Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF (BSTP)
BSTP is a passive ETF by Innovator tracking the investment results of the S&P 500. BSTP launched on Mar 7, 2022 and has a 0.89% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US45783Y7316
Mar 7, 2022
North America (U.S.)
1x
S&P 500
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
BSTP has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF (BSTP) returned 0.93% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.51% over the past 12 months.
BSTP
0.93%
4.22%
-0.25%
9.51%
9.98%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BSTP, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.23% | -0.80% | -3.95% | -0.28% | 3.91% | 0.93% | |||||||
| 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 | 4.86% | -1.83% | 2.45% | 1.33% | 0.61% | 4.62% | 2.26% | -0.97% | -3.74% | -1.53% | 6.28% | 2.99% | 18.15% |
| 2022 | 6.12% | -6.85% | 0.31% | -6.34% | 6.26% | -2.45% | -6.92% | 6.01% | 4.21% | -3.98% | -4.95% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BSTP is 63, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF (BSTP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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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 2.40%.
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 | — | — | — |
| -7.46% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 29 | Dec 8, 2023 | 92 |
| -5.65% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 14 | Aug 23, 2024 | 28 |
| -3.16% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 14 | May 9, 2024 | 29 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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