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LESSON 5 · Risk, Crashes & Protection

PAUSE TO THINK

What happened to put option prices during the 2008 crash?

They surged as investors scrambled for protection.

Demand for portfolio insurance spiked as the market fell, so put prices climbed sharply. Investors who already owned puts saw them gain value just as the S&P 500 lost nearly 38% over the year.

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