Stuart Chaussée is a fee-only inve­stment advisor focused on creating and monitoring investment portfolios using defined outcome strategies. He received his B.A. from U.C. Berkeley and a master's degree from Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is the author of seven investment books. His work has been cited in Barron's, CNBC, Financial Times, Kiplinger, Reuters, and Yahoo Finance.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Buffer ETFs 7
CHAPTER 1: Brushing Up on Buffer ETF Fundamentals 9
CHAPTER 2: Understanding How Buffer ETFs Work 27
CHAPTER 3: Deciding Whether Buffer ETFs Are Right for You 37

Part 2: Dipping a Toe into Buffer ETF Investing 47
CHAPTER 4: Looking at Common Ways to Invest in Buffer ETFs 49
CHAPTER 5: Finding and Researching Buffer ETFs 59
CHAPTER 6: Choosing a Level of Downside Protection 83
CHAPTER 7: Building a Buffer ETF Portfolio 97

Part 3: Investing in Buffer ETFs during Intra-Outcome Periods 109
CHAPTER 8: Tracking Key Intra-Outcome Parameters 111
CHAPTER 9: Exploring Intra-Outcome Strategies 119
CHAPTER 10: Observing Buffer ETFs in Action: Case Studies 137

Part 4: Exploring More Buffer ETF Offerings 155
CHAPTER 11: Graduating to Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETFs 157
CHAPTER 12: Investing in Laddered Buffer ETFs 165
CHAPTER 13: Doubling Down on Accelerated Buffer ETFs 175
CHAPTER 14: The Sky's the Limit with Uncapped Buffer ETFs 181
CHAPTER 15: Having It Both Ways with Dual-Directional Buffer ETFs 191
CHAPTER 16: Limiting Your Downside with Floor ETFs 199
CHAPTER 17: Investing in Bitcoin and Gold with Downside Protection 207
CHAPTER 18: Investing for Cash Flow with Buffer and Barrier Income ETFs 215

Part 5: Diving into Advanced Buffer ETF Concepts 227
CHAPTER 19: Getting the Inside Scoop on Upside Caps 229
CHAPTER 20: Comparing Outcome Periods: 3, 6, and 12 Months 237
CHAPTER 21: Understanding How Buffer ETFs Reset 247
CHAPTER 22: Swapping Bonds for Buffer ETFs 255
CHAPTER 23: Comparing Defined Outcome Structures 263

Part 6: The Part of Tens 273
CHAPTER 24: Ten Buffer ETF Takeaways from Industry Leaders 275
CHAPTER 25: Ten FAQs about Buffer ETFs 283

Index 289