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

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

As Recession Risk Looms, Time To Buffer Market Exposure

Fears that the Federal Reserve's overly aggressive monetary policy tightening could trigger a recession remain an overhang for the market outlook for the rest of 2022. Nevertheless, there are still ways to manage potential risks and keep clients invested.

ETF Trends • Jun 29, 2022

How to Stay Invested While Seeking to Buffer Against Risk in 2022

Elevated equity valuations. Low bond yields.

ETF Trends • Jan 11, 2022

Innovator ETFs Announces Upside Cap Ranges for June Series of Buffer ETFs

On Monday, Innovator Capital Management, LLC (Innovator) announced the anticipated upside cap ranges and return profiles for the June series of the S&P 500 Buffer ETFs – Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF – June (BJUN), Innovator S&P 500 Power Buffer ETF – June (PJUN), and Innovator S&P 500 Ultra Buffer ETF – June (UJUN) – [...] The post Innovator ETFs Announces Upside Cap Ranges for June Series of Buffer ETFs appeared first on ETF Trends.

ETF Trends • May 24, 2021

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 Can Limit Consequences of Heightened Volatility

The Defined Outcome ETF strategy with a built-in buffer may help investors better diversify their investment portfolios as volatile conditions persist. In the recent webcast, The Defined Outcome ETF Revolution, Bruce Bond, Co-Founder and CEO, Innovator ETFs; and Graham Day, Vice President of Product and Research, Innovator ETFs, commented on these times of uncertainty and [.

ETF Trends • Jun 29, 2020