Allianz Investment Management launches the AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF (AIOO), seeking complete downside protection with S&P 500 upside participation through quarterly resets. Unlike traditional buffered products, AIOO aims for “true zero” returns in down markets while capturing equity gains via participation rates. Designed for risk-averse investors, the ETF provides capital preservation with growth potential through shorter three-month outcome periods and transparent, liquid access to protected equity exposure.
Discover how WisdomTree’s strategic barbell approach combines ultra-short-duration floating-rate notes (USFR) with enhanced core bond exposure (AGGY) to help advisors navigate today’s normalized interest rate environment. This tactical framework aims to capture meaningful yield opportunities while actively managing duration risk—offering portfolio simplicity with just two tickers. Learn how floating-rate Treasuries may provide a yield cushion above traditional bills and why reweighting traditional bond indices can enhance income potential without adding leverage or emerging-market exposure.
The John Hancock High Yield ETF (JHHY) from Manulife John Hancock Investments breaks traditional active vs. passive trade-offs with a dual approach: expressing sector views through liquid bonds while targeting opportunistic credit plays. Subadvisor Marathon Asset Management’s 20+ years of sector expertise drives monthly rebalancing, aiming for full high yield returns with benchmarked risk characteristics and low tracking error.
As the Fed cuts rates, money market yields are set to plummet—potentially overnight. Pacer ETFs’ FLRT fund offers an alternative: attractive yields through senior secured bank loans and CLOs that adjust with rates. Managed by Aristotle Pacific Capital with a decade-long track record and minimal defaults, FLRT provides a measured step up from cash. Learn how an incremental allocation might enhance yield while maintaining low volatility and strong credit oversight in your fixed income strategy.
Innovator ETFs has launched dual directional buffer funds designed to flip the script on market downturns. DDTS and DDFS aim to generate positive returns when the S&P 500 falls within their buffer zones (10% and 15%, respectively), while participating in market gains up to predetermined caps. These ETFs seek to democratize sophisticated institutional strategies, offering advisors daily liquidity, lower fees, and tax efficiency in an accessible wrapper that makes defined outcome investing available across client bases.
Most enhanced income ETFs start with broad market indexes and systematically sell covered calls. Cullen’s DIVP flips that script—beginning with disciplined value stock selection, then selectively writing options on 25–40% of holdings each month. The result? A strategy that combines the natural income advantages of value stocks with tactical options premiums while maintaining upside participation and seeking better tax efficiency than traditional covered call funds.
The 100-year-old firm that pioneered mutual funds is now making waves in the ETF space. MFS Investment Management launched its first five actively managed ETFs in December 2024, followed by its sixth fund—the MFS® Active Mid Cap ETF (MMID)—in September 2025. With approximately $750 million in assets and more funds on the way, MFS is bringing decades of research experience to modern investment vehicles. From value to mid cap to international strategies, discover how this storied asset manager is reimagining active management for today's advisors while staying true to its fundamental, long-term investment philosophy.
