How investors can use options to navigate a turbulent world

Options can be a useful solution for investors to protect and grow their wealth in volatile times

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War, the US presidential election, geopolitical tensions, cyber warfare, trade protectionism, the environment and the energy transition, changes to the post-war world order, de-dollarisation, and eye-watering levels of global debt and fiscal deficits all make for an extremely uncertain investing environment. Yet time and again throughout history, the world’s money and investment flows adapt and evolve with the challenges of the day.

Corrections and market downturns inevitably happen, so the key is to prepare for these before they strike rather than after the event. Asset, sector and geographic rotation are the staples for most private investors looking to protect their wealth. But what other alternatives are there? For those willing to invest the time to understand them, options may well be part of the solution for those looking to protect and grow their wealth in these dangerous times.

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James has over 30 years of experience at CEO, MD and Board level with a focus on establishing, building and managing businesses for major international firms including the London Metal Exchange, JPMorgan, UBS, ED&F Man Group and John Swire & Sons. He has lived and worked in Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand, and has a degree in Chinese and Economics from London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies.