Isn’t it crazy how things change but always stay the same? On Tuesday, Jaguar Health Inc. (JAGX) ran from $2.80 per share at the open to $65.75 in after-hours trading. It created a ton of opportunities (and I’m happy for my after-hours win).
Finding volatile stocks in 2026 comes down to one core trading principle I teach consistently: traders get paid for movement, not opinions. Volatility creates price swings, and price swings create short-term opportunities when risk is controlled. The goal is not chaos, but controlled volatility that matches your strategy, tools and execution skills.
The past few months have been crazy for traders. First, the PDT rule ended on June 4. Then SpaceX gave us the biggest IPO in history on June 12. Then we had a crazy supernova summer (there were so many squeezes that short sellers flooded X with self-reflection posts).
Never forget that 90% of traders lose. And in the beginning, trading can be very confusing. I want you to survive your learning curve. And that’s why, in my own trades, I’m overly cautious. Here’s what I do: focus on the process.
The madness continues with supernovas galore! The volatility is BACK (and I LOVE it). Actually, I love it more than that (WAY more). It’s CRAZY how many wins I’ve already racked up. But there’s one thing everyone trading penny stocks and small caps REALLY needs to be aware of right now.
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