Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF (BFRZ)

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Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF (BFRZ) is up 1.9% since the beginning of the year. BFRZ is currently trading at $27 per share.

Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF (BFRZ) has returned 1.92% so far this year and 8.65% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 13, 2025, BFRZ's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.65%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.9 years.

Historically, 79% of months were positive and 21% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +3.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -1.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, BFRZ closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 6, 2026 with a return of +1.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2025 at -1.4%.

Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.91%, beta of 0.31, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 14, 2025.

• This ETF participated in 32.96% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 30.41% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.31 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

BFRZ has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.

BFRZ ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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 table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF (BFRZ) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF provided a 0.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.07 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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 Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF. 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 Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF was 3.12%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 39 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.