<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Structured Portfolios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Your Investment Journey]]></description><link>https://www.asymmetricalportfolios.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:06:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.asymmetricalportfolios.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Downside as Opportunity: The Power of Structured Positions in Volatile Markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover why structured position investors actually benefit from market downturns. 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Smith, CFP (R)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpha, Beta and Standard Deviation with Structured Positions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore how Structured Positions challenge traditional investing by redefining alpha, beta, and volatility while maintaining market upside potential and limiting downside risk.]]></description><link>https://www.asymmetricalportfolios.com/post/alpha-beta-and-standard-deviation-with-structured-positions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69138f7d2e9bec7d846d6852</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:36:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5a7a4f6135473868535049~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Timothy L. Smith, CFP (R)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Office Relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family Offices face high-stakes decisions, legacy pressure, and overwhelming advisor pitches. 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Smith, CFP (R)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Investors Want]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Investors Want to Invest In]]></description><link>https://www.asymmetricalportfolios.com/post/what-investors-want</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69138da13bacd19aa1491460</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:25:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_a8529187d19c42388d4a54992d93b68a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Timothy L. Smith, CFP (R)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How High-Net-Worth Investors Combine Bonds and Calls to Pursue Smarter Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[By combining a high yield or other fixed income position with calls on a stock or market index, the investor can get up to about 2 times the return of the security or index, with downside about equal to the index, and perhaps a bit less. ]]></description><link>https://www.asymmetricalportfolios.com/post/how-high-net-worth-investors-combine-bonds-and-calls-to-pursue-smarter-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689f8db181e6ee2fae517fcd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_466c786c374f55754f314d~mv2_d_5530_3677_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Timothy L. Smith, CFP (R)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Puts Help High-Net-Worth Investors Protect Portfolios from Market Losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how ultra-high-net-worth investors use put options as a hedge against stock and bond market downturns—especially in high-yield investments.]]></description><link>https://www.asymmetricalportfolios.com/post/puts-structured-portfolios</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689ba6ce1b954e09d4d939b3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:21:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f0b306_6f4dd232d61e4314a73346124701f779~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Timothy L. 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Smith, CFP (R)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Call Options Can Offer Market Upside Without Traditional Stock Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how ultra-high-net-worth investors use call options to achieve equity-like returns with less market risk—without directly owning the underlying stock.]]></description><link>https://www.asymmetricalportfolios.com/post/how-call-options-can-offer-market-upside-without-traditional-stock-risk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689ba2694a03ec7637b917a5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:21:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5e9f25da99ee42ac8eea101ce03de439~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Timothy L. Smith, CFP (R)</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not All Advisor Independence Is Created Equal Anymore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Was advisor independence really about freedom? 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