Amplify ETFs Offer Unique Angles on Income, Thematics

The rise of Amplify ETFs is one of the more interesting stories in the U.S. ETF industry. Although it only launched its first ETF under that brand in 2016, its founder, Christian Magoon, was a well-known figure in the ETF space long before that.

ETF Trends • Apr 17, 2026

How The SWAN ETF May Finally Outperform In 2026

Amplify BlackSwan Growth & Treasury Core ETF (SWAN) has underperformed SPY since inception but could outperform in 2026 under certain macro conditions. SWAN employs a leveraged 40/60 stock-to-bond allocation using call options, aiming for better risk balance and downside protection than traditional 60/40 portfolios. Key risks include lack of protection against fixed-income declines and no exposure to alternative assets like gold, which have hindered recent performance.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 10, 2026

3 ETFs Designed to Survive the Next Market Crash

Though the stock market has generally continued its upward trend so far in 2026, cracks may be appearing. A slowing labor market, the risk of an AI bubble collapse, and a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-Earnings (CAPE) ratio around 40 all suggest that a crash may be looming for a market that is potentially overvalued.

MarketBeat • Feb 9, 2026

Amplify ETFs Announces Net Asset Value Adjustment for the Amplify BlackSwan Growth & Treasury Core ETF (SWAN)

Amplify ETFs today announced that the net asset value (NAV) of the Amplify BlackSwan Growth & Treasury Core ETF (SWAN) was decreased by $1.2713 per share.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 13, 2026

Super Micro's Shares Priced For Black Swan Event - Buy It (Upgrade)

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is upgraded to Buy due to its extremely attractive 0.5x FY26 revenue multiple, despite ongoing margin pressures. SMCI faces volatile gross margins, intense competition from OEMs and ODMs, and management's inconsistent guidance, leading to market skepticism. Despite projected 65% FY26 revenue growth, SMCI's gross margin-adjusted revenue growth is estimated at only 11%, reflecting industry-wide margin compression.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 25, 2025

This ETF Keeps Your Portfolio From Singing Its SWAN Song

Nobody can predict when the next major market downturn, or what finance academician Nassim Taleb calls a “black swan event,” will occur. For a portfolio that's ill-equipped to handle the next major market event, it could be its swan song when (not if) that takes place.

ETF Trends • Oct 24, 2025

SWAN ETF: A Smart Move As Markets Get Shaky

Amplify BlackSwan Growth & Treasury Core ETF (SWAN) offers a unique 60/90 leveraged portfolio, flipping traditional 60/40 allocations for risk balancing. SWAN primarily invests in short-to-medium duration US Treasuries and uses S&P 500 call options for equity exposure, capping downside risk. Current market conditions—attractive Treasury yields and elevated S&P 500 valuations—make SWAN appealing for both growth and defensive positioning.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 14, 2025

SWAN: Tail Risk ETF With A Mixed Track Record

SWAN participates in SPY's upside with LEAP call options while protecting capital from fast market crashes with a buffer of treasuries. The fund has delivered lower returns and similar drawdowns to SPY, but with significantly reduced volatility since inception. While SWAN is effective during sharp market crashes, it offers limited protection in slow downturns.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2025

Legal & General praised for 'swan-like' turnaround but shares still under water

Legal & General Group PLC (LSE:LGEN) shares fell 1.7% despite the life insurer unveiling a larger than expected £500 million buyback, with analysts pointing out a few niggles in the numbers but its overall "swan-like" performance.  The recent streamlining of the business into three core areas – Institutional Retirement, Asset Management and UK Retail – resulted in non-core sales during the year of its US Protection business for £1.8 billion and Cala Homes for £1.35 billion, which will result in a further share buyback of £1 billion when the former is completed, in addition to the one announced today.

Proactive Investors • Mar 12, 2025

SWAN: How The ETF May Perform Amid A Tariff Selloff

The 2025 trade war is causing significant market volatility, making risk-balanced ETFs like Amplify BlackSwan Growth & Treasury Core ETF appealing. SWAN balances risk by allocating more to US government bonds and using in-the-money options for S&P 500 exposure, capping downside risk. SWAN's bond holdings are conservative, benefiting from economic slowdowns but vulnerable to rising yields and potential positive stock-bond correlations.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 7, 2025