Do you implement VXX instead of VIXY for tax purposes? Since VXX is an ETN and VIXY is an ETF that has to be reported on a k-1. I've had vxx in the past and schwab included it in the 1099 so I was able to use this to offset other short term capital gains. However, I'm not sure how offsetting capita...

My latest tweak has been to add VXX...it’s pretty much like throwing money in the garbage can and burning it on a regular basis but it works when it’s needed. Key point: the portfolio, not the stuff in the portfolio Another alternative to consider could be VIXM or VXZ. VIXM is an etf and VXZ is an ...

My latest tweak has been to add VXX...it’s pretty much like throwing money in the garbage can and burning it on a regular basis but it works when it’s needed. Key point: the portfolio, not the stuff in the portfolio Another alternative to consider could be VIXM or VXZ. VIXM is an etf and VXZ is an ...

Also with VXX or options on $VIX, you could potentially get rid of TLT and increase allocation to gold and stocks. I see LTT as protection from deflation and VXX could protect you in a deflationary environment if stocks and/or gold tank. With people hating on LTTs so much, this alternative could be ...

Hi guys! First time posting but have been reading this forum for about a year now. Read both Craig and HB's book. Also read Deslauriers' book," Investing Equanimity" which was a fun read. Have any of you tried using options to build a leveraged PP? I see options as optimal because you are ...