AB Conservative Buffer ETF

BUFC

Valor de mercado US$ 1,11 bi

Active buffer ETFs and a first-of-its-kind electricity futures fund were the focus of this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Ben Sklar, portfolio manager on AllianceBernstein's index and derivative solutions team.

AllianceBernstein (AB) has promoted Julie Gunts to senior vice president, global head of ETFs. The move elevates a key internal leader to guide the asset manager's rapidly growing active ETF franchise.

In a few short years, AllianceBernstein (AB) has transformed from an ETF newcomer into a strong and diverse provider of actively managed ETFs. Since launching its initial suite in 2022, the firm has seen considerable demand.

BUFC offers capped S&P 500 upside and a 15% downside buffer, making it ideal for risk-averse investors focused on capital preservation. The ETF uses FLEX options on SPY to achieve its objectives, successfully minimizing drawdowns during recent market volatility. With a higher-than-average 0.69% expense ratio and limited track record, BUFC is best used alongside SPY for balanced risk and return.

On the heels of crossing the $1 billion threshold in active ETF AUM, AllianceBernstein has launched five active exchange-traded funds today: two on the New York Stock Exchange, and three on the Nasdaq.

Lineup includes one Buffered product and four Fixed Income products in AB's ETF suite NASHVILLE, Tenn. , Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.