$SPY.US$ More and more I am learning the importance of hedg...
$SPY.US$ More and more I am learning the importance of hedging. If you have a longer term thesis and are positioned accordingly, but you believe there is going to be a shorter term move against that position, you can simply hedge.
If the market continues moving in your favor, you've only lost a small proportion of your entire account value, whereas if the market DOES move against you that hedge preserves the overall value of your account. Plus, that will provide more dry powder to add to your longer term position.
I think anyone would agree it is better to be net-neutral or even slightly positive than in the negative.
There is a certain "finesse" to hedging properly, particularly with the right contract strike, expiration, quantity, and TIMING, but I'm learning.
Best of luck, everyone!
If the market continues moving in your favor, you've only lost a small proportion of your entire account value, whereas if the market DOES move against you that hedge preserves the overall value of your account. Plus, that will provide more dry powder to add to your longer term position.
I think anyone would agree it is better to be net-neutral or even slightly positive than in the negative.
There is a certain "finesse" to hedging properly, particularly with the right contract strike, expiration, quantity, and TIMING, but I'm learning.
Best of luck, everyone!
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