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
The Mindset Shift That Made Me Millions February 25, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Trillions of dollars move through the stock market every single day. Picture it: clouds of cash sifting through the air. Flying from households and businesses, into and out of the market. All day long. Every day. With all that money changing hands, there should be a way to snag some…
The Little-Known AI Stock Pushing New Highs February 24, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - We’ve heard about them for months… “AI bubble” fears. And some of the biggest names in the industry look ready to burst. But we don’t hear much about the amazing trading opportunities that come from this massive money shift…
If You’re Missing the Big Gains… February 23, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Your alarm goes off. The smell of freshly brewed coffee gives you that first rush of energy. And for once, the morning isn’t chaos. The kids are quiet. The commute is smooth. You sit down at your desk with your watchlist pulled up and think: today’s the day. The day my account trajectory changes forever. […]
Generational Wealth or Generational Debt (Your Choice) February 20, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - One of our favorite stocks in the market just spiked 2,638%. Let that sink in. If you had $2,000 of this stock before the spike, at its peak, your account would be worth over $52,000 … from one trade. And it’s far from the last spike of its kind. (As always, past performance does not […]
Yearly Losses ➡️ Millionaire Trader: 1 Simple Philosophy February 19, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Imagine hitting a hot streak after months of studying, feeling like you finally hit your stride… Only to watch your trades turn ice-cold, vaporizing all your profits and then some. It’s a painful, frustrating experience most of us know all too well.
How a Few Hours in This Market Rivals a Year’s Investment February 18, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - We perfected it. The best trading strategy in the stock market right now. Almost every day last week, we saw stocks that followed this pattern. And this week, it’s the only setup you need to pay attention to. Forget combing through CNN and CNBC articles about what the Magnificent 7 are up to. Those stocks are too expensive and move too slowly. They don’t offer enough opportunity for small accounts. Instead, my students and I target stocks that run +50% in a matter of hours.
The Smartest Way to Hedge Against AI Disruption February 17, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - There was a collective sigh of relief the first few years of ChatGPT… Users described it as a glorified autocomplete. Businesses found that most AI implementations still needed an employee to hold its hand. But that was three years ago. And in the tech sector, things happen fast.
Presidents’ Day: A Trader’s Guide February 16, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Depending on where you’re from, today might be celebrated under different names. While most of us now refer to the third Monday in February as Presidents’ Day, officially, it’s still a celebration of George Washington’s Birthday. Go figure.
Stop Wasting The Biggest Opportunity In Trading History February 13, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - I don’t think you “get it” (yet)… Now is the best time in history to be a trader. Collective knowledge, education, and technology have combined into a world where anyone can design their own financial future. No degree necessary, no geographic limitations.
How to Avoid the “Boogey Man” February 12, 2026 Tim Sykes Daily - Every week, I see it happen… Another trader gets wiped out by the same setup. Their entire account: Gone. The worst part is, they never see it coming. And it could happen to anyone who’s unfamiliar with this play.
