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Using Prepaid Forward Contracts for Concentrated Stock

A lot of established families don’t set out to build a concentrated position. It just happens. A company grows, a career evolves, and before long, ... Read more

Box Spreads and Synthetic Lending

Box Spread Loans & Concentrated Stock Strategy

Most concentrated stock issues don’t show up as a crisis. They show up as a quiet constraint. On paper, everything looks strong—net worth is up, ... Read more

Understanding Option Collars

Understanding Option Collars: A Smart Risk Management Tool for Investors

Market volatility can be difficult to manage, especially when balancing risk and growth. The Option Collar is a risk management strategy designed to protect your ... Read more

Managing Concentrated Stock Positions

Managing Concentrated Stock Positions: Strategies for Savvy Investors

As an investor with a concentrated stock position, you may find yourself in what some call an “enviable dilemma.” While holding a significant amount of ... Read more

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Optic Equity Access: Tap Into a Stock’s Value without Selling it

High-net-worth investors with a concentrated position in a low-basis stock often wish they could use its value to diversify their portfolios or to purchase other ... Read more

Creating Strategies

How Do Option Overlay Strategies Work?

At Optic Asset Management, we have found that many investors who are seeking to improve their portfolio’s performance without changing their holdings are interested in ... Read more

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Why Choose Separately Managed Accounts for Covered Call Strategies

As asset managers, we often meet investors seeking to enhance portfolio returns while managing risk. A Separately Managed Account (SMA) allows them to choose a ... Read more

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Unlocking Potential Income with an Index-Oriented Uncovered Call Strategy

Introduction Investors often come to us seeking to enhance portfolio returns while managing risk. For some, an index-oriented uncovered call strategy can make sense. In ... Read more

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How to Generate Income with Covered Calls

Selling call options on stocks you own can be an effective way to generate additional income from your portfolio. Continue reading to learn how to ... Read more

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