Buffer ETFs: A Powerful Tool For Managing Risk

In this article, we explore the basics of buffer ETFs and share our thoughts on why we think these ETFs could be a powerful tool for managing risk. By selecting a buffer ETF with a predefined payoff profile that best matches one's preferences, one can achieve the equivalent of a customized option strategy to position for a pullback. The ideal scenario for using buffer ETFs would be when the market has performed exceptionally well and is at risk of a potential pullback.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2024

BAUG: Systematic Volatility Strategy

The Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF is an exchange-traded fund. The ETF seeks to track the return of the S&P 500 up to a predetermined cap while buffering investors against the first 9% of losses over the outcome period.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 8, 2023

Good Fishing In The Dividend Stream

Once upon a time, dividends played a starring role in equity markets—until 14 years of easy money whetted investors' appetite for risk and created a massive tailwind for unprofitable, long-duration growth stocks. Valuations appear to be attractive: Stocks yielding north of 2.5% are trading near their largest discount to the equity market in recent memory.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 26, 2023

Oversold-Overbought Watch: S&P 500 Index - February 21, 2023

The S&P 500 Index has rebounded sharply off its previous low in October, closing up 14% on Feb. 17 since October's trough. The market could continue to rally, of course.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 21, 2023

Both Sides Now: The Active Vs. Passive Debate Revisited (Podcast Transcript)

Both Sides Now: The Active Vs. Passive Debate Revisited (Podcast Transcript)

Seeking Alpha • Nov 24, 2020

Defined Outcome ETFs Help Investors Get a Better Grip on Market Volatility

The Defined Outcome exchange traded fund strategy with a built-in buffer may help financial advisors better diversify client portfolios during these more troubled times. In the recent webcast, Finding Certainty Amid the Global Pandemic – Where can you turn in Today’s Markets?

ETF Trends • Aug 13, 2020

Finding Certainty Amid the Global Pandemic – Where can you turn in Today’s Markets?

No one knows when the next drawdown will hit, but if the time comes, investors can hold exposure to alternative solutions to limit the negative effects of sudden spikes in volatility. Alternative investments that incorporate an innate buffer can help investors reduce their exposure to downside risks and still maintain upside potential, to a cap, [.

ETF Trends • Aug 12, 2020