Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BUFF 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Jan 3, 2022, corresponding to the inception date of XBJA
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio BUFF ETFs | 0.57% | -0.69% | -0.30% | 1.75% | 11.19% | 11.37% | — | — |
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XBJA Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January | 0.67% | -2.20% | -1.50% | 0.59% | 11.03% | 10.53% | — | — |
XBAP Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April | 0.68% | 1.09% | 1.92% | 4.03% | 12.49% | 12.77% | — | — |
XBJL Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July | 0.36% | -1.12% | -0.27% | 1.80% | 12.33% | 11.70% | — | — |
XBOC Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October | 0.58% | -1.97% | -1.42% | 0.60% | 10.84% | 10.40% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2022, BUFF ETFs's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +6.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BUFF ETFs closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.62% | 0.07% | -1.54% | 0.57% | -0.30% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.52% | -0.08% | -1.86% | -0.33% | 4.12% | 2.45% | 1.17% | 1.16% | 1.11% | 0.72% | 0.56% | 0.89% | 11.93% |
| 2024 | 0.91% | 1.59% | 0.85% | -0.73% | 2.09% | 1.01% | 0.70% | 1.23% | 0.86% | -0.20% | 2.29% | -0.27% | 10.78% |
| 2023 | 4.84% | -0.76% | 2.73% | 1.42% | 1.04% | 2.69% | 1.08% | 0.23% | -1.04% | -0.82% | 5.08% | 1.63% | 19.44% |
| 2022 | -2.01% | -1.23% | 2.49% | -5.66% | 0.48% | -5.51% | 6.45% | -2.34% | -6.49% | 5.59% | 3.99% | -3.18% | -8.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
BUFF ETFs has an annualized alpha of 2.67%, beta of 0.57, and R² of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2022.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (51.60%) than losses (47.32%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.67% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.57 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
- 2.67%
- Beta
- 0.57
- R²
- 0.91
- Upside Capture
- 51.60%
- Downside Capture
- 47.32%
Expense Ratio
BUFF 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.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUFF ETFs ranks 42 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.01 | 0.88 | +0.13 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.56 | 1.37 | +0.19 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.21 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.31 | 1.39 | -0.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.31 | 6.43 | +1.87 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XBJA Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January | 54 | 0.89 | 1.40 | 1.27 | 1.22 | 7.16 |
XBAP Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April | 74 | 1.24 | 1.88 | 1.46 | 1.56 | 10.47 |
XBJL Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July | 61 | 1.01 | 1.55 | 1.31 | 1.31 | 8.41 |
XBOC Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October | 50 | 0.86 | 1.35 | 1.24 | 1.16 | 6.70 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
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 BUFF 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 BUFF ETFs was 13.98%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 150 trading sessions.
The current BUFF ETFs drawdown is 1.33%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -13.98% | Jan 4, 2022 | 195 | Oct 12, 2022 | 150 | May 18, 2023 | 345 |
| -10.99% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 23 | May 12, 2025 | 57 |
| -3.6% | Sep 15, 2023 | 31 | Oct 27, 2023 | 5 | Nov 3, 2023 | 36 |
| -3.6% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 9 | Aug 16, 2024 | 23 |
| -3.28% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 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 4 assets, with an effective number of assets of 4.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | XBAP | XBOC | XBJA | XBJL | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.92 | 0.93 | 0.96 |
| XBAP | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.94 |
| XBOC | 0.90 | 0.84 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.88 | 0.94 |
| XBJA | 0.92 | 0.88 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.96 |
| XBJL | 0.93 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.96 |
| Portfolio | 0.96 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 1.00 |