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Nationwide Russell 2000 Risk-Managed Income ETF

NTKI is an actively-managed portfolio of stocks included in the Russell 2000 combined with an options collar. The fund seeks to generate current income with some downside protection.

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The shortened week after the launch of the first-ever spot bitcoin ETFs saw almost as many closures announced as there were launches. Both launches of new ETFs and closures of existing ones have been quite strong so far in 2024.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio , Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Nationwide announced today that the Board of Trustees of ETF Series Solutions (the "Trust") has determined to close and liquidate the Nationwide S&P 500® Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEARCA: NSPI), Nationwide Dow Jones® Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEARCA: NDJI), and Nationwide Russell 2000® Risk-Managed Income ETF (NYSEARCA: NTKI) (collectively, the "Funds") after the close of business on Feb. 23, 2024. Nationwide recommended the liquidation and closure of the Funds following consideration of the Funds' long-term growth prospects, among other factors.

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Small caps face a challenging outlook with further economic slowing forecast in 2024. However, they're an asset class that historically outperforms as economic recovery begins and remains a closely watched space by advisors and investors.

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Federal Reserve rate hikes may be drawing to a close, but investors still face a grim economic forecast heading into 2024. Given waning U.S. consumer strength and mounting U.S. household debt, further purchasing pullback could prove challenging in the coming months.

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The U.S. remains on course for further economic slowing in 2024, creating a challenging outlook for equities. It's unknown whether the country tips into a full recession, experiences a rolling recession, or sidesteps recession next year.

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Bond yields continue to climb in the final quarter of the year as interest rate risk looms large for investors. Advisors looking beyond bonds for income opportunities should consider the Nationwide suite of ETFs.

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Increasing talks of recession next year weighed heavily on equities heading into the final quarter of 2023. Advisors seeking to optimize their equity income with some volatility mitigation may want to consider the Nationwide ETF suite.

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Higher interest rates by the end of the year and higher for longer rates creates a challenging outlook for bonds. In such an environment, there is opportunity in equities with Nationwide's ETF suite that seeks to mitigate volatility while enhancing income.

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The strong equity performance of much of 2023 faces increasing challenges as investors weigh the potential for recession next year. Advisors looking for flexible equity exposure without sacrificing income should consider the Nationwide ETF suite.

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The Federal Reserve's commitment to another rate hike by year-end, alongside diminished forecasts from an increasing number of companies looking to next year, reflect the challenging economic environment as recession risks loom in 2024.

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For advisors seeking to optimize their income potential within equities, the Nationwide suite of income-focused ETFs is worth consideration. All four funds seek to offer consistent and notable distribution yields as of the end of August in each of the major equity indexes.

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It's been a strong year for tech-oriented indexes and many mega-cap companies. Despite first-half challenges, small-caps continue to recover in the second half of the year.

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Persistent inflation and increasing recession risk have been major drivers of market performance in the last 12 months, creating prolonged volatility that remains a primary concern for clients. Much remains uncertain for the path of inflation and how deep or long the recession will last in the U.S.

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This decade continues to prove an unpredictable one, marked by pandemic, geopolitical risk, and the threat of recession. It's put a lot of pressure on retirees and those near-retirement, who report less savings for retirement and less confidence in how long their savings will last.

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The outlook for the second half continues to improve, but much still hinges on the path of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. For advisors seeking to capture equity income in the second half but with an eye toward risk management and volatility mitigation, the Nationwide ETF suite is worth consideration.

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Small-caps continue to capture advisor and investor interest, with billions of inflows into small-cap ETFs in the first half, according to FactSet data. Advisors would do well to consider the Nationwide Russell 2000® Risk-Managed Income ETF (NTKI), given its outperformance in the first half.

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Though the economy proved resilient in the first half of 2023, a hawkish Fed continues to loom large over the second half. For advisors looking to harness retirement income opportunities within equities, Nationwide offers a suite of risk-managed ETFs.

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Advisors seeking income opportunities within equities should consider the Nationwide suite of Risk-Managed ETFs that offered distribution yields greater than 7% in Q1.

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Advisors wanting to maximize their retirement portfolio potential should look to the tax efficiency and diversification of their income streams. Diversifying across different taxable income types can create long-term tax savings and flexibility in uncertain and challenging market environments.

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The information technology sector garnered significant media and investor attention in the first half of the year. However, small-cap ETFs proved to be an attractive buy for investors and pulled in outsized flows heading into the summer months.

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According to Nationwide's annual advisor survey, a quarter of clients close to retiring report they will delay retirement. Given the elevated risk in the last year and near term, increasingly more investors are also turning to a financial advisor for guidance when it comes to saving for retirement.

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At the June FOMC meeting, the Fed paused rate hikes but indicated the possibility of further increases. The threat of further interest rate hikes could create prolonged market volatility.

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Fed language at the end of May signaled that further rate hikes could be on the horizon this summer. As the economic outlook continues to change, advisors looking for income opportunities and interchangeable exposure within equities should consider the Nationwide ETF suite.

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Ongoing market volatility and uncertainty continue to create a challenging environment for advisors and investors. Given second-half recession concerns, clients are most focused on reliable, current income in today's markets.

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