The Queen of Capital Gains — Nancy Pelosi Just Bet Up to $6 Million on These 2 Stocks

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Congressional stock trading remains one of the most controversial issues in Washington. Attempts to ban lawmakers from owning and trading individual stocks routinely stall in Congress itself, despite years of criticism from ethics watchdogs and investors. The reason is easy to understand. 

Numerous academic studies have found that members of Congress have historically outperformed the broader market, fueling concerns that lawmakers benefit from information gathered through their oversight responsibilities long before it reaches the public.

No politician attracts more attention in this debate than former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. While the trades are officially disclosed under her husband Paul Pelosi’s name, many investors closely follow the family’s portfolio because it has generated returns that have outpaced not only the S&P 500 but, at times, also the track record of legendary investor Warren Buffett.

Now Pelosi has disclosed two new trades worth up to $6 million combined, and both are aggressive bets on future stock gains.

Pelosi’s Latest Moves Target Intel and Uber

According to congressional disclosure filings, Pelosi purchased up to $5 million worth of call options on Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and up to $1 million worth of call options on Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER).

The positions consist of:

The filings indicate Pelosi is not simply buying shares. Instead, she is using options, a strategy that can amplify returns while requiring far less upfront capital.

Options are often the preferred tool of sophisticated investors because they allow them to control a large number of shares without committing the full purchase price required to buy the stock outright.

What These Trades Actually Mean

Each options contract represents 100 shares. That means Pelosi’s 200 Intel call options provide control over 20,000 Intel shares at a fixed purchase price of $50 per share through March 19, 2027. The Uber position works the same way. The 200 call contracts provide the right to buy 20,000 Uber shares at $50 per share until the same expiration date.

Rather than spending millions of dollars to purchase 20,000 shares outright, an investor pays an options premium to secure the right to buy those shares later. If the stock climbs well above the strike price, the options can become far more profitable than simply owning the stock.

The trade also comes with a built-in clock. If the stock fails to rise enough before March 2027, the contracts could expire worthless. In that case, the maximum loss is limited to the premium paid.

Why These Bets Are Notable

The Intel trade stands out because it suggests a long-term bullish view on a company many investors have largely written off. Intel has spent years trying to rebuild its manufacturing business and regain ground lost to competitors such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD).

Uber is a different story. The ride-sharing giant has already emerged as a profitable technology platform and continues expanding its delivery and mobility ecosystem. With Uber shares trading just below $70, Pelosi’s $50 strike price already sits well below the current market value.

Intel, meanwhile, trades around $132, placing its strike price far below the current trading level as well.

Of course, options are not guarantees of future gains. They magnify both rewards and risks. A stock can move in the right direction and still leave option holders disappointed if gains fail to exceed the premium paid. Still, savvy investors pay attention when one of Washington’s most successful and closely watched traders commits millions of dollars to a specific thesis.

Key Takeaway

In short, Pelosi’s latest disclosures reveal two sizable bullish bets on Intel and Uber, totaling as much as $6 million. More importantly, she chose call options instead of common stock, a strategy designed to maximize upside while limiting losses to the premium invested.

Regardless of where investors stand on congressional stock trading, these filings offer a glimpse into where one of the market’s most scrutinized portfolios sees opportunity. That doesn’t mean investors should blindly follow the trades. It does mean Intel and Uber deserve a closer look, especially when a trader with a history of market-beating returns is willing to place millions behind the idea.

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