The options-based ETF market continues to expand quickly in 2026, driven by persistent demand for income and slowly-but-surely growing appetite for downside protection in a bull market that keeps going higher.  Key Takeaways:  The options-based ETF market has surpassed 1,000 funds and nearly $400 billion in assets, seeing 30% year-over-year growth.  Derivative income ETFs represent [...]

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