Market Mondays: Strategic Wins in Chip Stocks – AMD, Micron, and the Power of Access in Investing
Date: October 31, 2025 | EYL Network

Episode Overview

This episode of Market Mondays dives deep into the dynamic landscape of chip stocks—focusing on key players like AMD and Micron—while exploring actionable strategies for making money in any market circumstance. The hosts, along with market expert Ian Dunlap, unpack real-life option trade stories, principles of risk control, the importance of access to information, and how joining investment communities can provide an edge in the ever-evolving world of investing.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

The Chip Stock Ecosystem: Context and Recent Performance

• Competitive Landscape: The team reviews the high activity in the chip sector. Companies named include AMD, Micron (MU), ASML, TSMC, NVIDIA, and Broadcom.

  • “Let's talk about the chip stocks because you know Qualcomm, Nvidia, AMD... it’s been a very competitive year.” [02:21]

• Spotlight on AMD:

  • Recap of a past Market Mondays recommendation of AMD options—guest Dave Shands realized a 300% return, demonstrating the power of early, informed action.
  • Hosts reflect on walking Dave through his first option trade, emphasizing education and risk management.
  • “It was his first time trading option. So I had to actually, you know, get his phone and show him how to trade an option.” [03:56 / 03:59 - Financial Analyst 1]

• Risk Control and Scaling:

  • Advice to newcomers: never over-invest in a new or first trade, even if it turns out profitable in hindsight. Importance of maintaining discipline.
  • “Don't put too much into it because, you know, if things do go south, you don't want your first trade to... you know, never come back, facing the whole situation.” [04:03 - Financial Analyst 1]

Advanced Option Strategies with Micron (MU) and Others

• Micron Trades: Real-Life Application

  • The hosts share how their long-term conviction in Micron led them to hold through volatility, even as contracts depreciated significantly.
  • Strategy: Buy with time (LEAPS), understand the company's fundamentals, and scale out of positions at set profit “thresholds.”
  • “We watched those [Micron] contracts climb. We watched those contracts depreciate first... this is why we buy time. Because I believe in the company.” [05:59 - Expert 2]

• Profit-Taking and Scaling

  • Emphasize always starting with multiple contracts if possible. Sell off portion and recoup investment once 100% profit is achieved, then let remaining ride and scale accordingly as profits reach 200%, 300%, and beyond.
  • “Once I get a hundred percent from that call, I take my initial investment out and I like to let the rest run.” [06:56 - Expert 2]
  • “I'm scaling... when I talk about my option stacks, I'm looking at, look, I got five MU calls, right? But they've all been stacked out on top of each other.” [07:13 / 09:09 - Expert 2]

• Reinvesting Profits and Rolling Positions

  • Continual reassessment and repositioning as milestones are reached: sell, reinvest in a higher strike or longer dated contract, review company fundamentals, and anticipate catalysts (e.g., upcoming events, Fed rate changes, seasonal rallies).
  • “When it gets to 160, I'm looking at the 170 call... I use some of that initial investment now to reinvest. Because the company, I don't think it's slowing down...” [07:35 - Expert 2]

The Power of Access and Community in Investing

• EYL University and Collaborative Education

  • Highlight the outsized value provided by EYL University’s options calls, monthly classes, and strong online community, as members get real-time insights on trades the instructors themselves are making.
  • The EYL University community is compared to a “real institution,” praised for its administrative backbone and regional chapters.
  • “You’re riding in the same car that he does... a vested interest that the thing works out because I mean, he has money on the line just like you do.” [10:20 - Expert 1]

• Insider Experiences and Confidence from Unique Access

  • Traveling to NVIDIA's campus offered firsthand looks at cutting-edge technology and future roadmaps, fortifying confidence in long-term investments.
  • Relaying private conversations with high-level Silicon Valley executives who forecasted AMD's breakout as NVIDIA’s overwhelming demand spilled over.
  • “We got to actually, you know, talk to executives, we got to walk the campus, we got to actually see it. So that level of access is like, it's almost invaluable.” [12:24 - Expert 1]
  • “When it spills over, AMD is perfectly positioned because they’re the second company. This is somebody that’s a senior executive in a Fortune 10 company.” [12:36 - Expert 1]

• The Velocity of Information and Staying Focused

  • Emphasizes how quickly markets and opportunities move, making real-time access to information (via networks or communities) critical for big wins.
  • “If you don’t get distracted, you can’t, you can’t get distracted because, man, it’s moving. The world is moving so quickly. But, man, this access to information is vitally important.” [13:29 - Expert 1]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Teaching New Traders:

  • “It was his first time trading option. So I had to actually, you know, get his phone and show him how to trade an option.” [03:56 / 03:59 - Financial Analyst 1]

• On Buying With Conviction:

  • “This is why we buy time. Because I believe in the company. I understand what the company does, understand the fundamentals, I understand the space that it has.” [06:06 - Expert 2]

• On Taking Profits and Reinvesting:

  • “Once I get a hundred percent from, from that call, I take my initial investment out and I like to let the rest run.” [06:56 - Expert 2]

• On Community and Shared Incentives:

  • “You’re riding in the same car that he does... a vested interest that the thing works out because I mean, he has money on the line just like you do.” [10:20 - Expert 1]

• On the Power of In-Person Access:

  • “We got to actually... talk to executives, we got to walk the campus, we got to actually see it. So that level of access is like, it’s almost invaluable. Like, you really, sometimes in life, you really can’t even pay to have that.” [12:24 - Expert 1]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:21] – Chip stock market review and AMD success story
• [03:56] – Walking a new trader through options; risk control basics
• [05:47] – Deciding when to take profits: Planning for pullbacks and strategy discussion on Micron (MU)
• [06:56] – Stacking calls and profit-taking thresholds
• [07:35] – Reinvesting and repositioning with profits in rising stocks
• [10:20] – EYL University, transparent trading, and committed community
• [12:24] – The impact of unique access: NVIDIA campus tour and Silicon Valley insights
• [13:29] – The critical role of information and not getting distracted by market noise

Final Takeaways

• Strategic patience and conviction, bolstered by real research and access to inside information, lead to superior returns.
• Community and networks are invaluable for sharpening your strategy, sharing real-time actionable information, and staying ahead in fast-moving markets.
• Scalable option strategies—buying time, stacking positions, taking profits methodically—are essential in maximizing gains, especially in volatile but fundamentally solid sectors like semiconductors.
• Information access (from executive circles, site visits, and community leaders) grants a decisive edge not available to the average retail investor.

This episode offers both tactical investment models and inspiration for leveraging access and community for consistent stock market wins.