BufferLABS Response to AQR Blog Post: “Rebuffed: A Closer Look at Options-Based Strategies” Dated March 21, 2025 – Cliff Asness and Daniel Villalon https://www.aqr.com/Insights/Perspectives/Rebuffed-A-Closer-Look-at-Options-Based-Strategies As a new research publisher and participant in the buffered ETF ecosystem, BufferLABS aims to shed light on these hedging instruments using data and facts—nothing more, nothing less. So, we read…
When it comes to Buffered ETFs, there are many misconceptions held by investors about their structures and payoff features that can lead to unrealistic expectations and, unfortunately, some disappointment in their returns. These things become prominent when the market goes through a period of heightened volatility, like the one we are in at present. We…
BufferLABS’ Goal is to deliver maximum value-added to our customers for a fair price. In setting our prices, we wanted to have offerings that could economically meet the needs of advisors across the spectrum: from small practices to large practices. Our tiered pricing provides just that: a way for advisors of almost any size to…