The Advisor’s Option Episode Two: Playing Defense with Protective Puts Options 101: Continuing Education:
Graduating from the long call to the protective putThe many uses of protective putsSpeculative - using leverage to place a bearish betDefensive - a “married put” can limit risk against the downside while maintaining the benefits of a long stock positionThe benefits of protective puts - maintain voting rights, collect dividends, maintain upside potential, limit tax liabilityNo free lunch - puts can be expensiveFinding the sweet spot between buying too much insurance and paying too much time decayPut options vs. stop-loss order - which is preferable?How to introduce the idea of portfolio protection to your clientsOptions are appropriate for every level of risk toleranceHow to take the emotion out of the advisor/client relationship using optionsPractical tips for implementing puts into your practiceRead more: http://www.theoptionsinsider.com/radio/?id=330#ixzz1n9oBMUh8 The Options Insider: Your Inside Source For Options Information