| However, if volatility is low and is expected to rise, we have an options strategy that fits the bill. In Inner Circle, we could use the double diagonal strategy to account for rising volatility. Double Diagonals work well going into earnings announcements because volatility tends to rise. When it comes to volatility, we use it to our advantage. The key is to use the proper strategy that gives you the highest probability of profit for the market we're in. What's the difference between futures and options? Futures and options are financial tools investors and traders use to make money or to hedge current investments. Both are agreements to buy or sell an investment at a predetermined price and date. A futures contract is the obligation to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date. On the other hand, an options contract gives an investor the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell shares at a specific price and by a specific date. Futures by nature are riskier. Simply the obligation to buy or sell an asset can get investors in trouble if they don't know what they're doing. Personally, I rarely trade futures, but when I do, I structure the trade to reduce as much risk as possible. Many of the risks associated with options can be mathematically modeled and understood. How does this particular feature make options less risky than other asset classes? Black-Scholes is a pricing model used to determine the fair price or theoretical value for a call or put option based on six variables. The six variables are the type of option, underlying stock price, strike price, time, volatility and risk-free rate. Modeling options mathematically takes the guess work out of the trade. When I set up a trade, I can adjust the variables so that I can see what the various outcomes could be, which allows me to build a trade that gives me the highest probability of profit and returns. When I set up a trade, I want to be the house at the casino. I'm going to do everything in my power to tilt the probability of profit in my favor. By knowing the variables and the ability to manipulate the variables, I can see all the possible outcomes. This capability is unlike any other asset class. Having this ability removes the guesswork and helps me determine the best move forward. As we face the start of 2020, risks in the economy and markets are growing. Options were invented for hedging purposes. Hedging with options can reduce risk at a reasonable cost. Explain how options can be used to insure your investments against a downturn. There are two simple strategies that an investor can use to protect their investments against a downturn. First, let's assume you own stock worth $100 per share. What you could do is buy a put option at a strike price of $100 or lower. If the stock price drops to anywhere below the strike price, you have the right, but not the obligation, to sell the stock for whatever strike price you chose. It's always a good idea to use your brokerage software to build a risk graph, which will help you determine what put option strike price is best and most cost effective to buy. If you don't know how to build a risk graph, you can call your broker and they will walk you through the process. It's something that every investor should learn how to create. The second alternative is to buy a put option on an ETF such as the SPY. This will give you broad market protection, but you will need to figure out how much to risk based on your current portfolio size and how much of a downturn you expect. There are many other things you can do as well, such as buying gold or high-risk leveraged ETF's that make money when the market goes down. However, in my opinion the most cost effective and safest way to protect your portfolio is through buying puts on individual equity holdings or through a broad market ETF such as the SPY.
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