What Is a Protective Put? A protective put is an options trading strategy that aims to protect against potential loss in an investor's asset, like a stock position. Put options give you the right to ...

Explore 10 essential options strategies every investor should know, from basic calls and puts to advanced spreads, risks, rewards, and real-world use cases explained.

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Earnings season is in full swing, with several blue chips set to report this week. When trading options amid the volatility surrounding earnings, one way to mitigate risk is with protective puts. One ...

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Markets are in constant motion, and if you have a long position in an asset, you may be wondering how to manage your risk. A protective collar strategy is an options strategy that addresses market ...

Consistent market volatility has become the new normal for traders. Everything from geopolitical conflicts to erratic policy decisions to unprecedented news cycles has markets swinging in ways that ...

One way traders can "insure" their investment and limit losses in the event of a major move lower is through protective puts. A protective put locks in a selling price (the strike) for the shares, ...

Another earnings season is kicking off, with big banks leading the way. While the major indexes are currently on a record-setting run, profit-taking and uncertainty over the future of interest rates ...