Asset Allocation
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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The earliest data available for this chart is May 1, 2020, corresponding to the inception date of PMAY
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 | 0.11% | -0.94% | -0.51% | 1.53% | 11.83% | 11.38% | 7.86% | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
PJAN Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | 0.17% | -1.49% | -1.49% | 1.14% | 10.89% | 11.60% | 7.89% | — |
PFEB Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - February | -0.02% | -1.61% | -1.12% | 1.37% | 11.68% | 11.12% | 7.82% | — |
PMAR Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - March | 0.31% | -1.36% | -0.12% | 2.14% | 11.81% | 11.70% | 8.64% | — |
PAPR Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April | 0.18% | 1.48% | 2.35% | 4.30% | 11.78% | 10.73% | 7.69% | — |
PMAY Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May | 0.10% | 0.28% | 0.96% | 2.75% | 10.84% | 11.48% | 6.74% | — |
PJUN Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - June | 0.10% | -0.52% | 0.14% | 1.94% | 12.56% | 10.80% | 6.50% | — |
PJUL Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | 0.09% | -1.03% | -0.52% | 1.23% | 14.08% | 13.33% | 9.48% | — |
PAUG Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August | 0.12% | -1.17% | -0.81% | 0.94% | 12.84% | 13.13% | 8.16% | — |
PSEP Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - September | 0.14% | -1.21% | -0.98% | 0.77% | 12.03% | 12.06% | 8.43% | — |
POCT Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | 0.01% | -1.53% | -1.41% | 0.25% | 10.55% | 10.94% | 8.67% | — |
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 +0.77%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.5 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.77% | 0.07% | -1.77% | 0.44% | -0.51% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.38% | -0.17% | -2.94% | -0.35% | 3.81% | 2.88% | 1.31% | 1.23% | 1.49% | 0.71% | 0.63% | 0.77% | 11.12% |
| 2024 | 1.05% | 1.93% | 1.09% | -0.85% | 2.40% | 1.37% | 0.69% | 1.28% | 0.96% | -0.12% | 2.38% | -0.43% | 12.36% |
| 2023 | 3.44% | -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 2.33%, beta of 0.45, and R² of 0.93 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 (43.31%) than losses (40.87%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.33% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.45 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
- 2.33%
- Beta
- 0.45
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 43.31%
- Downside Capture
- 40.87%
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 59 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 | 1.22 | 0.88 | +0.34 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.84 | 1.37 | +0.47 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.21 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.69 | 1.39 | +0.30 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.82 | 6.43 | +3.39 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PJAN Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | 63 | 1.11 | 1.68 | 1.28 | 1.57 | 8.37 |
PFEB Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - February | 65 | 1.17 | 1.76 | 1.29 | 1.66 | 8.72 |
PMAR Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - March | 68 | 1.17 | 1.76 | 1.32 | 1.66 | 9.52 |
PAPR Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April | 77 | 1.37 | 2.09 | 1.47 | 1.67 | 11.65 |
PMAY Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May | 62 | 1.03 | 1.59 | 1.36 | 1.37 | 8.70 |
PJUN Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - June | 73 | 1.28 | 1.97 | 1.36 | 1.75 | 10.46 |
PJUL Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | 78 | 1.40 | 2.13 | 1.35 | 2.07 | 11.63 |
PAUG Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August | 73 | 1.27 | 1.91 | 1.32 | 1.86 | 10.60 |
PSEP Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - September | 71 | 1.25 | 1.88 | 1.30 | 1.85 | 9.88 |
POCT Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | 59 | 1.02 | 1.55 | 1.25 | 1.54 | 8.24 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
BUFF provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.62% |
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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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
PSEP Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - September | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
POCT Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.21% |
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 1.73%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.33% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 41 | Jun 6, 2025 | 75 |
| -10.17% | Mar 30, 2022 | 55 | Jun 16, 2022 | 206 | Apr 13, 2023 | 261 |
| -5.19% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 12 | Nov 14, 2023 | 75 |
| -4.66% | Jan 4, 2022 | 44 | Mar 8, 2022 | 15 | Mar 29, 2022 | 59 |
| -3.58% | 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 12 assets, with an effective number of assets of 12.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | PAPR | POCT | PMAY | PMAR | PFEB | PNOV | PJAN | PDEC | PJUN | PSEP | PAUG | PJUL | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.97 |
| PAPR | 0.88 | 1.00 | 0.80 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.82 | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.91 |
| POCT | 0.89 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.83 | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.84 | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.91 |
| PMAY | 0.89 | 0.85 | 0.82 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.88 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.92 |
| PMAR | 0.90 | 0.85 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.83 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.93 |
| PFEB | 0.90 | 0.82 | 0.83 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.93 |
| PNOV | 0.89 | 0.81 | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.83 | 0.85 | 1.00 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.85 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.93 |
| PJAN | 0.90 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.93 |
| PDEC | 0.91 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.89 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.94 |
| PJUN | 0.91 | 0.85 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.87 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 0.94 |
| PSEP | 0.93 | 0.83 | 0.87 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.88 | 0.86 | 0.89 | 0.87 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.94 |
| PAUG | 0.92 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 0.95 |
| PJUL | 0.92 | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.95 |
| Portfolio | 0.97 | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.92 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1.00 |