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How Do Buffered ETFs Limit Investment Losses?

Money Girl

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Entrepreneurship, Education, Investing, Business, How To

4.61.8K Ratings

🗓️ 10 October 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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965. Laura answers a listener's question about how to limit investment losses using buffered ETFs.

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0:00.0

Hey there, welcome back to Finance Friday. It's another special edition of Money Girl.

0:10.0

This is the show where I answer your burning money questions. Today, we've got a great topic

0:14.7

from Bonnie, who says, I know that I should be investing more, but I really get worried that the stock market will have a major crash, and then I'll be sorry.

0:25.8

I've heard about an investment called a buffered ETF that limits potential losses.

0:32.5

Can you do a podcast that explains buffered ETFs and how to buy them?

0:37.3

Thanks so much for your question, Bonnie.

0:38.8

I know many investors share your concern about losing money or selling investments at the

0:45.4

worst possible time. Buffered ETFs or exchange traded funds are an excellent option for certain

0:52.6

investors. This podcast will explain how buffered ETFs work, who should consider owning them,

0:59.0

and their pros and cons based on your investing goals.

1:03.1

Welcome back, everyone.

1:04.4

It's episode 965 of Money Girl, and I really appreciate you being here and downloading the show.

1:10.1

If you're new,

1:11.2

I'm Laura Adams and award-winning author, on-camera spokesperson, money speaker, and founder of

1:17.5

The Money Stack. That's my substack newsletter. You can learn more, ask any money question,

1:23.3

and sign up for the MoneyStack at laura dams.com. You can always get the newsletter for free

1:30.9

or become a paid member with access to my live educational and Q&A events. Additionally, you can

1:38.3

ask a money question by leaving a voicemail by calling 302-364-0308.

1:46.8

I really appreciate Bonnie's question because I do think there is a lot more talk about

1:54.0

buffered ETS these days.

1:56.0

So we'll talk about what they are.

1:57.4

You know, they are a relatively new class of exchange traded funds that

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