AB International Buffer ETF (BUFI) Alternatives
AB International Buffer ETF (BUFI) belongs to the Defined Outcome category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BUFI. 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 BUFI
BUFI charges 0.69% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BUFI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | BUFI vs FBUF | |
| PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF | 0.50% | 58.13M | Dec 2024 | BUFI vs PBQQ | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | — | Sep 2024 | BUFI vs SMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | 0.50% | 126.71M | Jun 2024 | BUFI vs BUFP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | — | Mar 2025 | BUFI vs MMAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BUFI
Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome 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 | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | BUFI vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 98 | 209.56M | Mar 2020 | BUFI vs NAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | BUFI vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April | 98 | 903.13M | Apr 2019 | BUFI vs PAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - April | 98 | 149.31M | Mar 2019 | BUFI vs UAPR |
Top Performing BUFI Alternatives (YTD)
BUFI alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | 9.19% | 81.74M | Mar 2021 | BUFI vs EAPR | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 8.94% | 199.39M | Mar 2020 | BUFI vs KAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 8.30% | 506.15M | Mar 2021 | BUFI vs QMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 7.98% | 376.70M | Mar 2019 | BUFI vs BAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets 10 Buffer ETF - Quarter... | 7.88% | 31.21M | Jun 2024 | BUFI vs EBUF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BUFI
BUFI alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May | 1.51% | — | May 2025 | BUFI vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | 1.76% | — | Jun 2024 | BUFI vs LJUL | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.83% | — | Mar 2025 | BUFI vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 1.88% | — | Apr 2025 | BUFI vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.94% | — | May 2025 | BUFI vs ZJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BUFI
BUFI alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.44% | — | Mar 2025 | BUFI vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | -0.52% | — | Jun 2024 | BUFI vs LJUL | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.53% | — | Apr 2025 | BUFI vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 6 Mo Jan... | -1.01% | 243.64M | Jun 2024 | BUFI vs JAJL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - April | -1.10% | 149.31M | Mar 2019 | BUFI vs UAPR |
Other ETFs from AllianceBernstein
Most popular AllianceBernstein ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Disruptors ETF | Global Equities | 88 | 19.14% | 2.10B | Mar 2023 | BUFI vs FWD | |
| AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 37 | 1.47% | 188.04M | Mar 2023 | BUFI vs LOWV | |
| AB Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 0.92% | 1.49B | Sep 2022 | BUFI vs YEAR | |
| AB US High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 73 | 6.05% | 158.05M | Mar 2023 | BUFI vs HIDV | |
| AB High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 79 | 1.73% | 325.50M | Jul 2016 | BUFI vs HYFI | |
| AB Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF | Municipal Bonds | 86 | 0.79% | 1.20B | Sep 2022 | BUFI vs TAFI | |
| AB Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 38 | 0.80% | 26.53M | Dec 2023 | BUFI vs EYEG | |
| AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 3.63% | 1.05B | Sep 2023 | BUFI vs LRGC | |
| AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 40 | 6.74% | 1.72B | Jul 2024 | BUFI vs ILOW | |
| AB Conservative Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 48 | 1.05% | 1.02B | Dec 2023 | BUFI vs BUFC |
Often Compared With BUFI
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