Dear Reader, They say fortunes are made in chaos. And on one brutal day in early April, trillions of dollars vanished from the market. It was the worst selloff since March 2020. Bitcoin dropped nearly 6%. Stocks tanked across the board. Headlines screamed meltdown. Most investors pulled back. But Dan Oksnevad? He sprinted in. “I’m running straight into it,” he told The Wall Street Journal. Dan, a 37-year-old marketing director, threw 90% of his portfolio — including retirement funds — into Bitcoin and crypto-heavy stocks like MicroStrategy. “I truly think volatility is where fortunes are made,” he said. And then he dropped the line that stuck with me:
He wasn’t alone. Another trader, Kiel Elliott, called himself a “degenerate gambler” as he put $40,000 into GameStop call options. “I’m probably losing years off my life,” he said. “I need to remind myself I could lose it all tomorrow.” A 20-year-old named Will Seaman dumped two-thirds of his portfolio into just two stocks — Recursion and Lucid — hoping for a bounce on tariff headlines. He called it a rollercoaster, caught between his “irresponsible gambler” and “wise old investor” instincts. Some of those bets paid. GameStop jumped 25%. Recursion surged 30%. Dan’s crypto stack ripped higher. But let’s be clear: Just because you made money doesn’t mean it was smart. These were coin flips with consequences. If they missed, we’d be telling a very different story. Dan’s trade was gutsy. Maybe even brilliant. But it was still a bet. There’s another kind of trader out there. One who watches chaos and quietly profits from it. Calm in the StormIf you’re in your 60s or 70s, watching every dollar, you already know... You don’t need bravado. You need a blueprint. Back on May 5th, while chaos ruled the headlines, I showed you a smarter trade. Berkshire Hathaway had just dropped 5% in a single day after Warren Buffett announced he was stepping down. It was the end of an era. Buffett wasn’t just a figurehead. He was the brand. So when Greg Abel took the reins, investors panicked. Headlines screamed legacy risk. The stock tumbled. But while others were spooked, Smart Money stepped in. I showed you the trade: A $902,000 bet that Berkshire wouldn’t fall below $500 “Cash Line” by June.
This wasn’t a Hail Mary. It was a defined risk put spread. Sell the $500s, buy protection at $480. If the stock stayed above $500, the trader got paid. It was a line in the sand. And the trader bet it wouldn’t break. The Trade WorkedAs of today, May 19th, that trade is up 39%. While the media screamed volatility... While others chased meme stocks and crypto plays... You had a chance to follow the real money. And collect. But most readers didn’t take it. Maybe it felt too boring. Too slow. Not dramatic enough. That’s the trap. Because while you were waiting for the next headline... That trade was stacking profits. Week by week. Life With Options Is BetterThey say options are risky. But the truth is — options are how smart investors manage risk. They give you leverage, yes. But more importantly, they give you control. Control over how much you can lose. Control over how much you can make. Control over when and how you want to act. You don’t have to predict the future. You just have to define the boundaries. That’s what our Buffett trader did. He didn’t guess where the stock would go. He made a bet on where it wouldn’t go. Berkshire has dipped below $500 before. But it never stayed there. This time, it didn’t either. And now that quiet, defined-risk trade is up nearly 40%. Real ConfidenceThe Journal called these traders gamblers. But here’s what pros know: Options aren’t risky. They’re strategic. They let you take bold positions without betting the farm. They turn chaos into opportunity. And once you place that first defined risk trade? You’re never the same again. Because you stop reacting to the noise. And start following the footprints. What to Do NowKeep watching Berkshire’s $500 level. That’s the line the $902K trader bet on. If it holds, this trade could keep running. But if you’ve been on the sidelines? This is your signal. You don’t need to gamble. You don’t need to go all in. You just need a smart, protected way to enter the game. Because in this market? Survival is the edge. And options are how you earn it. Trade smart. Until tomorrow, Josh Belanger Disclaimer: Some of the links above are part of paid promotions. If you take action, we may earn a small commission. I only share stuff I believe is worth your attention. Josh Belanger's results are not typical and are not a guarantee of your success. Josh is an experienced investor and your results will vary depending on education, work experience, and background. Josh does not personally participate in every investment alert he provides. Due to sensitivity of financial information, we do not know or track the typical results of our students. Josh’ strategies may not always be accurate, and his investments may not always be profitable. They could result in a loss of an entire investment. We cannot guarantee that you will make money or that you will be successful if you employ his trading strategies specifically or generally. Consequently, your results may significantly vary from his. We do not give investment, tax, or other professional advice. Reference to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that security. Specific securities are mentioned for informational purposes only. All investments involve risk, and the past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, financial product, investment strategy, or individual’s investment does not guarantee future results or returns. Investors are fully responsible for any investment decisions they make. Such decisions should be based solely on an evaluation of their financial circumstances, investment objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.
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Senin, 19 Mei 2025
This Buffett Trade Is Up 39% and Most Readers Ignored It
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