Collar Strategies: Protecting Downside While Keeping Upside Alive

Lead-Lag Live

Learn how professional traders use the collar strategy to protect against downside while keeping upside potential alive. In this session, Greg and Eric from Options Animal break down:
How collars act as a dynamic “insurance policy” for your portfolio
Why risk management matters more than stock picking
Real trade examples with Apple & Nvidia
How to think about diversification beyond “more tickers”
Perfect for investors who want smarter strategies, real-world adjustments, and consistent returns without blowing up accounts.

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Chapters

1. Welcome and Introduction (00:00:00)

2. The Collar Strategy Explained (00:02:13)

3. Position Sizing vs Risk Management (00:04:45)

4. Diversification and Alternative Risk Approaches (00:09:56)

5. Trading Apple: Advanced Collar Adjustments (00:14:24)

6. Options vs Traditional Diversification (00:22:42)

7. Closing Thoughts and Resources (00:24:35)