Covered Call Options
Cash Secured Put Options
Other Interesting Options Programs
Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options and Supplements (PDF)
A Guide to Investing with Options
Options Glossary (The Options Industry Council)
Options Calculator (International Securities Exchange, LLC)
Collar Calculator (International Securities Exchange, LLC)
Covered Call Calculator (International Securities Exchange, LLC)
Arin offers a range of options-based and volatility-oriented solutions, including yield enhancement strategies, covered call overlays, hedging structures, concentrated stock monetization, volatility management, securities-based lending alternatives, Enterprise Risk Management, and opportunistic derivatives trading. Every strategy is evaluated for suitability based on the client’s objectives, risk profile, and portfolio structure.
Yield Hawk is Arin’s actively managed alternative to traditional securities-based lending. It uses exchange-traded options structures to provide liquidity, may provide greater financing efficiency than standard margin borrowing.
ERM is a firm-level risk management solution designed for advisory firms, family offices, and fiduciary organizations. The strategy is built to help firms manage exposure to adverse market conditions and elevated volatility.
Options and volatility strategies are central to Arin’s approach, but implementations may also involve equities, ETFs, synthetic exposures, and other derivatives-based structures depending on portfolio objectives.
No, and that’s intentional. Arin’s strategies are built around each client’s specific portfolio, risk tolerance, objectives, and liquidity needs. There is no one-size-fits-all approach here.
Trades are generally executed through the client’s existing custodian or brokerage relationship, depending on the structure and implementation requirements.
Yes. Arin provides ongoing implementation support, monitoring, execution oversight, and strategy management for approved mandates.
Yes. Arin frequently works in partnership with RIAs, wealth managers, and other fiduciaries as a specialized overlay or derivatives manager. Many advisors engage Arin specifically as their derivatives specialist, adding a layer of expertise without disrupting existing client relationships.
Yes. Overlay strategies are built around each client’s portfolio objectives, concentration risk, income targets, downside thresholds, and other specific considerations.
Certain strategies are actively managed and may be adjusted based on market conditions, volatility levels, portfolio changes, or risk objectives.
Like any investment approach, options and derivatives involve risk. Depending on the strategy, that may include market risk, liquidity risk, volatility risk, or potential loss of principal. Arin evaluates suitability carefully before recommending any structure and will always be transparent about the tradeoffs involved.
No. No investment strategy can guarantee performance or fully eliminate risk. What Arin can offer is a disciplined, transparent approach to managing risk, designed around each client’s specific objectives.
Suitability is evaluated based on client objectives, risk tolerance, financial circumstances, investment experience, operational considerations, and regulatory requirements.
No. Arin does not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their own tax and legal professionals regarding the implications of any strategy or transaction.
Additional disclosures, including Form ADV materials and regulatory documents, are available in the Resources section of the website.
A box spread is a defined options structure that combines a call spread and a put spread at the same strikes and expiration. When executed as a single package, it creates a known payoff at expiration and can be used to generate liquidity today in exchange for a fixed future obligation.
Traditional lending tools are priced by a lender and may vary over time. A box spread is executed in the listed options market, where pricing reflects prevailing market conditions — meaning borrowing costs are determined by market dynamics rather than negotiated lending terms.
The borrowing cost is implied in the structure at the time the trade is executed. It reflects interest rates, market liquidity, and options pricing conditions. Once established, the amount owed at expiration is fixed.
The payoff structure is defined at expiration if the position is held to maturity and executed as intended. That said, outcomes depend on proper implementation, account structure, and ongoing collateral management.
The primary risk is asset-liability mismatch. While the obligation is fixed, the supporting portfolio is subject to market movements. If asset values decline, additional collateral may be required or positions may need to be adjusted.
These strategies are typically used by advisors, institutions, and sophisticated investors who understand options and require structured liquidity solutions within a broader portfolio framework.
Implementation requires options approval and margin-enabled accounts. Portfolio margin is often preferred due to its risk-based framework, though requirements vary by custodian.
Once accounts are properly approved and configured, liquidity can typically be accessed as part of the trade execution process. Timing depends on account readiness and market conditions.
Yes. Positions can be closed prior to expiration by executing the offsetting structure in the market. The cost of closing reflects current market conditions and the remaining time to expiration.
Ongoing monitoring focuses on collateral levels, market conditions, and alignment between the portfolio and the fixed obligation. Advisors remain responsible for managing cash movements and overall portfolio exposure.
No. Arin does not lend capital. Transactions are executed in the listed options market and all assets remain with the client’s custodian.
Arin designs and implements the strategy, working alongside advisors and clients to structure, execute, and monitor the position within the portfolio.
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Senior Trader & Risk Manager
610-822-3400
[email protected]
Oversees trading and risk management functions, with experience spanning volatility dispersion, high-frequency trading, and multi-asset systems implementation. Previous roles include TFM Investment Group and Twitch, LLC. Holds a B.A. (Hons.) in Geography and a master’s degree from Cardiff Business School.