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 ...

There was little good news from Thursday’s market action as the S&P 500 lost 1..66%, the Dow lost 1.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 ...

Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF employs a novel, three-part strategy combining protective puts (insurance) with Box Spreads and Put Spreads (cash generators) to offset the typical "negative carry" cost ...

In finance, the term "collar" usually refers to a risk management strategy called a protective collar involving options contracts, and not a part of your shirt. But, using a protective collar could ...

Retirement planning centers around two key goals: generating reliable income and managing investment risks. Options offer retirees a way to achieve both, balancing steady income and downside ...

JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF is a newly launched fund that invests in large-cap American stocks with low volatility and uses a laddered options strategy for downside protection. The ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated ...

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 ...

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, ...