Headache!
I woke up with a massive headache!
This is the reality of doing things like these.
Damn.
Never again...
Thankfully, other than the headache, I didn't feel that bad, contrary to the others who were running to and back from the bathroom.
Ashley's parents ca back from their escapade around late-morning.
They took one look at the bleary-eyed crowd of us sprawled around the house and sighed.
"No trouble, but you guys need to clear out soon," Ashley's mom said.
Jacob looked over at , rubbing his eyes. "Hey, can you drive Lucy and ho?"
"Sure," I replied, stretching.
I said my goodbyes and gave my final hugs to Ashley and Julie, as well as said bye to Dylan, and then, with Jacob and Lucy, I headed back to the birthday hall where my car was parked.
As we walked up to the car, Lucy bubbled out excitedly, "I'm sitting in the front!"
"No, you're not. He's my homie; I'm sitting in the front." Jacob imdiately countered.
I looked back at them, a bit surprised.
'Wow, where did that co from?' I thought. Jacob was talking back to Lucy?
Lucy pouted but didn't argue further, and Jacob slid into the front seat.
When we reached Jacob's house, I parked the car and then stepped out for a second and we said our goodbyes.
"It was mad fun," Jacob said. "We should hang out more often before sumr's up."
"For sure, but you need to free up so ti first. Lucy, don't be snagging my guy like that."
Lucy laughed. "Thanks for the ride, Jack," she said with a smile.
I watched them walk away before getting back into the driver's seat and driving off.
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Three days later, on June 25th, I prepared for my next move in the stock market.
I did my morning routine, training my body and sharpening my mind. I hit the pavent for a neighborhood run, logging a solid five miles to soak in so sunshine and fresh air.
Once back ho, I showered and then entered the office to check the brokerage account I shared with my father.
[ETRADING]
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[Account Na: Jason Somnus & My Dear Son]
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[Total Balance: $91,575.00]
[Available Balance: $0.00]
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[Market Value of Holdings: $91,575.00]
[Buying Power: $0.00]
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Portfolio:
[USANA Health Sciences ($USNA)] [$12.21] {[ 7,500 shares ]}
[% Gain Over Last Month: 81%]
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Recent Transactions:
[Excercised Options / Shares Purchase: USNA Call Option, Quantity: 7500]
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Finally, the options were automatically exercised, and I now held 7,500 shares of USANA Health Sciences.
However, I had other plans for these funds.
This company was nearing its peak. It would no longer be the stock to invest in over the next few months.
Of course, it was only now that USANA was getting exposure in the mainstream dia. It was now that the rich would dump their shares on the novice traders and the unlucky souls driven by FOMO (fear of missing out).
But this had nothing to do with .
'I need to talk with dad,' I thought.
But my parents were at work, so for the next few hours, I researched a few successful traders of the ti and what they were currently doing.
One person who imdiately ca to mind was Mikael Burry, who would famously profit from the 2008 Mortgage Crisis. As of 2002, he was leading his own hedge fund with moderate success.
I checked out Daniel Tepper who would also make money in that crisis.
He invested 2B$ in comrcial mortgage-backed-securities, betting on the fact that the governnt would bail out banks during the crisis.
And he was absolutely right about it.
The governnt would purchase up to 1.25 trillion dollars worth of mortgage-backed securities using U.S. taxpayers money.
He would make over 8B$ within a single year.
These were the smart people that I was eyeing for whenever I would begin turning my plan into reality.
After my dad ca back from work, I imdiately invited him to the office and explained to him what happened as he sat down beside .
Mom ca in a while later and stood behind us, looking at what we were doing.
I also told them that I had opened a new brokerage account where I could use leverage and asked them to let transfer $45,000 from this account to the new one.
Dad rubbed his forehead, clearly processing everything. They both looked at each other, not sure what to say.
"Eighty grand profit in less than two months," Dad finally said, shaking his head in disbelief. "You've really brought us surprises. Do you sohow know what those stocks will do beforehand?"
I smiled. "I might just be a genius, Dad. I can see the patterns."
Mom looked at seriously, "But can't it go south really fast? You're sure you know what you're doing?" She said with caution in her voice.
"That's why I want to keep half of the money in this account, Mom," I assured her. "I will make a safe investnt so that you won't need to worry about the money for my education."
Dad leaned back, folding his arms. "I gotta hand it to you, kid. It's impressive. Just don't get ahead of yourself, alright?" He sighed, a hint of concern creeping into his voice. "You know, the son of my colleague made over a hundred grand on so risky bet, just like you. He ended up losing it all and then so.
Ended up deep in debt and fell into depression.... Keep us inford about what you're doing with that money, okay?"
"I'll definitely keep you updated. And as for you, Dad, I think it's ti you went for a check-up at the doctor. I will take out so more money and send it to you. Consider it a gift from your profitable son."
Mom chuckled softly, shaking her head. "He's got a point, dear. It wouldn't hurt to get a check-up."
Dad hesitated for a mont, then nodded, his expression softening. "Alright, alright. I'll make an appointnt. But promise you'll be careful with that money, okay?"
"I promise, Dad," I replied sincerely. "And thanks for everything."
As soon as they were gone, I turned back to my computer and initiated the necessary transfers, moving $46,000 from the joint brokerage account into my personal bank account.
There was still so money left from the sports bet after buying the car and so gifts, and on the following day, my parents sent an additional $5,500 to pay for a dormitory room, so my funds were growing.
[Bank Of Arica]
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[Account Owner: Jack Somnus]
[Account Balance: $55,188.09]
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As for the money left on the joint brokerage account, I purchased a few solid software stocks.
It wasn't because I wanted to diversify; that's what normal people needed to do, not .
I had all the knowledge to go all in at all tis.
However, I wanted to ease my parents' minds.
They didn't need any additional stress.
The $46,575.00 remaining in that brokerage account wasn't just a sum of money; it represented their trust in .
I will gladly let this money be sacrificed for their well-being.
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