Tim SykesFounder of Weekend Trader
Tim Sykes is one of America’s most recognizable and successful self-made traders — a 20-year veteran best known for turning a modest $12,415 Bar Mitzvah gift into more than $7.7 million in verified trading profits.
His unique approach to trading tiny, overlooked stocks has made him a fixture on major media platforms, including Steve Harvey, Larry King, Fox Business, and CNN, while earning coverage from Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Financial Times.
But Tim’s accomplishments extend far beyond his own trading success. Over the past two decades, he has become one of the most influential trading educators in the world — mentoring thousands of students and helping more than 50 of them become millionaires. Countless others have used Tim’s strategies to achieve six-figure profits and transform their financial lives.
Beyond trading, Tim is a dedicated philanthropist. Through the Tim Sykes Foundation, he has donated millions to build more than 100 schools for children around the world.
Today, Tim remains committed to one goal: helping everyday traders take control of their financial future — one weekend at a time.
Tim Sykes’ Articles
How To Catch This Sector Surge Early March 17, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - There’s a tech sector quietly gaining steam right now. Right under the nose of Wall Street fat cats and retail traders alike. It’s not AI… But the market opportunity is the same.
“If I Had to Start Over With $0 Today…” What My $27 Million Student Would Trade March 16, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - My student Jack Kellogg turned $7,000 into over $27 million in verified trading profits. Last year alone, he averaged $25,722 per day. So I asked him a simple question: “Jack, if you lost everything tomorrow and had to start over from scratch in 2026, what would you trade?” His answer shocked me.
From Gym Teacher to Millionaire Trader March 13, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - A few years ago, Strati worked as a gym teacher earning $50,000 a year. He felt fulfilled, but wanted a side hustle to sweeten his income. After turning to the stock market, he eventually found Jack Kellogg, my most successful millionaire student. That’s when he started to learn my patterns.
How to Trade Low Float Stocks in 7 Steps March 12, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - This is one of the most important concepts for you to learn … It’s one of the big things that makes stock prices rise and fall. What drives volatility? What makes a stock jump 336% or more in a single day?
How To Trade War Stocks March 11, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Every seasoned trader is saying the same thing right now: “The best setups feed on this volatility.” We’ve already seen...
The ONLY Trade Setup To Watch This Week March 10, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Last week was a “fire at will” market. Everything in our small-cap sector was spiking. Just look at the runners from Friday...
The Strongest Catalyst in the History of the Market March 9, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - We’re in the first few days of an escalating war in Iran… The UAE defence ministry says it’s responding to more Iranian missile and drone threats. Explosions were reported in Qatar and Bahrain. Azerbaijan says it’s preparing “retaliatory measures” after being attacked by two Iranian drones. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will send four fighter jets to Qatar to strengthen defensive operations. Trump himself said the war could last weeks.
While Everyone Panics, Traders Profit March 6, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - An Iranian drone hit a residential building in Dubai on Sunday morning. Thankfully, it failed to detonate. Because I literally had an Airbnb booked nearby starting Monday. This is real, people. The Middle East is a battle zone. The markets are rattled. But my AI doesn’t even know there’s a war going on…
The Only Job Security in an AI Economy March 5, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and Block, Inc. (formerly Square, Inc.), just fired 40% of his workforce. That’s 4,000 employees. Gone. And you’re running out of time to avoid the same fate… His explanation? “Our business is strong.” Why cut 4,000 people if the business is thriving? It’s simple … AI does their jobs now.
The War in Iran: Stocks I’m Watching March 4, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Over the weekend, the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran. War is ugly. And I hope this one ends quickly. But as traders, we can’t ignore the obvious volatility created by global conflict. Especially in oil-rich areas of the world… The first bombs dropped on Saturday. By Monday morning, March 2: • Brent crude […]
