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Theoretically you can short the stock to offset the risks, though this creates a conflict of interest and can be considered insider trading. Alternatively maybe
by alwayslikethis 3y ago
Theoretically you can short the stock to offset the risks, though this creates a conflict of interest and can be considered insider trading. Alternatively maybe invest in a fund that invests in a competitor and other industries.
- nradov 3y agoVTSAX has all your bases covered there.
- tombert 3y agoThat's pretty much what I've always done (well, the ETF equivalent VTI), even when I worked for S&P500 companies like Walmart or Apple. I wanted to hedge my bets a bit and make sure that even if the company went a bit pear-shaped, I would have my money stashed in whomever was there to pick up the pieces. You know, I never even considered that maybe I should have disclosed that to employers until right now...
- jameshart 3y agoMost companies forbid their employees from holding derivative or short positions in the company’s stock.