Are you looking to protect your portfolio from some downside risk but want to avoid an annuity or going all to cash? Have you heard of buffer ETFs? Using options, buffer ETFs are designed to "buffer" your losses on the downside while capping your gains on the upside. There are a few companies out there that offer these buffer ETFs. One company, in particular, does an excellent job of laying out the details and providing a scenario outcome in the event the market is Up, down, or sideways. Check it out:
https://www.innovatoretfs.com/define/etfs/ (LINK FIXED)
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