Stocks to Collar

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From Barron's 5-28-07

When Records Prove Elusive.

"Speaking of options, here's a handy strategy with stocks straining at record peaks. "Collars" allow conservative investors to participate in rallies up to a certain target but limit downside risk should the market slide. You accomplish this by selling out-of-the-money calls and using the proceeds to buy protective puts, so collars require little or no out-of-pocket expense."

The following stocks offer great opportunites for collars.

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