Animal Spirits Podcast Talk Your Book: Protecting the Downside
Mar 28, 2022
Bruce Bond, Founder and CEO of Innovator ETFs, shares insights on how managed and buffered ETFs can provide essential downside protection in portfolios. He discusses the transition from traditional structured products to more liquid ETF options that meet investors' needs during market uncertainty. Bond highlights the advantages of defined outcome ETFs, which offer both equity exposure and protective features against losses. The conversation also touches on alternatives to bond portfolios and emphasizes education as key for advisors navigating today’s complex investment landscape.
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Bruce Bond's COVID Crash Strategy
- Bruce Bond withdrew his fixed income investments during the COVID crash.
- He moved his investments into buffers due to anticipated losses in fixed income.
ETF Usage Trends
- Advisors are using Innovator ETFs' defined outcome solutions in various ways.
- Some are shifting from equities, while others are moving away from fixed income due to rising rates.
Managed Outcome ETFs
- Consider managed outcome ETFs for simplified, automated outcome management.
- These ETFs ladder across various buffers, providing diversified exposure and downside protection without daily management.