Investors taking bullish rather than protective positions on the stock are hoping to see the price of the underlying jump ahead of June expiration.

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Protective Life ( NYSE:PL) This stock is on a tear since November.

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You could buy out-of-the-money protective puts--options that would make good some of your loss if the stock collapses.

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