You could buy 100 shares of
$META right now for $52,700.
Or you could buy the $500 call LEAP expiring January 2028 for $14,485. Same 100 shares of exposure. 72% less capital. Nearly two years of runway.
The trade:
Strike: $500
Expiration: January 21, 2028
Premium: ~$144.85 per contract
Breakeven: $644.85
If
$META hits $700, this LEAP returns ~38%
If
$META hits $800, this LEAP returns ~107%
If
$META hits $900, this LEAP returns ~176%
Buying 100 shares at $527 and watching it hit $900 is a 71% return. The LEAP more than doubles that.
Why I like the setup:
- Revenue up 22% YoY. Advertising business still accelerating.
- Llama AI models are open source and powering thousands of applications
- Reality Labs losses narrowing as Meta Quest ecosystem grows
- Stock is down 20% from its 52-week highs
- 668 days to expiration gives the thesis time to play out
Risk is limited to the premium paid. The upside is multiples of that.
Note: LEAPs are one tool inside a broader portfolio. Owning shares is always the primary use of capital. This is a selective add-on for high-conviction moments when conditions align.
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