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Aptus Collared Income Opportunity ETF

ACIO is an actively-managed portfolio of US large cap equities as well as corresponding options collars for those constituents.

Aptus Defined Risk ETF

Over the past five years, investors experienced two major market drawdowns even in the best ETFs. First was the Covid-19 pandemic bear market.

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ACIO's unique strategy of combining a core stock basket, covered calls, and put options provides robust downside protection, making it a standout ETF. Transparency in ACIO's holdings and strategy contrasts sharply with JEPI's opaque equity-linked notes, enhancing investor confidence in understanding risk. But I don't own ACIO because my own self-driven active investment process is similar enough in some aspects that make owning it redundant for me.

ACIO: An ETF I Like Over JEPI, And The 1 Reason I Don't Own It

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The Fed just kicked off its long-awaited rate cutting cycle in September. What are the best ETFs for this environment?

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The Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF is a hedged equity ETF. It aims to mimic the S&P 500 but with fewer stocks. ACIO employs a strategy of writing call options and buying put spreads to manage risk. The fund seeks to capture 65% of the S&P 500's upside while limiting downside to 50%.

ACIO: Collared Equity ETF For A High P/E Market

The Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF combines large-cap stock exposure, covered calls for income, and protective puts to hedge against major market drops. ACIO's active management strategy allows it to control risks and generate extra income, distinguishing it from passive index funds and other growth-focused ETFs. The fund's protective puts provide a safety net during market downturns, appealing to cautious investors seeking both growth potential and downside protection.

ACIO: This One Makes Sense For The Put Option Alone

The Aptus Collared Investment Opportunity ETF is a liquid ETF with $1.14 billion AUM, offering downside protection ideal for fixed income investors. ACIO employs a collared strategy by selling calls on individual holdings and buying puts on a basket of equities, enhancing net credit. The ETF has underperformed the broader market but offers downside risk protection, making it a reasonable Buy for investors seeking stability in a volatile economy.

ACIO: Not Ideal For Fixed Income, But Still A Buy

Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF

Simplify US Equity PLUS Downside Convexity ETF

A recent ETF launch serves as an indicator of a new trend related to options trading. On Sept. 14, thematic ETF provider Defiance ETFs launched The Defiance Nasdaq-100 Enhanced Option ETF (NASDAQ: QQQY ).

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Amplify CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF

Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF

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investors are looking for investments that provide capital appreciation opportunities in the equity world but at the same time offer downside protection. A lucrative option for now could be the Buy-Write strategy.

Time to Bet on Buy-Write ETFs

A buy-write, also known as a covered call strategy, is an investment strategy used to generate income and potentially hedge against downside risk.

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VictoryShares US Large Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF

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First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF

WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund

Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF

iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF

WisdomTree US Smallcap Quality Dividend Growth Fund

WisdomTree US Quality Dividend Growth Fund

WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund

Global X SuperDividend US ETF

iShares U.S. Dividend & Buyback ETF

Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF

WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund

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VanEck Morningstar High Dividend ETF

iShares Select Dividend ETF

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund

Fidelity Dividend ETF for Rising Rates

Fidelity High Dividend ETF

First Trust BuyWrite Income

First Trust Hedged BuyWrite Income ETF

Each month, I give a broad overview of dividend and income-focused ETFs, selecting them from my growing database of about 750 funds. I've added a seventh category to this monthly series: risk management ETFs, bringing the total number of funds analyzed to 88.

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Aberdeen Income Credit Strategies Fund

Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Trust

Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund

First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc

First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund

Templeton Global Income Fund

Miller/Howard High Income Equity Fund

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Debt Fund

Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund

Pimco California Municipal Income Fund II

Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF

Global X U.S. Preferred ETF

Putnam Premier Income Trust

Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF

The major equity indices had their worst week since early January - mostly on inflation concerns and a hawkish FOMC that signaled an increase in rates may come sooner than expected. On Friday, stocks took another leg lower after St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said that he expects the Fed's first rate hike in late 2022.

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Overlay Shares Large Cap Equity ETF

Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF

These products seem appropriate for investors seeking high levels of income and a hedged exposure to large-cap U.S. equities.

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