Options-Based Portfolio Strategies
Options-Based Portfolio Strategies
Solutions
ATTR: Arin Tactical Tail Risk ETF
Tail-risk strategy designed to provide U.S. equity exposure while seeking to mitigate losses during significant market declines.
Sub-advised by Arin Risk Advisors • Listed on Cboe
BOXA: Alpha Architect Aggregate Bond ETF
Fixed-income strategy designed to provide broad bond market exposure through options-based implementation.
Portfolio management by Arin Risk Advisors • Alpha Architect ETF
BOXX: Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF
Short-duration strategy designed to provide efficient cash management through options-based box spread implementation.
Portfolio management by Arin Risk Advisors • Alpha Architect ETF
CAOS: Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF
Tail-risk strategy designed to provide asymmetric return potential during periods of significant market stress.
Portfolio management by Arin Risk Advisors • Alpha Architect ETF
BFLB: BufferLabs U.S. Equity Dynamic Buffer ETF
Dynamic buffer strategy designed to provide asymmetric exposure to U.S. equities within defined outcome parameters.
Managed by Arin Risk Advisors • BufferLabs ETF
CTEF: Castellan Targeted Equity ETF
Concentrated equity strategy designed to seek long-term capital appreciation through disciplined security selection.
Managed by Castellan Capital • Castellan ETF
CTIF: Castellan Targeted Income ETF
Dividend-focused equity strategy designed to seek capital appreciation and income through disciplined equity selection.
Managed by Castellan Capital • Castellan ETF
EDGE
Covered call strategy designed to enhance income while maintaining exposure to large-cap U.S. equities.
Managed by MRBL Management • Options strategy
TRIO: MC Trio Equity Buffered ETF
Multi-asset equity strategy designed to provide diversified exposure across U.S. and international equity markets.
Managed by MC Trio • Buffered ETF
The Arin Approach to Volatility Management
Arin Risk Advisors believes active and passive volatility management is an essential aspect of successful investment management.
Through understanding and employing the volatility of a portfolio, Arin can help clients mitigate risk, and achieve improved risk adjusted returns and enhanced yields.
Arin works with fiduciaries and asset managers as an independent separate account manager or sub-advisor to educate clients and investment professionals on using volatility as an asset in order to achieve their investment objectives.
Every engagement begins with the client’s objectives, portfolio structure, and investment constraints. Arin Risk Advisors designs and implements institutional options-based strategies that improve capital efficiency while supporting disciplined portfolio risk management.
Separately Managed Accounts Strategies Offered
Yield Hawk Liquidity Strategy
For portfolio liquidity needs, Yield Hawk helps evaluate financing alternatives through actively managed exchange-traded options, based on client objectives, collateral profile, and account eligibility.
Customized Option Overlay
For tailored derivatives implementation, Arin Risk Advisors aligns options-based overlays with a client’s portfolio exposure, risk profile, investment objectives, and mandate requirements.
Multi-Direction Dynamic Hedge
For changing market conditions, this dynamic hedging approach is designed to help manage downside exposure across portfolios or concentrated positions.
Single Direction Overlay
For benchmarked portfolios, this overlay aligns options implementation with broad market indices, including the S&P 500, EAFE, and REIT indices.
General Portfolio Management
For broader allocation needs, Arin Risk Advisors supports asset allocation, security selection, and implementation decisions based on a client’s objectives, risk profile, and investment mandate.
VegaEx Volatility Strategy
For volatility-driven opportunities, VegaEx evaluates active options implementation and tactical trading approaches within defined mandate, liquidity, and risk parameters.
Bespoke Strategy Design
For specialized portfolio situations, Arin develops custom strategy designs around client objectives, risk tolerance, portfolio structure, eligibility, and implementation requirements.
Enterprise Risk Management
For advisory firms and fiduciary institutions, this solution helps evaluate business exposure, liquidity needs, and financial flexibility during adverse market conditions.
ETF and fund disclosures: Before investing, carefully review the applicable prospectus or offering documents for objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Third-party fund websites are provided for convenience, and Arin Risk Advisors is not responsible for their content.
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Client scenariosFrequently asked questions
What does Arin Risk Advisors do?
Arin designs and implements options-based strategies that help advisers manage risk, generate yield, and solve complex portfolio challenges — including concentrated positions and volatility exposure. The firm works with RIAs, wealth managers, family offices, and institutional allocators who need more than what traditional investment management can offer.
Who does Arin work with?
Arin primarily works with registered investment advisers, wealth managers, family offices, bank trust departments, institutional allocators, and sophisticated high-net-worth investors. The firm typically operates as a strategic partner supporting fiduciaries and investment professionals.
Is Arin a fiduciary?
Yes. Arin is a fee-only registered investment adviser operating under a fiduciary standard, meaning the firm is legally and ethically required to put clients’ interests first.
Does Arin custody client assets?
No. Client assets remain at the client’s existing custodian. Arin provides strategy design, implementation, execution, and ongoing monitoring.
What makes Arin different from traditional advisers?
Most advisors generalize. Arin specializes. The firm focuses exclusively on derivatives-based portfolio management, combining options overlays, volatility strategies, and institutional trading expertise to address challenges that traditional investment management often cannot solve.
