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The Advisors Option

Simple diversification is no longer enough to shield the assets under your management. Registered investment advisors, financial planners and asset managers need a new weapon in their war on risk. Welcome to The Advisors Option  - the only program designed to arm busy advisors with the information necessary to properly manage risk in this volatile environment. From options education, trading strategies and tips to options industry news and interviews with leading advisors, you will find it all on The Advisors Option.

Dec 31, 2014

Looking Back on 2014:

  • Misperceptions from 2014 - Despite "low" VIX options, volume still strong in 2014. Vol/VIX was too cheap. OTM call buyers did well.
  • Ukrainian crisis in Q1/Q2 and market volatility in October were two primary drivers this year.
  • The ongoing oil meltdown as well.
  • What option strategies worked in...


Dec 10, 2014

Advisors Option 25: Mystery of the Covered Strangle

Options 101: Covered Strangles/Covered Combos

What is it? Long stock, covered call, short put. Why do it? To collect more income than a standard call or short put. Why not do it? Increased margin requirement, you will increase your stock position to the downside.

Note:...