With the S&P 500 hovering near 7,500, plenty of investors are sitting on piles of cash, too nervous to put money to work near record highs. That tension was in focus during a May panel hosted by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Innovator ETFs.
It certainly seems like the threat of inflation won't be going away any time soon. On Wednesday, June 10, the CPI numbers for May came out, showing that the index rose 0.5% for the month.
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s (GS) asset management division said its ETF platform crossed $100 billion in assets last week, just two months after closing its acquisition of Innovator Capital Management. Key Takeaways: Goldman's ETF platform hit $100 billion just two months after its Innovator deal closed.
U.S.-Iran tensions rise as Hormuz risks grow. Markets turn volatile -- dividend, low-beta, and defensive ETFs may help cushion portfolios.
Defined Outcome ETF BALT hits a new 52-week high, as investors seeking growth with downside protection are taking notice.
BALT hits a 52-week high as investors seek defined downside buffers amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF offers 20% downside protection on SPY but severely caps upside, making it a loss mitigation tool rather than a growth vehicle. SPY remains a superior long-term investment due to its low cost, broad diversification, and strong historical performance versus BALT's capped returns. BALT's structure is best suited for investors prioritizing capital preservation over growth, but timing of entry within outcome periods is critical.
We highlight some prominent defined outcome ETFs that offer downside protection to the major indices.
Investors seeking to remain invested in the equity world with downside protection should invest in low-beta ETFs.
Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF BALT is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and moved up 10.73% from its 52-week low price of $28.53 per share.
On this special New Year's episode of “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth joined Chuck Jaffe of Money Life to talk about the year in review.
Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF BALT is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and moved up 11.01% from its 52-week low price of $28.43 per share.