About Me

I’m Charles E. Kirk (a.k.a. C.E. Kirk). I’ve been in the trenches of the financial markets since the early ’90s—long before crypto became trendy and Robinhood made free trades mainstream. In 2003, I created The Kirk Report (TKR) as my personal platform to share what actually works: price action analysis, actionable research, high-probability setups, critical lessons, and, yes, even the mistakes that taught me everything I know.

My Journey

• Completely self-taught active investor (since ’96)
• Former private investigator and law school grad (’99)
• Launched the report when blogs were considered cutting-edge (’03)
• Gained fame following a Barron's profile (’06)
• Stepped away from social media to refocus on investing & report (’11)
• Turned a $2,000 starter portfolio (’93) into 8 figures
• Helped over 17,000 investors achieve their financial goals

Don’t let that overview fool you—none of this came easily! The markets have humbled me countless times, but every loss provided invaluable lessons that sharpened my skills. Achieving consistent success in trading requires paying your dues through losses or investing in understanding what truly works. I've done both—and continue to learn from the very best.

Along the way, I’ve made it my mission to give back to the community that gave me so much by teaching others how to sidestep costly pitfalls. They say the best way to learn is by teaching—I've been proving that true since 2003.

What I Do

Each week, I equip my members with everything they need to successfully manage their investments independently and confidently. I deliver timely reports—some detailed, others concise—all filled with practical, actionable ideas you can adapt to your own investment approach.

I’ll also ping you with timely email or text updates whenever there's something actionable you shouldn’t miss. My approach is straightforward: clear insights, no fluff, real results.

Why It Matters

Most newsletters are noise—or worse, AI-generated slop. Mine isn't. It’s a genuine resource written by only one man providing a real market edge—clear, actionable, and reliable. Whether you swing trade or invest long-term, you'll get exactly what I personally rely on: focused research, actionable ideas and useful strategies. You'll also learn a lot about how to use your investing to learn to become a better person to yourself and your family.

A Bit Personal

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference.” — Robert Frost

After earning degrees in philosophy and political science (’93), I spent several years as a private investigator before graduating law school in ’99. Investing started as a hobby but quickly became my life's pursuit and passion.

Instead of accepting a promising offer at a highly-respected law firm, I convinced my wife (who I first met freshman year in college and we've been together ever since) to let me prove myself as a trader for two years. We’ve never looked back!

Since then, we’ve lived a life many only dream of—calling places like Southern Utah (near Zion National Park), Princeville (Kauai), Scottsdale, Arizona, and now Bend, Oregon home, while traveling the globe. We enjoyed the freedom of working remotely long before it became commonplace.

As a side hobby, later in life I became a competitive pickleball player achieving a near 5.0 rating, winning numerous medals and competitions. In 2023, however, a serious accident changed everything—a sand dune collapsed under my ATV, rolling me over four times, and broke my spine at the T4 level, almost killing me.

Today, I'm completely paralyzed from the chest down. Most fortunately, I still retain the full use of my hands, arms, and mind. With unwavering support from my wife, family, friends, and The Kirk Report community, I've embraced a second chance at life. I am now focused more than ever on living life to its fullest while helping others succeed more than I have through teaching, sharing, and inspiring through my experiences in this report.

Who It’s For

If you're an intelligent, self-directed investor seeking clarity, actionable strategies, and a genuine edge—without the noise, hype, or hand-holding—you’re in the right place.

The Bottom Line

The Kirk Report is your direct line to my personal investment playbook and research. No gimmicks. No up sells. No Discord drama. No distractions. Just clear, honest, time-tested insights earned through decades of daily market experience.

Ready to level up your investing? LET'S GO!