Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF

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Market cap $2.72B

Market jitters return on fresh U.S.-Iran tensions. Energy, dividend, low-volatility and defensive ETFs could help investors navigate renewed uncertainty.

With the S&P 500 hovering near 7,500, plenty of investors are sitting on piles of cash, too nervous to put money to work near record highs. That tension was in focus during a May panel hosted by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Innovator ETFs.

It certainly seems like the threat of inflation won't be going away any time soon.  On Wednesday, June 10, the CPI numbers for May came out, showing that the index rose 0.5% for the month.

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s (GS) asset management division said its ETF platform crossed $100 billion in assets last week, just two months after closing its acquisition of Innovator Capital Management. Key Takeaways: Goldman's ETF platform hit $100 billion just two months after its Innovator deal closed.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) made a big announcement this week, touting $100 billion in total ETF AUM. The milestone comes following the firm's recent acquisition of Innovator ETFs adding several notable funds to the firm's overall roster.

U.S.-Iran tensions rise as Hormuz risks grow. Markets turn volatile -- dividend, low-beta, and defensive ETFs may help cushion portfolios.

There's a lot of collective wisdom about the challenge of forecasting markets and the economy. Warren Buffet once famously said: “”Forecasts may tell you a great deal about the forecaster; they tell you nothing about the future.

Defined Outcome ETF BALT hits a new 52-week high, as investors seeking growth with downside protection are taking notice.

Kathmere Capital CIO Nick Ryder and Goldman Sachs Asset Management Third Party Wealth co-head Bryon Lake join CNBC's Dominic Chu on “ETF Edge” to break down Goldman's Innovator acquisition and how defined outcome ETFs can help investors seek income and downside protection.

Bryon Lake, Goldman Sachs Asset Management Third Party Wealth co-head, joins Dominic Chu on 'Halftime Report' to discuss what buying Innovator Capital Management means for the firm, the opportunity in defined-outcome ETFs and more.