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    How to hedge earning volatility (1Q08) with options

    Monday, January 7th, 2008

    Goldman’s derivatives strategist recommended A FEW SMART, sane calls for hedging:

    Buy options: SPX Feb-08 OTM puts to hedge Q1 earnings the potential earnings headwinds could spell more volatility in the near-term. Buy SPX Feb-08 3%-5% OTM puts to hedge potential earnings misses and cover the January FOMC meeting.

    Sell VIX Feb-08 puts to […]