From Bonds to Buffers: Why Investors Should Rethink the 60/40 – Innovator – 8.31.26

Overview:
Title: From Bonds to Buffers: Why Investors Should Rethink the 60/40
Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Duration: 1 hour

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Summary:

Is the gold standard of investing starting to fade?

Following the 2008 global financial crisis, the 60/40 portfolio emerged as the gold standard of investing, serving as a cornerstone for both institutional and retail asset allocation. However, the 60/40 industry portfolio standard may not be as compelling as it seems.

In this webcast we will cover:

  • Why the 60/40 approach may leave investors limited and vulnerable to drawdowns
  • The benefits of implementing a 60/20/20 portfolio
  • A head-to-head comparison: Bonds vs Buffers

Accepted for 1 CFP / IWI / CFA CE Credit

Speakers:
Mark Galecki, CFA Mark Galecki, CFA Senior ETF Product Manager Innovator

Mark Galecki, CFA, joined Innovator in 2024. With prior experience as a Product Manager and Portfolio Strategist at Morningstar and Nuveen, he now helps build innovative solutions for advisors and investors.
Sean Reid Sean Reid ETF Investment Strategist Innovator

Sean is an ETF Strategist covering Innovator’s entire ETF lineup. He provides context on current market events and broad economic themes, along with insights on portfolio positioning. Sean previously worked at Invesco as an ETF Specialist.
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