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 ...

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 ...

Options-based collar strategies would have outperformed the market in most asset classes while providing drastically reduced risk leading up to the financial crisis and the subsequent recovery, ...

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have enabled investors to quickly and easily capitalize on opportunities around the world. Stock options can help enhance these strategies by effectively controlling ...

A new study sponsored by the options industry has found that in a 10-year period ended last May, a passive investment strategy using puts and calls based on the PowerShares QQQ exchange-traded fund ...

Options trading is full of interesting names and terms, but don't let that fool you. The right options strategy can in fact save you headaches - and make you lots of money. Take, for instance, a ...

Federal Reserve rate hikes may be drawing to a close, but investors still face a grim economic forecast heading into 2024. Given waning U.S. consumer strength and mounting U.S. household debt, further ...

An equity collar strategy offers a different take on risk management. Asset allocation and diversification are the principal risk management tools used by an advisor in a typical client portfolio. But ...

Income investors often ask about my favorite way to protect returns. For most individual investors, buying put options is the answer. Unfortunately, this strategy is one of the worst ways to protect ...

NUSI offers monthly income through an option collar strategy on the Nasdaq, balancing income generation with downside protection but capping upside potential. Long-term performance has been ...

AMD stands out as a strong candidate for a collar strategy, offering solid fundamentals, technical momentum, and a compelling risk/reward setup in today's market. By using a collar (buying shares, ...