If an S&P 500 breakdown occurs, investors might consider a bear put spread on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, often known as "SPY".

As an options broker for 15 years, I bought plenty of put options for customers aiming to hedge a long-term portfolio of stocks like SPY. From cursory account encounters, and in many instances, these ...

Elevated P/E ratios and low volatility signal investor complacency. Current volatility levels for all major indices (including the SP500, Nasdaq, Dow, and small caps) are well below historical ...

Current market valuations are historically high, increasing risk for traditional buy-and-hold investors and making risk management essential. Option collars offer a practical, flexible way for ...

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), the first ETF introduced in the U.S., has received a harsh wake-up call in 2025. While the red-hot S&P 500 index is soaring, SPY is enduring one of its largest ...