How to Hedge Event Risk Around 911

It’s advisable to take some money off the table around this year’s 9-11 anniversary. Well over a decade has passed since the horrific events of 2001, and we have decimated al Qaeda since. However, in light of the many new enemies that have risen up who wish our ill-will, it’s advisable to take risk off around the anniversary that inspires them. You can come back to the table at a later date. For those who would like to hedge in an efficient manner to minimize tax consequences, there are some ETF instruments which could prove useful. Take a look at the ProShares Short S&P 500 (NYSE: SSO), ProShares Ultra Short S&P (NYSE: SDS), ProShares Short Dow 30 (NYSE: DOG), ProShares UltraShort QQQ (NYSE: QID), iPath S&P 500 VIX ST Futures (NYSE: VXX) and Velocity Shares Daily 2X VIX (NYSE: TVIX). See the full report ISIS & September 11: Why and How to Efficiently Hedge Risk.