In the following video, senior analyst Bryan Hinmon of Motley Fool Pro and Motley Fool Options takes a question from a Fool reader, who asks, "Should one consider incorporating derivatives into their portfolio? What percentage of net assets with respect to what age? Specifically futures contracts and options."
Are you missing out on returns because you don't have a percentage of your portfolio in derivatives?
About the Author
Bryan Hinmon, CFA helps manage money on a small team for Motley Fool Pro, a portfolio focused on earning absolute returns by employing longs, shorts, and options. Bryan is also a Senior Analyst on Motley Fool Options, a service dedicated to making options investing accessible to individual investors and finding winning options investing ideas. Bryan contributes regularly to The Motley Fool's daily podcast Market Foolery, helps run The Fool's Analyst Development Program, and is steadfastly committed to getting better every day.