Innovators Buffer ETFs

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Innovators Buffer ETFs, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 4, 2020, Innovators Buffer ETFs's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, Innovators Buffer ETFs closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 11, 2020 at -3.9%.

Innovators Buffer ETFs has an annualized alpha of 2.16%, beta of 0.55, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 04, 2020.

• This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (52.54%) than losses (51.15%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.16% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
• Beta of 0.55 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Innovators Buffer ETFs has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

Innovators Buffer ETFs ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Innovators Buffer ETFs Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.18
• 5-Year: 0.89
• All Time: 1.13

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.01 to 1.70, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Innovators Buffer ETFs compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Innovators Buffer ETFs provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Innovators Buffer ETFs. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Innovators Buffer ETFs was 12.40%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 160 trading sessions.

The current Innovators Buffer ETFs drawdown is 2.15%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.