Absolutely.
The bet was only $10.
Just a bit less than the notional value.
Maybe you're wrong?
Thank you again for making my point. Market intangible returns upon notional investments properly, and who knows, you might become the next US Secretary of State.
no·tion·al [noh-shuh-nl] adjective
1. pertaining to or expressing a notion or idea.
2. of the nature of a notion or idea: a notional response to the question.
3. abstract, theoretical, or speculative, as reflective thought.
4. not real or actual; ideal or imaginary: to create a notional world for oneself.
5. given to or full of foolish or fanciful ideas or moods.
Ever consider cattle futures?