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Measured Approach to Defined Outcome Strategies

  • Advisors don’t expect a major increase in defined outcome ETF usage over the next two years. When they do use these strategies, the primary reason (cited by nearly two-thirds of advisors) is downside risk management.
  • Nearly 60% expect no change in their use of defined outcome strategies, while 35% anticipate a slight increase. Only 3% foresee a significant rise in allocations.
  • Wirehouse advisors show the most momentum, with more than half (52%) expecting to increase their use of defined outcome products over the next 24 months.
Blog 3.12.2026