Advisors Option 45: Options Strategies for Advisors

Options 101: Today we feature guest host Russell Rhoads, author of Options Strategies for Advisors and Institutions. He discusses: An overview of your background in the options markets? Why did he feel compelled to write this book? Which core options strategies he focuses on in the book? What about the collar: The "holy grail" of advisor option strategies? Regarding the advisor audience. They are a somewhat odd blend of the retail and institutional audiences. That makes creating content for that audience a unique challenge. What are some of the responses he is hearing from advisors when he approaches them about options? Evolution of the advisor audience. Does he feel they are becoming more receptive to using options? Office Hours: Listener questions and comments Question from Nellius: How did the recent Brexit market meltdown affect the Swan DRS? Question from Skiball: Where do you see the VIX going and how will it impact stock picking in this market? Question from Ignacio Reale: This is a very informative program. I would like to ask you to please explain the benefits and drawbacks of credit spreads and debit spreads. Why should I utilize one versus the other. My clients portfolios typically utilize retirement assets with the goals of capital appreciation and income. Your input would be most welcome.