--- type: "Topics" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/topics/43155934.md" description: "Here, I'd like to make a clarification. Just to avoid any misunderstanding from friends who are new to options trading: when I followed Value Bro to buy options, I never went all-in before. Previously, the funds allocated for options were only about 60% of my total capital. During the sharp market drop in July recently, knowing it was an overreaction by the market, I bought options for companies like GOOG and AMZN in batches. By the end of July, I had gone all-in. However, after the rebound in the last two days, I sold a few AMZN option contracts and have already recovered about 25% of my cash. Additionally, I admit that going all-in at this golden buying opportunity involved a lot of luck. So, friends reading this post, please don't misunderstand, nor should you ignore the risks of options. In fact, while following Value Bro to trade TSM options, I also experienced a 50% loss in between. But I knew this was temporary, and since the overall position was profitable, I remained calm. Mentioning TSM is to remind those new to options trading to be cautious and not overlook the risks.Options are essentially leveraged instruments; they amplify both gains and losses.Finally, others' experiences can only serve as reference. Ultimately, you operate on your own and must bear the profits and losses yourself, taking responsibility for your principal." datetime: "2026-08-03T12:38:40.000Z" locales: - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/topics/43155934.md) - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/topics/43155934.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/topics/43155934.md) author: "[lscfreedom](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/14516616.md)" generator: "portal-rs" --- # Here, I'd like to make a clarification. … ### Related Stocks - [GOOG.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GOOG.US.md) - [AMZN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/AMZN.US.md) - [TSM.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/TSM.US.md) - [GOOGL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GOOGL.US.md) - [GOOGN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/GOOGN.US.md) ## Comments (22) - **有鱼的地方 · 2026-08-05T10:34:01.000Z**: However, LEAPS calls are essentially speculative and require timing; they have nothing to do with value investing. Once you encounter extreme volatility, your emotions will be thrown off balance. - **lscfreedom** (2026-08-05T13:02:35.000Z): Thanks for the reminder, I will control the risk. My current plan is to recover the principal, and then use the profits for investment or speculation 😁 - **九张机 · 2026-08-04T06:37:26.000Z**: I'm also learning from Value Bro to play leaps - **lscfreedom** (2026-08-04T08:17:53.000Z): Do the right thing, and do things right 😁. Let's keep it up. - **发发发发发发发发 · 2026-08-03T14:19:39.000Z**: My biggest problem is that I can't hold on to my positions. I'd make a few hundred dollars and then run, only to get beaten up by other stocks. Even following Value Bro for Apple and Google, I only made a few hundred dollars. Later, to prevent myself from selling too early, I had my husband follow t - **lscfreedom** (2026-08-03T14:36:57.000Z): Haha, the US stock market keeps surging amidst your fear; as long as you made money, that's what matters. - **发发发发发发发发** (2026-08-03T14:38:46.000Z): Yes, actually following Brother Value is very safe; he will also announce when he sells. I might have been scared by previous losses, so I just want to secure my profits. - **lscfreedom · 2026-08-03T14:05:21.000Z**: Value Bro is the real deal. Think about it, Value Bro makes money every year, and with only a 10% position, it doubles every year. That's impressive. If you want to make money, I recommend studying Value Bro's past posts carefully. I am currently a loyal follower of Value Bro's strategy, although I - **lscfreedom** (2026-08-03T14:06:54.000Z): The 10% position mentioned here means that Value Bro only allocates about 10% of his portfolio to buying long calls, yet he still makes a lot of money every year. Highly recommend that bros do some re - **银河威威 · 2026-08-03T13:03:38.000Z**: TSM really hasn't hit bottom yet. Value Bro makes mistakes too, but with his massive capital and infinite ammo, there's no risk of running out of money to average down. - **辰清** (2026-08-03T13:21:44.000Z): This isn't a matter of misreading; Value Bro usually gets trapped for a while after buying. Don't expect the price to surge immediately upon purchase, as buying in anticipation of an immediate rise li - **lscfreedom** (2026-08-03T13:34:51.000Z): I've studied Value Bro's strategy. He uses a left-side approach, building positions in batches. Buy more as it drops. So, if you follow along, you need to consider your own actual situation. For compa - **银河威威** (2026-08-03T13:39:34.000Z): TSM won't drop much; it will rise when combined with storage. Around 380 should be about right. --- > **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**