Hedge builder

Pick an exposure, then size the hedge and stress-test the outcome. Numbers update live. Curated by our analysts — not financial advice.

Your exposures

Long DefenseNORepublicans win 2026 midterms

Long ~$5k defense equities, hedged 30% against Republicans winning the midterms.

Offset

30%

Worst case-$400-$316+$84 cushioned
◀ Adverse outcomeFavorable outcome ▶
Hedged Unhedged
Adverse case

If it goes against you

LMT · RTX · NOC -8.0% · hedge pays out

Unhedged-$400
Hedged-$316
Loss cushioned+$84
Favorable case

If it goes your way

LMT · RTX · NOC 5.0% · hedge expires

Unhedged+$250
Hedged+$139
Hedge cost-$111
Position size$5,000
Hedge ratio30%

Net cost

$5,111

Hedge premium

$111

2.2% of position

NO contracts

195

Downside protected

+$84

Max gain

+$139

Max loss

-$316

Buy LMT equity$5,000
Hedge NO 195 @ 57¢$111
Total outlay$5,111