One application of ETFs we've found very useful in our own investing is as a complement to what's known as a "bond ladder." In this post, we explain what a ladder is, how to create one, and how we use ETFs alongside the predictable stream of cash flow that ladder establishes.
This paper outlines a strategic imperative for modern investors: the separation of “defense” and “offense” within a portfolio to mitigate the heightened volatility of today’s chaotic equity markets.