Mike Khouw's Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) Hedge

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Mike Khouw spoke on
CNBC's Options Action
about a way to hedge exposure in the energy space for traders who are worried about further declines. He suggested a put spread in
Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF)XLE
as a way to protect against losses. Specifically, Khouw would buy the September 70 put for $2.20 and sell the September 65 put for $0.70. The put spread would cost him $1.50 and he would get a protection below $68.50. The maximal protection would be $3.50. Khouw added that a lot of bad news is already in the market and at some point he is going to consider a bullish position in the energy space.
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