The Most Consistent Way to Make Money in Options

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[Subscribe here]() for more [The Most Consistent Way to Make Money in Options]( [Josh Belanger](joshbelanger) Oct 29 joshbelanger   [READ IN APP](   There I was, scrolling through my trade desk notes, when a message popped up that made me do a double take. This one was a classic. Someone new to options trading wrote in, clearly confused: “My put option went down, but my account value went up?” Right off the bat, you could tell they were stumped. They’d only been buying call options for months—then last week, they switched it up and decided to try their hand with a put. They thought OKLO was overhyped, so they figured it’d be the perfect time to buy a put option and bet against it. Now, if you haven’t been watching OKLO, here’s the scoop: This Sam Altman-backed energy stock has been grabbing headlines like wildfire. It’s not just any startup—it’s part of a “nuclear renaissance,” fueled by big tech’s hunger for cleaner energy sources. The AI hype has breathed new life into nuclear power as companies like Amazon and Google pour serious cash into “small modular reactors” (SMRs). These little nuclear powerhouses are supposed to be cheaper, faster to build, and greener than traditional plants. That all sounds nice… but let’s look at what happened. OKLO’s stock has shot up a whopping 176% in the last couple of weeks. And when our new trader finally dipped into put options, OKLO went up another 28% overnight. So naturally, they woke up expecting that put option’s value to be in the dumps. But instead, they saw their account value go up. Here’s what happened: They didn’t buy a put option—they sold it. That’s a completely different ballgame. Instead of paying a debit to buy a put, they collected a credit from selling it. When you sell a put, you’re betting the stock won’t drop below a certain price by the option’s expiration date. And since OKLO surged, that put’s value decreased—meaning their sold position increased in value. They accidentally found themselves on the right side of the trade. Talk about luck. They’d gone in with one intention and ended up with the exact opposite position. But the market’s no place for happy accidents. And that’s the lesson here. When you make a trade by mistake and end up ahead? Close it immediately. Don’t hold it, don’t get cocky, and definitely don’t think you’ve cracked some secret code. You got lucky, so cash it out, thank the market gods, and move on. Because we’ve all been there: days when you think, “If only I’d done the opposite, I’d be sitting on a mountain of cash.” That mindset can be deadly for a trader. It’s a dangerous trap—one that makes you second-guess your strategy and rely on hunches or sheer luck. But that’s not why we trade. We’re not here for a lottery ticket or a lucky guess. We’re here to execute clear, controlled strategies. That’s exactly why I started Options Insider. It’s for people who want to avoid these costly rookie mistakes and build capital-efficient, precision-driven options strategies. With Options Insider, you’re not just getting trade ideas—you’re getting a foundation. A framework. We give you high-conviction plays, tactical insights, and clear action plans so that you’re not relying on hope or some “if-only” feeling. You’ll learn how to profit from every market cycle with discipline and confidence. That’s why I’m rolling out a special Options Trading Crash Course. It’s my personal playbook from my Wall Street days, tailored to show you how to trade options like a pro—no second-guessing, no hoping for luck. Think of it as your own “Costanza moment.” Remember in Seinfeld when George Costanza realizes his life improves when he does the opposite of his instincts? Options can work like that—doing the opposite of what the market expects is often where the real profits are. It’s about learning to see options as tools for capital efficiency, maximizing your upside while minimizing risk. And once you know how to use them right, options become the most consistent way to build wealth in the market. Trade smart, Josh Belanger P.S. Last call—our monthly subscription option closes in less than 24 hours. Don’t miss out! [Click here to secure your spot now.]( You’re currently a free subscriber. Upgrade for the full experience and receive exclusive special reports like "How to Get Rich in The Stock Market" and "Congress' Secret Stock Playbook: The Top 5 Power Picks Revealed”. [Upgrade to paid](   [Like]( [Comment]( [Restack](   © 2024 Josh Belanger 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104 [Unsubscribe]() [Get the app]( writing]()