Smarter Equity Hedging Explained

Buffered ETFs are a popular way to manage market risk, but they come with trade-offs like capped returns and ongoing fund expenses.

In this video, Robert Amato, CFP®, CIMA® and Principal at Compass Wealth Management, explains how our structured approach offers a more cost-effective and flexible way to hedge equity exposure — with features you won’t find in a typical ETF.

At Compass, we help clients participate in long-term market returns while reducing downside exposure when conditions call for caution.

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