Zero collar python
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Python Risk Management Series (Part 1): The “Zero-Cost” Hedge

The basic premise of owning stocks is that you want them to go up. This is a good premise. It has worked, historically, quite well. But sometimes stocks go down, and this is generally considered “bad.” If you are a rational economic actor, you might look at your portfolio of tech stocks and think, “I…

Risk Management Techniques with Python and Real-World Data
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3. Risk Management Techniques with Python and Real-World Data

Risk management is the shield that protects your portfolio from unexpected losses. Whether it’s a sudden market dip or a prolonged downturn, understanding and quantifying risk is essential for any investor. In this post, we’ll explore three practical techniques—Value at Risk (VaR), Conditional VaR (CVaR), and stress testing—and bring them to life using Python with…