Why from reset to reset?

A buffer and a cap apply to a whole outcome period. Bought part way, use the entry point tool to see what is left.

What does the rest of the mix do?

Here it moves one for one with the S&P 500, as an index fund would, before fees.

Caps and buffers as published by each issuer for Oct 27, 2026.

Buffer protection for a portfolio

a buffer fund in a mix, through a market fall

As of Oct 27, 2026

With 50% in BALT, a −20% move in the S&P 500 over its outcome period would leave the mix at −10.0%, against −20.0% unprotected, on its terms for Oct 27, 2026.

Held from reset to reset, before fees; the rest of the mix moves with the index.

Change the inputs

Tool

Cash drag Protect Move Own

Buffer fund

Share in the buffer fund50%0100%The S&P 500 falls−20%0−40%

Your settings are in the address, so the link opens this view.

Protect

Hypothetical · from your inputs

With 50% in BALT, a −20% move in the S&P 500 over its outcome period would leave the mix at −10.0%, against −20.0% unprotected.

The S&P 500−20.0%

BALT alone, 0 to 20 buffer, cap 2.42%0.0%

Your mix, 50% in BALT−10.0%

Each fund is held reset to reset, before fees, on its cap and buffer as its issuer published them for Oct 27, 2026.

Where to next

Cash drag→Move→Own→My portfolio→Buffer ladder→

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Questions people ask

Why from reset to reset?: A buffer and a cap apply to a whole outcome period. Bought part way, use the entry point tool to see what is left.
What does the rest of the mix do?: Here it moves one for one with the S&P 500, as an index fund would, before fees.

Numbers from data carry their date. Anything computed from your inputs is hypothetical and before fees unless stated. Not investment advice.