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Buffer ETFs are growing with new funds from iShares, even as stocks rally

Buffer funds that use options to protect investors against downside in exchange for capping gains are showing staying power in 2023 despite the market rally, attracting investor cash and new entrants.

PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF

Historical Prices for PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF Sustainability Rating AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer20 Sep ETF 10.82 AllianzIM U.S. Equity 6 Month Buffer10 May/Nov ETF 10.85 Copyright © 2026 ...
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Buffer Funds Are on the Rise, but They May Not Make Sense for Most Investors

Buffer ETFs use options to limit portfolio gains and losses. The segment has grown enormously since 2020, and it’s dominated by Innovator and First Trust, whose funds hold the vast majority of buffer ...
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What to know before investing in buffer ETFs

Investors may want to consider buffer ETFs to hedge the recent market volatility. Bruce Bond, CEO of Innovator ETFs, sees an opportunity in buffer exchange-traded funds to offer some protection from ...

Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April declares $0.1412 dividend

Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April (LAPR) declares $0.1412/share monthly dividend. Payable July 1; for shareholders of record June 30; ex-div June 30. See LAPR Dividend Scorecard, Yield ...
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Buffer ETFs Are Not for Everyone. Here’s How to Use Them in Your Portfolio

“Structured products” are proliferating in exchange-traded funds, and defined-outcome ETFs, or “buffer ETFs,” are among the most popular. These ETFs use options to provide an explicit amount of loss ...