

A quick reminder for anyone who's already forgotten about 2022: that year, the classic 60/40 balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds didn't provide much protection. In fact, it lost nearly as much as a 100% equity portfolio. Inflation surged well above the long-term 2% target, and to bring it down, the Federal Reserve hiked interest... Two hedged ETFs that retirees can use for relative safety in a bear market

Leo Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:HEQT) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 331,506 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $10,625,000. Simplify Hedged Equity ETF accounts for about 0.8%

CreativeOne Wealth LLC boosted its stake in Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:HEQT) by 337.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 35,280 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 27,216 shares during the quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC owned

The Simplify Hedged Equity ETF has delivered superior risk-adjusted returns since inception versus a traditional 60/40 S&P 500 and short-term Treasury allocation. HEQT distinguishes itself from typical buffer funds, which often underperform due to high fees and inefficient premium payouts. The article highlights empirical research questioning the efficacy of most buffer funds but notes HEQT as a notable exception.

Evolution Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:HEQT) in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 57,677 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,802,000. Simplify Hedged Equity ETF makes up 1.8% of Evolution Wealth

Sowell Financial Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:HEQT) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 88,131 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,753,000. Sowell Financial Services LLC owned approximately 0.91%

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simplify Asset Management announces that it expects to deliver capital gains distributions across ten ETFs.

HEQT offers a compelling hedged equity solution for investors seeking S&P 500 exposure with reduced downside risk and volatility. The fund uses a laddered put/spread collar options strategy, providing protection against 5-20% market declines while maintaining capital appreciation potential. HEQT outperforms the S&P 500 and other hedged ETFs in risk-adjusted returns and has a low expense ratio among peers.