"In recent years, too many financial firms have put taxpayer money at risk by operating hedge funds and private equity funds and making riskier investments to reap a quick reward.
VOA: standard.2010.01.21
If you are looking for equityput plays, we recommend hunting in the large-cap technology space, as hedge funds appear to be bailing on these equities.
CatEputs (short for Catastrophe EquityPut Option) are derivative contracts that give the insured the right to sell new shares at a fixed price, which the investor promises to buy in the event of a catastrophe.