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JD at ETF Oasis on The Dennis Rodman Effect
Our Founder and CIO JD Gardner, CFA, CMT sat down with industry expert Lara Crigger at the ETF Oasis at Future Proof. JD made the case that options can work better than bonds as a portfolio's brakes, and with better brakes you can upgrade your portfolio's engine with...
Aptus Deep Buffers: A Low Cost Bond Alternative?
See why we're excited about the potential portfolio benefit of this vehicle. Watch as JD Gardner, CFA & CMT, and Brad Rapking, CFA discuss: Portfolio Role for Deep Buffered Funds Structural Edge in Aptus Buffered ETFs Mechanics of ALDB, JADB, APDB, JUDB,...
Introducing ABUF: A Low Cost, Laddered Buffer ETF
Watch our recent webinar as JD Gardner, CFA & CMT, and Brad Rapking, CFA, discuss our strategy on building edge in these simple structures. Topics Portfolio Role for Buffered Funds Structural Edge in Aptus Buffered ETFs Mechanics of ABUF Or contact...
Why Options-Based ETFs Are Gaining Momentum and What Advisors Need to Watch
JD spent a few minutes with Wealth Management.com at the Advyzon conference to speak about Aptus' More Stocks, Less Bonds approach to the options-based ETF space. As options-based ETFs surge in popularity, this conversation breaks down where real asset-allocation...
RIA Channel Interview: Portfolio Construction With Buffer ETFs
Recently, JD sat down with Keith Black, Managing Director of the RIA Channel, to discuss why buffer ETFs can offer better hedging characteristics than fixed-income allocations. There has been significant innovation in ETFs, adding buffer and defined outcome strategies...
Bonds Defied the Risk Signs in 2025. What’s the Outlook for 2026?
' New products on the shelf "A brief credit scare in October underscored those risks. But the overall positive landscape for bonds — along with ETF innovations that tap into options trades like box spreads — is fueling more borrowing and debt-tied investment...
ETF Prime: Inside Aptus’ Launch of the Lowest-Cost Buffer ETFs
Recently, JD Gardner joined the ETF Prime podcast. “JD Gardner, Founder of Aptus Capital Advisors, goes inside the decision to launch the lowest-cost buffer ETFs and the outsized role investor behavior plays in long-term returns.” Nate Geraci, President...
ETF Prime: Balancing Risk & Reward with ETFs
Recently, Brian Jacobs, CFA, joined The ETF Prime podcast to discuss: ACIO DRSK UPSD Investor behavior Asset allocation to options Market outlook Prefer to read through the episode? Access a summary here.With respect to ACIO and DRSK, each ETF seeks current...
Bloomberg ETF IQ: November 25, 2024
Recently, Brian Jacobs, CFA, joined Bloomberg ETF IQ during the Drill Down segment (join at 16:38 to jump ahead to UPSD). The show focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry....
Ready For Anything
Our federal government is operating at substantial deficits. While that may add to the risk of a debt crisis, we think the real risk for investors is losing purchasing power. JD recently spoke with David Dierking of IBD about our approach to embracing risk assets,...