As the market flirts with its 2010 highs, how should you position to profit and protect.
If you’re overall bullish Brian Stutland of Stutland Equities suggests protecting your long portfolio with options.
But rather than buying puts he recommends using the Vix . His trade follows:
Buy Dec. 32.5 VIX calls for about $0.40.
Learn more about this trade. Watch the video now!
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