ZEGA’s High Probability Options Strategy (HiPOS) Conservative is an alternative investment strategy that generates returns by selling options on major equity indexes in an attempt to take advantage of volatility in the markets. They use a very disciplined approach and only invest when targeted returns exceed calculated risk. The positions have expirations within 30 days and the strike price must be far enough out-of-the-money, thus the low probability that the option will be exercised.

ZBIG Leveraged is a complement or replacement for large-cap equity allocations. It aims to provide upside market exposure greater than the S&P 500 when markets appreciate, while employing a buffered zone of protection designed to provide protection against losses. The strategy swaps out stock risk for short duration high yield fixed income risk within the buffered zone. It is designed for a fixed holding period of 18 to 36 months, but positions are liquid and permit early exits, if needed.

ZBIG Standard also employs a buffered zone of protection, while seeking to provide upside market exposure at levels comparable to the S&P 500. It is designed for a fixed holding period of 18 to 36 months, but positions are liquid and permit early exits, if needed.

ZBIG IRA also employs a buffered zone of protection, while seeking to participate in 70-80% of the growth of the S&P 500. It is designed for a fixed holding period of 18 to 36 months, but positions are liquid and permit early exits, if needed. This strategy typically has lower volatility than the underlying index and can help you reduce the risk in your porfolio by substituting this strategy for the underlying index. It is designed for use in an IRA account, but can also be used by investors looking for reduced volatility.