If you're seeking refuge from market volatility, so-called buffer exchange-traded funds provide some downside protection. But these ETFs also limit upside potential and come with higher fees, experts ...

Buffer exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an intriguing investment instrument that's grown in popularity of late. Indeed, if you're a more conservative investor looking to protect against potential ...

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has filed to offer its first buffer exchange-traded funds, a move likely to spur price competition in an area of the ETF market pioneered by Innovator ...

Buffer ETFs partially shield investors from market selloffs but also limit upside gains, often underperforming the broader market. Their effectiveness is greatest during moderate market swings—when ...

BlackRock is launching its first “buffer” exchange-traded funds, which are designed to give investors some downside protection in the U.S. stock market as well as potential gains with a cap. The ...

Both products promise upside participation with downside protection, but come with unique trade-offs and costs investors should be aware of. The first month of a new year tends to bring a familiar ...

Buffer exchange-traded funds, also known as defined-outcome ETFs, use options contracts to limit losses while capping upside potential. As of August 2024, there were 327 buffer ETFs, representing more ...