These ETFs can help investors protect themselves from selloffs like the DeepSeek panic — but here’s the catch - MarketWatch

1. Buffer ETFs gained popularity amid market volatility from DeepSeek's emergence. 2. VIX fell 4.35% as tech stocks faced declines due to high valuations. 3. Despite Nvidia's slump, investors funneled $1.53 billion into leveraged ETFs. 4. Buffer ETFs offer downside protection but limited upside returns versus traditional stocks. 5. Complexity of buffer ETFs may confuse investors amid rising interest rates.