ETFs Designed to Shield Against Significant Stock Market Declines Are Drawing Concerned Investors
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 01 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Investor Strategies: Investors are increasingly using options-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to manage risk and protect against stock market losses.
Preference for Buffer Strategies: There is a growing preference for buffer strategies over low-volatility ETFs, as they allow investors to remain invested in equities while mitigating downside risk.
Analyst Views on IVV
Wall Street analysts forecast IVV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IVV is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
