At the beginning of 2022 I hit on a better way than going short to hedge my long positions: buying cheap put options on stocks I expected to tank. Following this strategy was very profitable at first, ...

Investors are seeking S&P 500 downside protection as rate cuts shift focus to growth concerns. Hedging strategies include options contracts, indicating the smart money is bracing for volatility. S&P ...

Small-cap stocks, given their sensitivity to slowing growth, higher rates and tightening liquidity, are at the center of any elevated risk.

Hedging helps investors limit losses when markets turn unpredictable. Here are the most effective strategies for protecting equity portfolios in 2026.

The protective (or "married") put is a good, solid, utilitarian choice for most of your hedging needs. Whenever you'd like to limit the downside risk on a stock holding -- or even lock in some paper ...

Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund employs an options collar strategy, combining covered calls and index puts for a defensive approach. ETJ's historical performance has been mixed ...

Stocks have risen for so long, with so few interruptions, that a little market weakness creates lingering investor unease, ...

Trading options can be a useful, conservative strategy for experienced investors. For those just starting out, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner says options are more like gambling -- and that's not a good ...

On expiry day, options trading can be highly volatile, with quick price changes and premium fluctuations. Traders must grasp ...