Buffer ETFs have a strong foothold in the US and are gaining traction in Europe, a market ripe for growth thanks to investors’ long familiarity with structured products. Growing demand reflects a convergence of structural and cyclical trends.
In this special report with ETF Stream, STOXX reviews the fundamentals of buffer strategies and their appeal in times of volatility, and analyzes the strategies’ performance compared with other defensive approaches.
The report also explores how indexing could drive the next phase of growth in this segment. Indexing can do more than provide a reference benchmark: rules-based methodologies offer transparent, repeatable frameworks for implementing defined-outcome strategies. This includes selecting options, managing outcome periods and constructing payoff profiles.
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