Buffer ETFs have moved from niche idea to mainstream product in just a few years. That’s not just growth—it’s a trend! But what’s behind it? Are buffer ETFs a breakthrough in risk management… or are they more complex and potentially riskier than they appear? How Buffer ETFs Promise to Protect You (and Why They Can’t Do It All) was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.