Should you hedge PAYX or reduce the position?
Compare the loss you're prepared to accept with the expenditure, coverage, and upside limits of the available alternatives.
Quotes as of Oct 20, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC (Polygon options snapshot (delayed)) · underlying $111.63 as of Oct 18, 2026
What protection changes
For 100 shares and a 25% decline to $83.72 by Dec 18, 2026, holding unchanged loses $2,791. The table shows what each alternative costs today and what it leaves you with in that decline.
| Alternative | Upfront expenditure | Selected downside outcome | Upside retained | Protection period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hold unchanged | — | −$2,791 | Full | — |
| Reduce position 50% | $3 | −$1,398 | 50% of gains | — |
| Protective put 100 | $146 | −$1,309 | Full, less premium | Until Dec 18, 2026 |
| Collar 100/125 | $26 | −$1,189 | Capped at 125 | Until Dec 18, 2026 |
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