META Platforms (META) is a hot stock—but also a high-priced one. My account has been growing this year, so with some extra funds available, I decided to jump into this surging name.
On Tuesday, with META trading at $717, I bought 1 contract of the META 1/16/26 $720 Call for a premium of $68. I was slightly concerned since they were reporting earnings the next day, but META has consistently blown past Wall Street’s estimates. I stuck to my plan and bought an option with a January expiration to protect against near-term volatility.
Earnings came out after the close on Wednesday—and META skyrocketed in after-hours trading. This morning, with a big two-day gain, I decided to lock in profits.
I bought the position for $68 and sold it today for $110, netting a $4,200 profit—a 61.7% return in just two days.
Trade Summary
7/28/25 – Buy to Open 1 META 1/16/26 $720 Call @ $68
7/31/25 – Sell to Close 1 META 1/16/26 $720 Call @ $110
💰 Profit: +$4,200
📈 Successful Trading,
Steve
The Options Coach