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One of the simplest ways to insure that you never have a big loss on a stock again is to also buy puts on that stock or ETF.
Put options can be used for just that, insurance against catastrophic losses. If you look at it that way, this strategy will work nicely for you.
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Here is where a little strategy and savvy come in. I like to buy stocks that pay dividends. I want the stock to be a great investment too, I'm not buying it JUST for the dividend. I want a good stock that pays a nice dividend. This way, I'm looking for growth in the stock price, and I get paid a little each quarter too!
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I'm looking for good stocks that I want to hold for a long time, maybe even forever. So, buying a little insurance with cheap out-of-the-money puts is a way to keep me in the game and increase my position no matter what the market does. If my stock just keeps going up, and I never have to use the insurance, I'll just be happy to have my health!
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