finance
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Guard Your Stock Portfolio Against a Downturn Using Collars
When you own a basket of dividend‑paying S&P 500 stocks, you’re not just chasing upside—you’re also exposed to sudden market drops. A 10 % decline can wipe a month’s gains out of your portfolio, eroding your risk‑adjusted returns and, if you’re close to retirement, threatening your income stream.
