Anatomy of a Position
Sometimes you have to re-examine how you take a position. Although I will use Facebook (FB) in this example, the idea can be used for most stocks with an active options market or elevated implied volatility (IV). I am using FB here since it has been a position I have been trading around and also a position where I am looking at maintaining long exposure, but I want to do it as an alternative to simply holding stock.
It is important to note, and I'll probably say this three times, this is a long strategy. It does have its limits, including limiting gains and a potential to lose money. Wanting to reduce the amount of shares I held directly, I reviewed a few different approaches I would consider and narrowed it down to my two favorites, although I did have five or six that I would consider using. ...651 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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