Summary
Options can appear risky, but they also offer opportunities for substantial returns. Today, GAR nailed an INTC call that delivered over +1,500%. While rare, these trades highlight why patience and consistency in options trading can transform small investments into huge profits.
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📚 Deep Dive 📚
📈 The Power of Options Trading: How One INTC Trade Delivered 1,550% Gains
Why This Matters
Options trading is often misunderstood as “too risky” or “too complicated.” But when executed with patience, planning, and discipline, options can deliver outsized returns that stock-only investors rarely experience. Today, the GAR Capital team and our members saw a perfect example of that with Intel (INTC).
A $400 options trade turned into over $8,000—an incredible +1,550% gain in just 1 day. These moments don’t happen every week or month, but they show the power of staying in the game and following the process.
Why INTC Exploded Higher Today
The catalyst for this massive move came from NVIDIA. The chip giant announced a $5 billion investment into Intel, signaling strong confidence in Intel’s foundry business and future role in the semiconductor ecosystem. This headline not only boosted INTC’s stock price by more than 30% and also sent call option premiums SKYROCKETING.
When you combine a major corporate investment with Intel’s improving fundamentals, you get the kind of momentum that fuels outsized returns in the options market.
How It Happened
- The Trade: Anthony A. -
l took the INTC $26 Call expiring 9/19, which was highlighted multiple times by Carlos in the morning note, radio sessions, and watchlist charts channel.
- The Setup: INTC had strong momentum and bullish catalysts, which we identified for members. The setup gave us a low-cost entry with high reward potential.
- The Result: The contract exploded in value—jumping over 1,500% as Intel surged.
Screenshots shared in our Discord trophy room show members capitalizing on this exact play, from Anthony’s gain to student wins and option chain snapshots confirming the massive move.
Why These Trades Matter
Most weeks, option gains range from 20–100%. But a few times per year, you hit what we call “home run trades”—setups that deliver 1,000%+ returns. These are rare, but when they land, they add tremendous weight to the PnL for the year.
The key takeaway:
- Time in the game matters. The longer you trade smart, the more opportunities you’ll see.
- Patience is rewarded. Not every trade will be a 10x, but consistent participation puts you in position when they come.
- Education pays. Following structured analysis (like Carlos’ notes and charts) dramatically improves odds of success.
The Bigger Picture
This win is on top of what’s already been a strong 2025 for GAR Capital. Whether it’s Intel, Robinhood (HOOD), Palantir (PLTR), or others, the combination of preparation, community, and strategy gives traders the ability to ride momentum while managing risk.
For new traders: this isn’t about chasing lottery tickets. It’s about stacking consistent gains and staying ready for when the big winners come.
Final Word
Today’s INTC trade is proof of the power of options. A small trade size with proper planning can turn into life-changing profits. Stay disciplined, stay consistent, and stay in the game—because the next home run could be just around the corner.