Inside ETFs: What's the best hedge for your portfolio?

For decades, investors seeking shelter from market volatility have turned to bonds, underpinning the classic 60/40 portfolio split. But JD Gardner from Aptus Capital Advisors argues that the old playbook may no longer work. He told Reuters that option-based strategies offer a more reliable hedge than bonds, while stocks remain the best long-term compounding asset.

Jul 7, 2026 - 20:00
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Inside ETFs: What's the best hedge for your portfolio?
For decades, investors seeking shelter from market volatility have turned to bonds, underpinning the classic 60/40 portfolio split. But JD Gardner from Aptus Capital Advisors argues that the old playbook may no longer work. He told Reuters that option-based strategies offer a more reliable hedge than bonds, while stocks remain the best long-term compounding asset.

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