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  • About MSCI Index Options

Improving Diversification by Harvesting Premiums & Cushioning Risk

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Wilshire Associates and Cboe have released a study examining the effectiveness of option-selling strategies on international developed and emerging market equities. While option-selling strategies limit upside potential, they can provide income premiums and a downside cushion in the event of a market downturn. Download the paper to learn more.

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CMBOEF

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