How the “Most Successful Trader of the Past Decade” Turned a $174K Salary into Nearly $300 Million

It wasn’t technical analysis or traditional fundamental indicators that drove these gains. Sometimes, a real competitive edge in the stock market comes from access to political insight and Nancy Pelosi has leveraged this effectively.

Some analysts estimate that if the full value of her options contracts is accounted for, her total holdings could exceed $500 million USD.

Unlike typical retail investors who often buy stocks outright, most of Pelosi’s profits have come from long-term call options (LEAPS).

Notable recent positions include:

Tempus AI (2025): nearly $200,000 in profit after 9 months of holding

Broadcom (2025): nearly $6 million in profit in just over a year

Vistra (2025): purchased at $50 per option, with expiration value approaching $200 per option

In the past, she also recorded major wins with VISA (2008) and NVIDIA (2022).

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