Buffer ETFs vs. Annuities: Which Are Better for Retirement Income?

What You Need To Know

• Since 2019, the number of buffer ETFs has increased from 23 to just under 300.
• They might be a better fit for clients who don’t want to tie up sums of money in an annuity and want some investment flexibility.
• Annuities offer lifetime guaranteed payments and also often come with high fees and expenses.