Asset Allocation
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Performance Chart
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.
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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.17% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 22.93% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Innovators Buffer ETFs | 0.26% | 0.35% | 5.71% | 6.30% | 15.35% | 13.41% | 9.46% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
BAPR Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 0.28% | 0.43% | 10.20% | 10.80% | 18.85% | 14.51% | 10.98% | — |
BAUG Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August | 0.26% | 0.67% | 6.20% | 6.80% | 18.27% | 17.14% | 11.04% | — |
BDEC Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December | 0.34% | 0.33% | 6.51% | 6.90% | 19.37% | 14.06% | 9.87% | — |
BFEB Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - February | 0.34% | 0.38% | 7.36% | 8.13% | 19.24% | 15.81% | 11.42% | — |
BJAN Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | 0.35% | 0.30% | 6.13% | 7.42% | 18.71% | 16.36% | 10.40% | — |
BJUL Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 0.31% | 0.84% | 6.28% | 6.92% | 17.69% | 15.96% | 11.51% | — |
BJUN Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | 0.39% | -0.83% | 3.41% | 3.92% | 12.51% | 13.57% | 8.37% | — |
BMAR Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 0.26% | 0.28% | 7.75% | 8.50% | 18.88% | 16.13% | 11.92% | — |
BMAY Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May | 0.32% | 0.21% | 5.00% | 5.68% | 13.25% | 14.59% | 8.85% | — |
BNOV Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November | 0.29% | 0.20% | 6.61% | 7.15% | 17.35% | 12.44% | 8.40% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 1, 2020, Innovators Buffer ETFs's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 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 58% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.89% | 0.03% | -2.23% | 5.54% | 2.16% | -0.63% | 5.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.62% | -0.36% | -3.43% | -0.46% | 4.19% | 3.25% | 1.47% | 1.40% | 1.80% | 0.90% | 0.61% | 0.80% | 12.21% |
| 2024 | 1.23% | 2.38% | 1.35% | -1.20% | 2.81% | 1.70% | 0.77% | 1.44% | 1.05% | -0.13% | 2.77% | -0.67% | 14.27% |
| 2023 | 4.09% | -1.17% | 2.31% | 0.98% | 0.35% | 4.74% | 2.00% | -0.56% | -3.13% | -1.56% | 6.59% | 2.83% | 18.44% |
| 2022 | -1.77% | -1.36% | 2.45% | -5.54% | 0.44% | -4.45% | 5.48% | -1.87% | -5.60% | 5.50% | 3.63% | -2.96% | -6.74% |
| 2021 | -0.54% | 1.42% | 2.27% | 1.42% | 0.66% | 0.85% | 0.59% | 0.98% | -1.25% | 2.57% | -0.53% | 2.07% | 10.95% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovators Buffer ETFs has an annualized alpha of 2.01%, beta of 0.55, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 01, 2020.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (51.55%) than losses (50.76%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.01% 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.
- Alpha
- 2.01%
- Beta
- 0.55
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 51.55%
- Downside Capture
- 50.76%
Expense Ratio
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.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Innovators Buffer ETFs ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of Portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovators Buffer ETFs and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.47 | 1.86 | +0.61 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.59 | 2.53 | +1.06 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.34 | +0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.55 | 2.53 | +1.02 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 18.86 | 11.37 | +7.49 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BAPR Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 96 | 3.29 | 5.41 | 1.78 | 9.80 | 48.47 |
BAUG Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August | 83 | 2.36 | 3.39 | 1.46 | 3.24 | 16.39 |
BDEC Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December | 76 | 2.17 | 3.04 | 1.41 | 2.99 | 14.06 |
BFEB Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - February | 80 | 2.33 | 3.28 | 1.45 | 3.01 | 15.12 |
BJAN Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | 81 | 2.39 | 3.32 | 1.46 | 3.00 | 14.94 |
BJUL Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 84 | 2.36 | 3.40 | 1.47 | 3.29 | 17.10 |
BJUN Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | 70 | 1.85 | 2.65 | 1.39 | 2.88 | 15.12 |
BMAR Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 86 | 2.51 | 3.59 | 1.51 | 3.36 | 18.37 |
BMAY Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May | 88 | 2.34 | 3.38 | 1.52 | 4.51 | 23.38 |
BNOV Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November | 71 | 2.04 | 2.88 | 1.40 | 2.65 | 12.28 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Innovators Buffer ETFs provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.60% | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.01% |
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BAPR Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BAUG Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BDEC Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BFEB Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - February | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BJAN Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.66% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BJUL Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BJUN Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BMAR Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BMAY Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
BNOV Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
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 0.76%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -12.40%Oct 2022 | 9mo 10d | 7mo 23d | 1y 4moJan 2022 - Jun 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.94%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 3d | 3mo 20dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -6.40%Oct 2023 | 2mo 27d | 20d | 3mo 17dAug 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2020 pullback2020 | -4.94%Jun 2020 | 2d | 1mo 11d | 1mo 13dJun 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.34%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 10d | 1mo 12dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 25 assets, with an effective number of assets of 25.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.04 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.05 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.05, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Innovators Buffer ETFs correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.99 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.99 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.99 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 1, 2020 | 0.98 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. BSEP has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while PAPR has the lowest at 0.88.
Portfolio Correlations
Correlation vs. Innovators Buffer ETFs. BSEP has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.97, while PAPR has the lowest at 0.90.
Asset Correlations Table
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