June 25, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Buffer ETFs Under the Microscope
Buffer ETFs have grown from a niche offering to over $60 billion in assets over the past five years. These ETFs use options to restructure risk, giving investors downside protection in exchange for some upside. Join this panel as we decode buffer ETFs, dig into their nuances, and discuss how they best fit in portfolios.
- Asset Allocation
- Investing Trends
- Breakout
- CE Credit
Speakers

Jeff Chang
Vest
President

Zachary Evens
Morningstar Research Services LLC
Analyst, Passive Strategies, US

Matthew Kaufman
Calamos Investments
Sr. Vice President, Head of ETFs

Tim Urbanowicz
Innovator Capital Management
Chief Investment Strategist