Hedging

It’s a dilemma that could reshape the classic investing strategy as the Fed holds rates near zero for the foreseeable future.

Donald Trump has all but promised to dispute the election outcome if he loses. Wall Street’s taking him at his word.

Innovator ETFs, an asset manager, will debut its so-called buffer funds at a time when Treasury yields are hovering near historic lows and duration risk climbs.

Ben Meng’s downfall raises questions about who would succeed him in a job that attracts so much unwelcome attention, not to mention navigate a pandemic.

There has been increased demand for havens amid a resurgence in coronavirus cases, flaring political tensions and a weaker dollar.

The fund ditched its tail-risk protection weeks before the coronavirus sent stocks into a tailspin, according to people familiar with its decision.

The firm says it will focus the new funds on tech, demographics, urbanization, climate change and emerging global wealth.

Inflows have persisted since the infamous “volpocalypse” in early February.

The planned closures come just months after the firm introduced a lineup of artificial intelligence-driven products.

The traditional approach of buying credit to balance equity risk may no longer be of any use.

The fund is expected to debut in the third quarter and will use an ETF of ETFs structure.

Banks such as UBS aim to offer money managers refuge from jittery markets by combining bonds with more exotic options.

The proliferation of esoteric funds not easily understood by retail investors has created greater potential for damage.

One alternative tactic, though expensive, includes buying put options on equities or an index, according to the team.

Thematic ETFs have proliferated as funds started in the last six months looking to trade on political agendas, such as tax reform and infrastructure spending.

Advisers may want to point out to clients that protection against exchange rate fluctuations can have major consequences.