Dear Friend,

We’ve just finished the S&P’s worst quarter since 2022. That may not sound like much, until you zoom out and look at everything that’s contributing to this—tariff uncertainty, geopolitical shocks, a Fed walking a tightrope, question marks over AI capex, an exodus of capital out of the US, inflation stickiness, and more. It’s a lot.

This is the type of environment where a lot of investors make a critical mistake.

They assume what’s worked before will keep working, hope the market will come back if it drops, and react when it’s too late to act.

I know there aren’t too many people receiving this email who make that mistake. But we must be ready for the market volatility that will happen because of people who do.

That’s why the timing literally couldn’t be better for the launch of Jared Dillian’s new Options Masterclass.

Because while options have gotten a bad rap over the past few years thanks to what is essentially gambling (zero-days-to-expiration options), really, the best use for options is managing risk. When used correctly, options can help you:

• Hedge your downside in volatile markets
• Add targeted protection to specific positions
• Stay invested without feeling reckless

And now, you can learn how to do that from someone who got started 26 years ago at the Pacific Options Exchange, Jared Dillian.

I’ve taken this Masterclass cover to cover, and it made me see options in a whole new light. Jared doesn’t promise overnight riches or peddle high-risk strategies. He teaches serious investors how to use options to manage risk, smooth out volatility, and protect portfolios—in any environment.

If you’re interested in finding out more, you can get all the details below:

Jared Dillian’s Options Masterclass

If you’ve ever felt exposed in a market downturn, wanted more control without cashing out entirely, or wanted to juice your returns without hugely increasing your downside risk…

This is worth your time.

Ed D'Agostino
Publisher & COO
Mauldin Economics