Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May (BMAY)
BMAY is a passive ETF by Innovator tracking the investment results of the Cboe S&P 500 Buffer Protect Index May Series. BMAY launched on May 1, 2020 and has a 0.79% expense ratio.
ETF Info
May 1, 2020
North America (U.S.)
1x
Cboe S&P 500 Buffer Protect Index May Series
Large-Cap
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May had a return of 18.77% year-to-date (YTD) and 23.10% in the last 12 months.
BMAY
18.77%
1.00%
8.63%
23.10%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.72%
1.67%
12.93%
30.55%
13.88%
11.16%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BMAY, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.41% | 2.66% | 0.98% | 0.73% | 3.46% | 2.36% | 0.84% | 1.82% | 1.21% | -0.17% | 18.77% | ||
| 2023 | 3.83% | -1.20% | 1.58% | -0.18% | 0.47% | 4.82% | 1.86% | -0.55% | -3.46% | -1.52% | 7.03% | 3.39% | 16.73% |
| 2022 | -2.29% | -1.93% | 3.04% | -7.79% | 0.13% | -6.12% | 6.70% | -2.72% | -6.95% | 6.09% | 3.74% | -3.87% | -12.54% |
| 2021 | -0.64% | 1.57% | 1.18% | 0.45% | 0.79% | 1.47% | 1.44% | 1.66% | -2.55% | 4.09% | -0.84% | 2.73% | 11.76% |
| 2020 | 5.56% | 1.06% | 2.82% | 3.05% | -1.19% | -1.39% | 5.62% | 1.28% | 17.82% |
Expense Ratio
BMAY features an expense ratio of 0.79%, falling within the medium range.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of BMAY is 96, placing it in the top 4% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May (BMAY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May. 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 U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May was 17.66%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 292 trading sessions.
The current Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May drawdown is 0.17%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -17.66% | Jan 5, 2022 | 196 | Oct 14, 2022 | 292 | Dec 13, 2023 | 488 |
| -5.16% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 24 |
| -4.87% | Jun 9, 2020 | 3 | Jun 11, 2020 | 25 | Jul 17, 2020 | 28 |
| -3.7% | Oct 13, 2020 | 14 | Oct 30, 2020 | 4 | Nov 5, 2020 | 18 |
| -3.51% | Aug 31, 2020 | 17 | Sep 23, 2020 | 12 | Oct 9, 2020 | 29 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May volatility is 1.71%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.