- Three specific ETFs—Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF, iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF, and FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF—are defined-outcome funds offering downside protection.
- The Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF is based on the S&P 500 Price Return index.
New ETF Products Offer Buffered Exposure to S&P 500 Losses
What happened
New exchange-traded funds have been launched that offer buffered exposure to the S&P 500. These funds seek a defined outcome, such as buffering the first 10% of SPY losses before fees, with the buffer set at 9% after fees for full-period holders. These products utilize FLEX options to provide the buffered S&P exposure.
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Why it matters
These defined-outcome funds allow investors to trade a portion of the stock market’s potential upside in exchange for protection against initial declines. The products are part of a group of funds that offer downside protection based on the S&P 500 Price Return index.
The Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF, along with other funds, is based on the S&P 500 Price Return index and offers downside protection.
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Who's involved
- S&PThe S&P 500 index is the benchmark for the buffered exposure offered by the new funds.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- S&PSpeculative
The S&P 500 might see increased demand and licensing revenue from the new buffered ETF products.
- Flex Ltd.Speculative
Flex Ltd. might see increased demand for options instruments used in the S&P buffer ETFs.
- PGIMSpeculative
PGIM might see increased demand for options strategies managed by the funds.
- CalamosSpeculative
Calamos might see increased demand for options strategies incorporating Flex's instruments.