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Covered-Call and Buffer ETFs: Stock Investing With Less Gain but Less Pain

For covered-call ETFs, you basically have exposure to an underlying stock position and then you sell a call option against it, which caps your upside a little bit but gives you some income in the near ...
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Social Security's 2026 COLA may break records, still fall short

The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is projected to be one of the most significant in history, reflecting the ongoing economic challenges and inflationary pressures. Despite ...
Morningstar

Buffer Funds Are on the Rise, but They May Not Make Sense for Most Investors

Buffer ETFs use options to limit portfolio gains and losses. The segment has grown enormously since 2020, and it’s dominated by Innovator and First Trust, whose funds hold the vast majority of buffer ...

Is $1.5 Million Enough for Early Retirement? Uncover the Realities of Financial Freedom

While many Americans think $1.5 million is the goal for retirement savings, the reality is that this much money just doesn’t ...
Benzinga.com

Cathie Wood-Led Ark Launches Buffer ETFs For Its Flagship ARKK, Analyst Says It's Like Diet Soda — 50% Loss Protection, But There's A Catch

Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management has filed plans to launch four new exchange-traded funds designed to offer downside protection for investors in its flagship ARK Innovation ETF ARKK, while ...