Buffer ETFs have become one of the fastest-growing product lines in finance. But what risks are buffer investors carrying without realizing it? Let's zoom in on the two areas where they fall short and propose potential solutions that seek to address these issues. Improving Buffer Strategies: Pay Attention to the Tails! was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.| Alpha Architect
On the surface, buffer ETFs appear attractive: they seek to capture some upside while mitigating a portion of losses. However, this does not mean they are risk-free. In fact, under certain market conditions, these products can significantly underperform. The Problem with Buffer ETFs: Cap the Upside & Expose the Downside was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.| Alpha Architect
Our friends Corey Hoffstein and Rodrigo Gordillo over at Return Stacked have done some interesting research on the potential for gold to improve your run-of-the-mill 60/40. You'll need to hit them directly on their site to get their full report. However, I read their very detailed white paper, and I thought the concept was intriguing [...] A Golden Opportunity to Upgrade a 60/40? was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.| Alpha Architect
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