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BUFF
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Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BUFF, 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


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%0.25%7.86%7.47%
Portfolio
BUFF
-0.85%0.35%4.64%5.18%14.08%12.31%8.64%
PAPR
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April
-0.63%0.48%7.18%7.84%14.50%11.49%8.26%
PAUG
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August
-0.42%0.68%4.57%5.04%14.91%14.37%9.10%
PDEC
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December
-1.05%0.42%4.77%5.04%16.62%12.05%8.41%
PFEB
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - February
-0.91%0.46%4.94%5.77%15.05%12.29%8.62%
PJAN
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January
-0.75%0.57%4.53%5.29%14.49%12.70%8.79%
PJUL
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July
-0.31%0.66%4.31%4.83%15.58%13.73%10.40%
PJUN
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - June
-1.33%-0.92%2.36%2.95%10.06%11.40%6.82%
PMAR
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - March
-0.88%0.36%5.38%6.12%14.67%12.68%9.33%
PMAY
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May
-1.18%0.12%3.41%4.01%10.56%11.96%6.99%
PNOV
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - November
-1.15%0.43%5.07%5.23%13.73%10.07%7.82%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 4, 2020, BUFF's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.

Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -4.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, BUFF closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.77%0.07%-1.77%4.58%1.80%-0.77%4.64%
20251.38%-0.17%-2.94%-0.35%3.81%2.88%1.31%1.23%1.49%0.71%0.63%0.77%11.12%
20241.05%1.93%1.09%-0.85%2.40%1.37%0.69%1.28%0.96%-0.12%2.38%-0.43%12.36%
20233.44%-1.01%2.01%0.93%0.37%4.18%1.72%-0.25%-2.49%-1.41%5.93%2.27%16.49%
2022-1.31%-1.01%1.98%-4.64%0.41%-3.63%4.49%-1.44%-4.49%4.87%3.09%-2.25%-4.44%
2021-0.48%1.22%1.88%1.15%0.48%0.63%0.44%0.77%-0.92%1.99%-0.45%1.65%8.63%

Benchmark Metrics

BUFF has an annualized alpha of 3.99%, beta of 0.41, and R2 of 0.94 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 (43.64%) than losses (21.81%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 3.99% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • Beta of 0.41 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
3.99%
Beta
0.41
0.94
Upside Capture
43.64%
Downside Capture
21.81%

Expense Ratio

BUFF 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

BUFF ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% 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.


BUFF Risk / Return Rank: 8484
Overall Rank
BUFF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7878
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BUFF Sortino Ratio Rank: 8888
Sortino Ratio Rank
BUFF Omega Ratio Rank: 9191
Omega Ratio Rank
BUFF Calmar Ratio Rank: 7575
Calmar Ratio Rank
BUFF Martin Ratio Rank: 9090
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for BUFF and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

2.72

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

4.05

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.58

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

3.95

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

21.76


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Sharpe Ratio

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.

BUFF Sharpe ratios as of Jun 5, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 2.72
  • 5-Year: 1.06
  • All Time: 1.28

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 1.84 to 2.82, 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 BUFF compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

BUFF provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM2025202420232022202120202019
Portfolio0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.62%
PAPR
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%3.07%
PAUG
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%1.33%
PDEC
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
PFEB
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - February
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
PJAN
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
PJUL
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.82%
PJUN
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - June
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
PMAR
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - March
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
PMAY
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
PNOV
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - November
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 BUFF. 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 was 10.33%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 41 trading sessions.

The current BUFF drawdown is 0.02%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2025 selloff2025
-10.33%Apr 2025
1mo 17d1mo 29d
3mo 16dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025
Bear market2022
-10.17%Jun 2022
2mo 18d10mo 1d
1y 14dMar 2022 - Apr 2023
2023 pullback2023
-5.19%Oct 2023
2mo 27d18d
3mo 15dAug 2023 - Nov 2023
Bear market2022
-4.66%Mar 2022
2mo 3d21d
2mo 24dJan 2022 - Mar 2022
2026 pullback2026
-3.58%Mar 2026
1mo 2d10d
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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 12.00, 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

1.05

1.04

1.04

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.

BUFF correlation to the S&P 500 Index

BUFF has a 0.98 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.98

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.98

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.98

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since May 4, 2020

0.98


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. PDEC has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.96, while PMAY has the lowest at 0.84.

PMAY
0.84
PAPR
0.84
PJUN
0.89
PJUL
0.91
PFEB
0.91
PJAN
0.92
PNOV
0.92
PMAR
0.93
POCT
0.93
PSEP
0.94
PAUG
0.94
PDEC
0.96

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. BUFF. PJUL has the highest portfolio correlation at 0.95, while PAPR has the lowest at 0.91.

PAPR
0.91
POCT
0.91
PMAY
0.92
PNOV
0.93
PMAR
0.93
PFEB
0.93
PJAN
0.93
PJUN
0.94
PDEC
0.94
PSEP
0.94
PAUG
0.95
PJUL
0.95

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from May 4, 2020
Diversification Analysis

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