Options, Hurricanes and Hedging – Ep 69

Vitaliy always looks at IMA's investment process and asks himself, “What can we do better? How can we increase returns and lower risk?" Vitaliy thinks he has found a sensible way to do both -- by purchasing index put options, where possible, on a...

Vitaliy always looks at IMA’s investment process and asks himself, “What can we do better? How can we increase returns and lower risk?” Vitaliy thinks he has found a sensible way to do both — by purchasing index put options, where possible, on a portion of the portfolio. Vitaliy explains the math behind this choice, and why the best time to buy hurricane insurance is when no one believes there will be a hurricane.

You can read article online at: https://contrarianedge.com/options-hurricanes-hedging/

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