Alpha Exchange

Digital Gold and Actual Gold

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Jan 11, 2025
Dive into the world of portfolio diversification as the conversation highlights strategies to manage market volatility. Discover how options-based protection can shield investments from potential losses. The intriguing comparison between gold and Bitcoin reveals their unique roles during market shocks. Historical performance and correlations with the S&P 500 shed light on how these assets act in uncertain times, especially against the backdrop of skepticism towards traditional fiat currencies.
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ADVICE

Portfolio Diversification

  • Add three assets with quirky distributions to your S&P 500 exposure.
  • These assets include put spreads, gold, and Bitcoin.
ADVICE

S&P 500 Protection

  • Own S&P 500 put spreads for protection in the current environment.
  • A 3-month 95/80 put spread offers good value.
INSIGHT

Gold vs. Bitcoin

  • Gold is more resilient to S&P shocks than Bitcoin.
  • Both benefit from skepticism about fiat currency.
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