TLDR: I (26) was loaned 10k with a 6 month term by a mentor who wanted to see the result.
Been trading since about 2015, mostly boring dollar cost average. I dabbled in the dark arts from time to time but never really felt confident enough to want to trade options. The past few years I’ve really dove in and learned as much as I could. Traded options with a small account for a year didn’t do too bad blew it up a few times but learned a lot. During this year I was offered a an opportunity to see what I could do with 10k and 6 months. Split profit (if any) down the middle 50/50. I was told it would be a learning experience and to set a goal before I started and create a plan to achieve my goal. I set a lofty goal of 10k profit 100% gain from what I started with haha. We had meetings scheduled every 2 weeks to go over my picks and I would have to create a presentation and case for my argument. It’s been 3 months and I’ve put and end to our agreement and cashing out after meeting my goal. This experience has been positive and eye opening. I can now use the money I earned to buy my girlfriend a ring. I’ll be back to trading soon but for now I’m soaking in a win. I want to thank PM, LTBR, NBIS, and my baby GRRR. I also want to say deepseek sucks but thanks for that market over reaction.