Trading options against employer's stock may be forbidden by insider trading policy. It was in my previous job (along with shorting, and only trading during tra

Trading options against employer's stock may be forbidden by insider trading policy. It was in my previous job (along with shorting, and only trading during trading windows). Can't say I disagree with such policies. Other than that yeah, get a collar or just straight up buy some puts. Or like others recommended - sell some % instantly and put in high grade bonds, or a savings account. Forgetting taxes is a big mistake.