Second and third-order plays with policy tailwinds. The trades nobody's making because they don't have "AI" in the name.
Every data center needs 5,000-10,000 tons of copper. AI scales → data centers scale → copper demand scales. FCX is the derivative trade on AI infrastructure.
| Strike | Expiry | OTM | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| $45 | Jan '27 | 12% | Base |
| $50 | Jan '27 | 25% | Core |
| $55 | Jan '27 | 37% | Lotto |
Only scaled US rare earth mine. DPA mandate guarantees demand. Government-backed moat. China controls 90% of processing — MP is the domestic alternative.
| Strike | Expiry | OTM | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| $18 | Jan '27 | 20% | Base |
| $20 | Jan '27 | 33% | Core |
| $25 | Jan '27 | 67% | Lotto |
Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium deposit in the US. GM invested $650M. DPA mandate for domestic battery supply chain.
| Strike | Expiry | OTM | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | Jan '27 | 40% | Base |
| $7.50 | Jan '27 | 100% | Lotto |
| $10 | Jan '28 | 180% | Deep lotto |
Only US builder of nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. AUKUS = $368B over 30 years. Can't be disrupted, can't be competed with.
| Strike | Expiry | OTM | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200 | Jan '27 | 15% | Base |
| $220 | Jan '27 | 25% | Core |
| $250 | Jan '28 | 45% | Long-dated |
Taser + body cams + AI-powered evidence management. Law enforcement can't NOT buy. SaaS model with 95%+ retention. AI features = pricing power.
| Strike | Expiry | OTM | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| $650 | Jan '27 | 15% | Base |
| $700 | Jan '27 | 25% | Core |
| $800 | Jan '27 | 40% | Lotto |
Drone swarms and hypersonic targets. Ukraine proved drones are the future. Kratos builds the expendable combat drones DOD wants.
| Strike | Expiry | OTM | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | Jan '27 | 25% | Base |
| $35 | Jan '27 | 45% | Core |
| $40 | Jan '27 | 65% | Lotto |
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