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The Options Repair Strategy

Given the recent action in the stock market, it would difficult to find an investor who does not own a stock that is currently under water. The original goal, turning a profit, is often downgraded to breaking even. An often used strategy that can lower a position’s break-even level is to purchase additional shares at the now lower price.

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