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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF (BSTP) has returned -3.02% so far this year and 11.32% over the past 12 months.
Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF
- 1D
- 2.02%
- 1M
- -3.49%
- YTD
- -3.02%
- 6M
- -1.00%
- 1Y
- 11.32%
- 3Y*
- 12.34%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 8, 2022, BSTP'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, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BSTP closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.94% | -0.45% | -3.49% | -3.02% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.23% | -0.80% | -3.95% | -0.28% | 4.05% | 2.91% | 1.51% | 1.50% | 2.20% | 1.24% | 0.19% | 0.64% | 11.80% |
| 2024 | 1.29% | 3.19% | 1.72% | -2.04% | 3.34% | 2.42% | 0.86% | 1.91% | 1.47% | -0.70% | 3.88% | -1.60% | 16.70% |
| 2023 | 4.85% | -1.83% | 2.45% | 1.32% | 0.61% | 4.62% | 2.26% | -0.97% | -3.74% | -1.53% | 6.28% | 2.99% | 18.14% |
| 2022 | 6.12% | -6.85% | 0.31% | -6.34% | 6.26% | -2.45% | -6.92% | 6.01% | 4.21% | -3.98% | -4.95% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.67%, beta of 0.70, and R² of 0.98 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 09, 2022.
- This ETF participated in 72.43% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.85% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.70 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 0.67%
- Beta
- 0.70
- R²
- 0.98
- Upside Capture
- 66.85%
- Downside Capture
- 72.43%
Expense Ratio
BSTP has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BSTP ranks 52 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF (BSTP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BSTP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.88 | 0.90 | -0.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.34 | 1.39 | -0.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.21 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.28 | 1.40 | -0.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.61 | 6.61 | 0.00 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy 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 Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF was 16.69%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 187 trading sessions.
The current Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF drawdown is 4.34%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -16.69% | Mar 30, 2022 | 136 | Oct 12, 2022 | 187 | Jul 13, 2023 | 323 |
| -13.69% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 54 | Jun 26, 2025 | 88 |
| -7.46% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 29 | Dec 8, 2023 | 92 |
| -6.23% | Jan 29, 2026 | 42 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -5.65% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 14 | Aug 23, 2024 | 28 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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