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 value exists and how advisors can avoid the gimmicks.
With bonds increasingly failing to hedge purchasing power, advisors are being forced to rethink traditional asset allocation models.
JD Gardner, founder of Aptus Capital Advisors, explains why options-based ETFs are gaining traction, how they can help advisors take on more equity risk in a controlled way, and why distinguishing true innovation from gimmicks is becoming critical as the space rapidly expands.
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