The $0.25 Trade That Could 3x in 38 Days
IAMGOLD has room to run. Here’s the high-upside, risk-defined way to bet on it.
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The Setup: Gold’s Ripping. IAMGOLD Isn’t—Yet.
While everyone’s chasing NVIDIA and crypto pumps, gold is back above $3,300/oz—and silver’s flying past $36.
But IAMGOLD (NYSE: IAG)? Still underperforming its peers.
IAMGOLD YTD: +28%
New Gold YTD: +148%
Gold price: multi-decade breakout
Silver: strongest move since 2020
That gap? That’s the opportunity.
We’re not buying the stock outright. We’re targeting the upside using a short-term call spread that limits risk—and amplifies potential returns.
The Trade: Risk $0.25 to Make $0.75
This is a defined-risk, high-reward play on IAMGOLD catching up.
🎯 The Trade (July 18, 2025 expiry):
Buy the $8 call for $0.30–$0.35
Sell the $9 call for $0.10
Net Cost: $0.20–$0.25
Max Gain: $0.75 - $0.80
Max Return: 300%–400% in 38 days
📆 Time until expiry: 5½ weeks
💡 Break-even: $8.20–$8.25
🏁 Max profit if IAG trades $9+ by July 18
You’re risking a quarter to potentially triple your money. And the catalyst window? It's wide open.
Why It Works: The Setup Is Better Than You Think
IAMGOLD isn’t just a laggard. It’s a turnaround that’s executing—and still not fully priced in.
Stock price: $7.48
52-week high: $8.38
Flagship mine (Côté Gold): ramping hard
Operating cash flow (Q1): $104.9M
Liquidity: $745M
AISC: High but falling
This company went from nearly bankrupt to printing cash—and Wall Street is just starting to notice.
Why Now: Gold Miners Could Be Next
Gold just broke out. Silver’s on fire. Central banks are hoarding metals.
Historically, when metals move, miners lag—but then surge.
IAMGOLD’s underperformance gives it room to run. And with a top-tier mine ramping up production, any strength in the metal means leverage to earnings.
The stock doesn’t have to moon—you just need it to hit $9. That’s only a 20% move from here.
For a gold miner in a bull market? That’s not asking much.
What Could Go Wrong
This is a speculative trade—let’s be real.
🚩 Risks:
Gold pulls back below $3,000
IAMGOLD’s production or costs disappoint
The stock stalls before $9
Volatility fades and premiums drop
But your risk is defined. At worst, you’re out $0.25 per spread. At best, you walk away with $0.75–$0.80.
The Playbook: How I’d Run It
🔁 Repeatable setup:
Buy the $8 / sell the $9 call spread
Keep the net debit under $0.25
Target 3x–4x return
Re-evaluate if IAMGOLD closes below $7
Optional: If you’re long the stock, use this trade to juice returns without more capital exposure. Or run it in a small, speculative sleeve.
Final Thoughts: You Don’t Need to Bet Big to Win Big
Most investors either chase hype or stay on the sidelines.
This trade is neither.
It’s a smart, asymmetric bet on a stock that hasn’t caught up to the gold bull—and a way to do it with limited downside, outsized upside, and a tight time frame.
If you’re bullish on gold…
If you think IAMGOLD still has room to run…
If you want a leveraged way to play it without going all-in…
This might be your shot.
Because sometimes, the best moves come in quiet packages—like a 25-cent trade with a 300% payoff.
Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research or consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.
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