[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Benzinga [@Benzinga](/creator/twitter/Benzinga) on x 305.6K followers Created: 2025-07-05 13:59:54 UTC Etienne Breton, an everyday investor, turned a bold bet on a single stock into a nearly $XXX million portfolio. His choice? Palantir. Breton began buying shares of the software company shortly after its 2020 public debut. Despite early struggles, he doubled down. Now, he owns XXXXXX shares and another XXXXX on margin. His entire investment strategy centers on Palantir — he doesn’t hold any other stocks. What made it work? Breton says he looks for “extraordinary companies” and didn’t want to diversify. The bet paid off as Palantir surged XX% in 2025, driven by the success of its Artificial Intelligence Platform, launched in 2023. He’s also used options strategies to amplify gains. Breton sells covered calls to generate income, which he reinvests into more shares. He’s even used margin to increase his holdings and sells calls on those too. He also buys LEAPs — long-term options — to maintain upside potential. Now, Breton says early retirement is within reach, and he’s considering business ventures. His story shows the upside of conviction investing, though experts warn against concentrating too much wealth in a single stock. For Breton, however, the risk has so far paid off.  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [asset allocation](/topic/asset-allocation) [stocks](/topic/stocks) [palantir](/topic/palantir) [investment](/topic/investment) [Post Link](https://x.com/Benzinga/status/1941497266549797081)
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Benzinga @Benzinga on x 305.6K followers
Created: 2025-07-05 13:59:54 UTC
Etienne Breton, an everyday investor, turned a bold bet on a single stock into a nearly $XXX million portfolio. His choice? Palantir.
Breton began buying shares of the software company shortly after its 2020 public debut. Despite early struggles, he doubled down. Now, he owns XXXXXX shares and another XXXXX on margin. His entire investment strategy centers on Palantir — he doesn’t hold any other stocks.
What made it work? Breton says he looks for “extraordinary companies” and didn’t want to diversify. The bet paid off as Palantir surged XX% in 2025, driven by the success of its Artificial Intelligence Platform, launched in 2023.
He’s also used options strategies to amplify gains. Breton sells covered calls to generate income, which he reinvests into more shares. He’s even used margin to increase his holdings and sells calls on those too. He also buys LEAPs — long-term options — to maintain upside potential.
Now, Breton says early retirement is within reach, and he’s considering business ventures.
His story shows the upside of conviction investing, though experts warn against concentrating too much wealth in a single stock. For Breton, however, the risk has so far paid off.
XXXXX engagements
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