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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.
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.
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.
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.
Elevated equity valuations. Low bond yields.
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.
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Performance in the high yield market hasn't been quite as strong as the S&P 500. While total return levels in the high yield market are important to track, spreads in high yield debt relative to treasuries provide a more useful barometer.
SEC filings for BJUN aren't indexed yet — common for recently launched funds. Browse the issuer's filings on SEC EDGAR directly.