Here is a way to collect a steady income stream from Adobe stock right now, which you keep no matter what, while lining up a chance to buy this creative software giant at a deep discount if its turnaround stumbles.

Adobe (ADBE) shares have been a study in contrasts, with a trailing one-year return of -20% that badly lags the market, yet a solid rebound in recent months. The company is in the throes of a massive strategic shift, betting its future on acquiring millions of new users through free AI-powered tools. For an investor intrigued by the long-term story but cautious about the near-term turbulence, one options trade offers a way to get paid for your patience. This trade pays you to make a decision later. But if the stock does fall…