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What are FX options collars and how are they structured?

An options collar combines buying a protective put and selling a call on the same currency exposure. Example: an exporter long EUR/USD might buy a 1.05 put (downside protection) and sell a 1.15 call (capping upside) to reduce option cost. Collars reduce hedging expenses but limit profit potential. Institutions use collars for predictable hedging costs, especially corporates protecting revenue streams. Risks: opportunity loss if the currency rallies beyond the sold call; margin and premium management complexity. For retail traders, collars illustrate structured risk-reward management beyond stop-losses. The key advantage is insurance at reduced or zero net premium, making collars practical hedging tools in corporate treasury and institutional FX management.