ETFs are not derivatives but may hold them to hedge risks or enhance strategies. Learn how most ETFs differ from derivatives despite some exceptions.

“Structured products” are proliferating in exchange-traded funds, and defined-outcome ETFs, or “buffer ETFs,” are among the most popular. These ETFs use options to provide an explicit amount of loss ...

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a key component of the modern investor’s toolkit. These simple products are gaining in popularity, and can offer a huge range of options for investors. The European ...

High-yield ETFs can provide investors with a solid stream of income in retirement. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is a solid dividend ETF that can help investors avoid value traps. The Alerian ...

Many covered call ETFs are vulnerable to market-wide sell-offs. If after the plunge, markets remain depressed for a bit longer than usual, then most income investors will see their cash flows shrink.