PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF (BUFP) Alternatives
PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF (BUFP) 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 BUFP. 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 BUFP
BUFP charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BUFP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | BUFP vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | BUFP vs SMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | BUFP vs DMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | Mar 31, 2025 | BUFP vs MMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | BUFP vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BUFP
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 | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | 97 | Dec 1, 2024 | BUFP vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | 97 | Feb 3, 2025 | BUFP vs ZFEB | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 96 | Dec 31, 2024 | BUFP vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 96 | Mar 3, 2025 | BUFP vs ZMAR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | BUFP vs ZJAN |
Top Performing BUFP Alternatives (YTD)
BUFP alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 3.19% | Mar 31, 2020 | BUFP vs KAPR | |
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 2.69% | Mar 31, 2021 | BUFP vs IAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.16% | Mar 19, 2021 | BUFP vs FMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | BUFP vs BAPR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (April) ETF | 1.94% | Mar 31, 2021 | BUFP vs PSMR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BUFP
BUFP alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May | 1.51% | May 1, 2025 | BUFP vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | BUFP vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.99% | Jun 30, 2025 | BUFP vs AIOO | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | BUFP vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.62% | Apr 1, 2025 | BUFP vs ZAPR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BUFP
BUFP alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | -1.57% | Dec 1, 2024 | BUFP vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.73% | Feb 3, 2025 | BUFP vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2024 | BUFP vs ZJAN | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct... | -1.91% | Oct 1, 2024 | BUFP vs ZOCT | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | -1.92% | Mar 3, 2025 | BUFP vs ZMAR |
Other ETFs from PGIM
Most popular PGIM ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 98 | 0.99% | Jul 19, 2023 | BUFP vs PAAA | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.89% | Apr 5, 2018 | BUFP vs PULS | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | Bank Loan | 48 | -0.51% | May 17, 2022 | BUFP vs PFRL | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 96 | 0.48% | Jul 19, 2023 | BUFP vs PSDM | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 86 | 0.41% | Dec 14, 2023 | BUFP vs PSH | |
| PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 34 | -12.45% | Dec 12, 2022 | BUFP vs PJFG | |
| PGIM Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 54 | -0.15% | Dec 2, 2021 | BUFP vs PTRB | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 95 | 0.64% | Jun 24, 2024 | BUFP vs PUSH | |
| PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 73 | 1.34% | Dec 12, 2022 | BUFP vs PJFV | |
| PGIM Jennison Better Future ETF | Global Equities | 18 | -11.38% | Dec 14, 2023 | BUFP vs PJBF |
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