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Using options to hedge a retirement portfolio

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Feb 20, 2025 · 21:32

I have not seen a need to hedge my 401k retirement portfolio in the past. I am not permitted to reallocate assets more than once per quarter. I am balanced between equity growth, bonds and money market currently in the 401k and about 5 years away from retirement. I have other investments that are self managed and liquid.

Does anyone hedge their 401k and if so, at what point do you decide a hedge is necessary and what option strategy is used for the hedge? What are your decision points to unwind the hedge?