Guardrail Strategies
Growth Equity with Loss Limits
NASDAQ exposure with materially reduced drawdown risk.
- Objective
- ~90% of QQQ long-term return
- Downside
- Guaranteed max loss 12.5% / 6 months
The problem
Clients want the long-run growth of the NASDAQ but cannot stomach 30–40% tech drawdowns. They either under-allocate and miss the upside, or fully allocate and capitulate at the bottom.
How it works
Take NASDAQ exposure
Exposure to the underlying NASDAQ-100 as the growth engine.
Collar the position
Option collars on the underlying materially reduce drawdown risk in exchange for a slice of the extreme upside.
Keep most of the return
The objective: roughly 90% of the long-term NASDAQ return with a fraction of the drawdown.
What’s inside
NASDAQ-100 exposure
The underlying growth engine.
Option collars
Protective structures on the underlying that bound the downside.
Model delivery
Run as a model portfolio across the advisor book.
Who it’s for
- Growth-oriented clients who cannot tolerate full tech drawdowns.
- Advisors who want NASDAQ participation with a defined floor.
- Long-horizon investors trading a slice of upside for downside protection.
Common questions
Is the 12.5% max loss actually guaranteed?
This figure mirrors current materials and is the highest-scrutiny claim on the site. Any "guaranteed" language must be substantiated and disclosed per the SEC Marketing Rule — confirm exact wording with the CCO before launch.
Will I capture all of the NASDAQ upside?
No. The collar trades a slice of extreme upside for downside protection. The objective is roughly 90% of the long-term return.
What is the underlying?
NASDAQ-100 exposure with option collars written on the underlying.
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