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Protective put or collar: which hedging strategy should I use?

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A protective put can provide downside protection but costs money upfront, while a collar helps reduce or eliminate the cost by selling a call option — though it also caps your upside. Consider choosing a put if you want unlimited upside potential; choosing a collar if you’re willing to cap gains in exchange for lower-cost protection.

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Last Updated May 20, 2026
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