Earn Your Leisure Nancy Pelosi’s Stock Option Strategy Explained (And Why It’s So Effective)
Jan 31, 2026
They spotlight a high-profile investor's heavy trading activity and headline-making positions. The conversation breaks down deep in-the-money long-term call strategies and how intrinsic value reduces time decay. Trade timing and suggested entry prices come up alongside discussion of profit-taking and separate portfolio moves.
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Deep In-The-Money LEAPS Strategy
- Nancy Pelosi frequently buys deep in-the-money long-dated call options (LEAPS) on blue-chip tech names.
- This builds intrinsic value exposure with reduced time decay while keeping upside participation.
Huge Short-Term Trading Disclosure
- Pelosi reported roughly $69 million in stock and options activity between late Dec '25 and mid-Jan '26.
- Troy and Rashad highlight $26 million in stock trades in one month as evidence of significant activity.
Trade Leaps For Less Time Decay
- Buy deep in-the-money calls to reduce theta (time decay) sensitivity compared with near-the-money options.
- Accept higher cost for greater intrinsic value and more protection on downside moves.