Stock Option Strategies

Whether its protecting investments or for speculation, this section investigates a range of strategies that combine options with stock positions to generate trading profits and manage risk.

Understanding the Protective Put

The protective put strategy is one way to potentially help mitigate the risk of a loss of capital. This rebroadcast from the OIC webinar program will provide an overview of the protective put and some of the reasons why an investor may choose to implement this strategy.

(4:31) - Why a Protective Put?
(10:30) - Changes in Implied Volatility and Puts
(20:18) - Protective Put Examples
(30:29) - Bear Put Spread vs. Protective Puts
(38:28) - Put Ratio Back spread

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