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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer 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 Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF (BUFB) has returned -1.98% so far this year and 14.29% over the past 12 months.
Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF
- 1D
- 1.90%
- 1M
- -2.74%
- YTD
- -1.98%
- 6M
- 0.48%
- 1Y
- 14.29%
- 3Y*
- 13.68%
- 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 Feb 9, 2022, BUFB's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BUFB closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.81% | -0.03% | -2.74% | -1.98% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.92% | -0.65% | -3.93% | -0.58% | 4.68% | 3.61% | 1.68% | 1.35% | 2.36% | 0.84% | 0.78% | 0.87% | 13.42% |
| 2024 | 1.67% | 2.45% | 1.63% | -1.36% | 3.16% | 2.09% | 0.68% | 1.72% | 1.03% | 0.09% | 3.09% | -0.87% | 16.37% |
| 2023 | 4.86% | -1.37% | 2.60% | 1.03% | 0.38% | 5.42% | 2.09% | -0.79% | -3.70% | -1.77% | 7.11% | 3.50% | 20.50% |
| 2022 | -3.04% | 3.03% | -6.39% | 0.30% | -5.41% | 6.64% | -2.39% | -6.81% | 6.20% | 4.14% | -3.74% | -8.37% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.62%, beta of 0.67, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 10, 2022.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (68.15%) than losses (65.21%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.62% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.67 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
- 2.62%
- Beta
- 0.67
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 68.15%
- Downside Capture
- 65.21%
Expense Ratio
BUFB has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUFB ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF (BUFB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BUFB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.12 | 0.90 | +0.22 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.70 | 1.39 | +0.32 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.21 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.60 | 1.40 | +0.20 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.88 | 6.61 | +2.28 |
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 Laddered Allocation 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 Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF was 14.88%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.
The current Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF drawdown is 3.31%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -14.88% | Mar 30, 2022 | 138 | Oct 14, 2022 | 163 | Jun 9, 2023 | 301 |
| -13.75% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 24, 2025 | 86 |
| -7.41% | Jul 31, 2023 | 64 | Oct 27, 2023 | 16 | Nov 20, 2023 | 80 |
| -6.11% | Feb 10, 2022 | 22 | Mar 14, 2022 | 10 | Mar 28, 2022 | 32 |
| -5.12% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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