Reported about 8 hours ago
The demand for options to protect against potential stock market crashes is increasing despite a post-election rally pushing U.S. stocks to record highs. This trend reflects investor caution amidst various risks, including geopolitical tensions and possible trade wars following Trump's recent tariff pledges. Indexes monitoring market protection are rising, indicating investors are hedging against extreme market moves and 'fat tail' risks while still maintaining long positions in equities.
Source: YAHOO