Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF (BSTP) Alternatives
Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF (BSTP) belongs to the Options Trading category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BSTP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BSTP
BSTP charges 0.89% annually. Among ETFs in the Options Trading category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BSTP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Hedged Equity ETF | 0.29% | Oct 16, 2023 | BSTP vs PHEQ | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy E... | 0.35% | Jun 18, 2022 | BSTP vs TLTW | |
| Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF | 0.49% | Jan 25, 2021 | BSTP vs ISWN | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - January | 0.50% | Dec 29, 2023 | BSTP vs PBJA | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - February | 0.50% | Jan 31, 2024 | BSTP vs PBFB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BSTP
Among ETFs in the Options Trading category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr To ... | 91 | Mar 28, 2024 | BSTP vs AAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Octo... | 90 | Sep 30, 2021 | BSTP vs EOCT | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | 90 | Jan 24, 2024 | BSTP vs QFLR | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Floor5 Jan/Jul ET... | 90 | Jan 31, 2024 | BSTP vs FLJJ | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | 88 | Apr 18, 2024 | BSTP vs XAPR |
Top Performing BSTP Alternatives (YTD)
BSTP alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Apr ETF | 2.08% | May 28, 2020 | BSTP vs APRT | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - April | 1.89% | Mar 28, 2024 | BSTP vs APRP | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - Mar... | 1.83% | Mar 16, 2023 | BSTP vs GMAR | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 1.79% | Mar 18, 2021 | BSTP vs DMAR | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | 1.48% | May 28, 2020 | BSTP vs APRW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BSTP
BSTP alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | Mar 31, 2023 | BSTP vs APRD | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | Mar 31, 2023 | BSTP vs APRQ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2023 | BSTP vs JULQ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October | 0.00% | Sep 29, 2023 | BSTP vs HOCT | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October | 0.00% | Sep 29, 2023 | BSTP vs OCTQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BSTP
BSTP alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr To ... | -3.34% | Dec 29, 2023 | BSTP vs AJAN | |
| Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF | -3.60% | Aug 14, 2013 | BSTP vs CAOS | |
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July | -3.62% | Jun 30, 2023 | BSTP vs JULJ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April | -3.81% | Mar 28, 2024 | BSTP vs LAPR | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Floor5 Jan/Jul ET... | -3.86% | Jan 31, 2024 | BSTP vs FLJJ |
Other ETFs from Innovator
Most popular Innovator ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | Defined Outcome | 86 | -0.13% | Jun 30, 2021 | BSTP vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -4.02% | Apr 9, 2015 | BSTP vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 77 | -0.90% | Oct 20, 2016 | BSTP vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 80 | -9.90% | Jul 24, 2018 | BSTP vs LOUP | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 72 | -3.85% | Nov 8, 2022 | BSTP vs SFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 71 | -1.89% | Jan 2, 2019 | BSTP vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 84 | -1.00% | Aug 7, 2018 | BSTP vs PJUL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 81 | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | BSTP vs BAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 68 | -1.84% | Sep 28, 2018 | BSTP vs POCT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August | Defined Outcome | 83 | -1.44% | Jul 31, 2019 | BSTP vs UAUG |
Often Compared With BSTP
What investors most often compare with BSTP, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | BSTP vs DGRO | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October | Options Trading | — | — | Sep 30, 2021 | BSTP vs XDOC | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - ... | Options Trading | 66 | 0.92% | Aug 17, 2023 | BSTP vs SAUG | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | Options Trading | 77 | 1.40% | Mar 16, 2023 | BSTP vs XMAR | |
| iShares Large Cap Deep Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 63 | -3.11% | Jun 28, 2023 | BSTP vs IVVB | |
| iShares Large Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 64 | -1.95% | Jun 28, 2023 | BSTP vs IVVM | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - April | Options Trading | 84 | 1.48% | Mar 28, 2024 | BSTP vs PBAP | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - March | Options Trading | 76 | -0.59% | Feb 29, 2024 | BSTP vs PBMR |
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