Market Outlook - The fourth quarter is historically volatile but can end positively, with a historical trend showing 80% of the time being positive since 1950 [3] - October is noted as the worst month for volatility, but the fourth quarter generally sees double the average annual return compared to other quarters [2] - There is a significant amount of cash on the sidelines, indicating potential for portfolio repositioning as year-end approaches [4][5] Investment Trends - Gold and silver are gaining interest, with silver seeing a 60% increase this year due to both store of value and industrial demand [7] - Junior silver miners have outperformed, with a gain of over 130%, indicating leveraged upside potential [8] - The ongoing limited supply of silver and increasing industrial demand are expected to drive prices higher over the next 12 months [9] Alternative Investments - There is growing interest in non-traditional assets like Bitcoin, which are viewed as potential stores of value amid geopolitical and inflation uncertainties [10][11] - The IVV moderate buffer ETF offers a strategy for investors seeking downside protection while maintaining exposure to the S&P 500 [12][13]

Welcome to ETF Edge, your go-to place for all things exchange traded funds. I am your host Sema Modi in for Dominic Chu. It has been a volatile fourth quarter kicking off with plenty of potential catalyst to push the markets in either direction.Joining me now is Christian Magun, CEO of Amplify ETFs along with Jay Jacobs, US head of equity ETFs at BlackRock. Gentlemen, welcome. And let's start big, Christian, because you noted that the fourth quarter is historically a little bit rocky, but it can finish high ...