Derivatives Strategies
Collar
Definition
What is Collar?
A strategy combining a protective put with a written call, often to reduce hedging cost.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
The investor limits both downside and upside on the share position.
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A strategy that owns the underlying asset and sells call options against it.
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Buying a call and a put with the same strike and expiration to benefit from a large move in either direction.
Option GreeksDelta
The estimated change in an option's price for a small change in the underlying price.