bernie always relies on one thing for our clients… actions

Here’s how just 2 of our most recent closeouts performed: 

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What’s even better about this service? 

Bernie picks out these trades single-handedly and he’s getting ready to deliver his picks for May and we want you in on them… 

As you may know, my father, Bernie Schaeffer, has over four decades of personal experience trading the options market…  seeing, and trading different market trends and variations… 

That’s why he’s the best at what he does. He knows how to pivot and move seamlessly through any market. 

And at a time when it was most needed, we deployed Vertical Options Trader built around a lesser-known trading strategy. 

Here’s how it works… 

Whether an underlying stock price is trending down or trending upwards, this strategy is set so you profit big regardless. 

In theory, it doesn’t matter precisely where the strike price is relative to the underlying stock, providing that the options that you write are cheaper than those that you buy. 

The purpose here is to basically reduce your overall investment in owning specific options contracts and therefore limit any potential losses.  

If the contracts you have bought expire out of the money and are worthless then the contracts you have written will be worthless as well. 

Making sure your losses are limited… regardless of which way the price of the underlying stock moves. 

So, your loss will simply be the difference between the money you invested in buying and the money you recouped through selling, your losses cannot be a dime higher than that. 

The ideal scenario that we optimize for Vertical Options Trader is that the underlying stock moves only moderately in price. 

Given the nature of the spread, the contracts you own may increase in value and enable you to make a profit while the contracts you have written never make it in the money and expire worthless: meaning you effectively profit on both aspects of the trade. 

Do you see how this could be a game changer for how you trade options… 

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Key Points

  • Cheesecake Factory shares have rallied more than 25% year to date, but with the stock trading near the average analyst price target of around $62, there may be limited upside from current levels.
  • The company has delivered strong performance despite industry headwinds, reporting record revenue, margin expansion, and unit growth in 2025 while also beating fourth-quarter earnings and revenue expectations.
  • The upcoming earnings report could act as a catalyst if results exceed expectations and shift analyst estimates, but without a meaningful surprise, the stock may remain range-bound.
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Investors in Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ: CAKE) have enjoyed a sweet run lately, with shares rising more than 22% year to date. But based on Wall Street estimates, much of the upside may already be baked in.

The stock hit an all-time intraday high near $70 in July before falling into the $40s by November, as investors grew concerned about consumer traffic in a softer macro environment and a highly competitive landscape. 

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Since then, shares have been edging higher. Over the five-month period between Nov. 24 and April 24, the stock is up more than 37% and is now trading just under $62.

The casual-dining company’s resilience amid broader industry pressures appears to have supported the recent rally. 

When Cheesecake Factory reports first-quarter results on Wednesday, investors will be watching to see how the company continues to manage that backdrop.

Consumer Sentiment, Costs, and Weather Have Pressured Restaurants

The restaurant industry has been facing several headwinds. Softer consumer sentiment has weighed on traffic, rising food and labor costs have pressured margins, and weather-related disruptions have been a drag on sales.

But Cheesecake Factory has done a solid job navigating those challenges. In 2025, the company reported record annual revenue, delivered margin expansion, and grew its unit base by about 7% with the addition of 25 new restaurants.

In the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report released Feb. 18, it reported earnings of $1 per share, down from $1.04 a year earlier but 2 cents above Wall Street estimates. Revenue of about $962 million rose more than 4% year over year and topped expectations by nearly $13 million.

Strong Execution Helped Offset Industry Pressures

In a press release announcing the Q4 results, Chief Executive David Overton addressed the difficult backdrop, saying, “Despite a more challenging operating environment across the restaurant industry, including weather-related impacts, revenue for the quarter finished within our expected range.”

He added that resilience and strong operating execution helped margins and adjusted diluted earnings per share reach the higher end of expectations. “Our operators remained focused on the factors within their control, delivering year-over-year improvements in labor productivity, wage management, hourly staff and manager retention, and guest satisfaction,” he said.

Looking ahead, the company said it anticipates first-quarter revenue of $955 million to $970 million. The outlook includes about a 1% weather-related impact and the closure of four restaurants in January. It expects adjusted net income margin to be about 5% at the midpoint of that range. The company also announced an increase to its dividend and expanded its share repurchase program for the quarter.

For 2026, Cheesecake Factory said it expects total revenue of around $3.9 billion at the midpoint, with net income margin also around 5%. The company plans to open up to 26 new restaurants, with the majority slated for the second half of the year.

Price Targets Suggest Limited Upside

Shares of Cheesecake Factory, which had risen roughly 9% ahead of the Q4 report on Feb. 18, fell about 3% in the session following its release.

At current levels, expectations point to limited upside or downside over the next year. The average 12-month price targetfor the stock is $62, which is 0.5% below the current price. Based on the targets issued over the past year, expectations range from about $50 to $75.

The consensus rating on the stock is Hold. Of the 17 analysts covering Cheesecake Factory, four rate it a Sell, seven rate it a Hold, and six rate it a Buy.

Cheesecake Factory Stock Has Outperformed Peers

Cheesecake Factory has been outperforming many of its peers. The stock’s roughly 26% gain over the last year has outpaced BJ’s Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI), which is up around 13%, Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI), which has gained roughly 1%, Bloomin’ Brands Inc. (BLMN), which is down more than 26%, and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (NASDAQ: CBRL), which has fallen around 30%.

From a valuation standpoint, the stock, which is trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 21X, is slightly higher than BJ’s Restaurants, which is trading at a P/E of roughly 18X. It is roughly in line with Darden Restaurants, which is trading at about 21X. Bloomin’ Brands is trading at a significantly higher multiple of around 60X, while Cracker Barrel does not have an applicable P/E ratio, reflecting its lack of recent profitability.

Upcoming Earnings Could Be a Catalyst

If Q1 results come in stronger than expected, shares could move higher, particularly if they are driven by improved sales trends or better-than-expected margins, which could prompt analysts to revisit their estimates and price targets.

At the same time, increased pressure on traffic, a more cautious consumer, or higher costs could have the opposite effect. Absent any meaningful surprises, the stock may continue to trade within a similar range.

Cheesecake Factory has delivered solid execution in a difficult operating environment, which has helped fuel a strong rebound in the stock. But with shares now trading near consensus price targets, much of that progress appears to be reflected in the stock. Unless the company delivers a meaningful upside surprise, it may struggle to move significantly higher from current levels.

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