Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - February (DDFF) 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 DDFF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DDFF
DDFF charges 0.79% annually. There are 92 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus April Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | DDFF vs APRB | |
| Aptus October Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | DDFF vs OCTB | |
| Aptus July Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | DDFF vs JULB | |
| Aptus January Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | DDFF vs JANB | |
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | DDFF vs FBUF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DDFF
Among 245 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | DDFF vs PMAP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 98 | — | Mar 2025 | DDFF vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 98 | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | DDFF vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | DDFF vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | 98 | 134.85M | Mar 2021 | DDFF vs XBAP |
Top Performing DDFF Alternatives (YTD)
Among 285 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 16.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverage Shares 2x Capped Accelerated NVDA Monthly... | 16.35% | — | Aug 2025 | DDFF vs NVDO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Februa... | 13.70% | — | Jan 2025 | DDFF vs KFEB | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 13.15% | 214.51M | Mar 2020 | DDFF vs KAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 12.87% | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | DDFF vs QMAR | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March | 12.87% | — | Mar 2025 | DDFF vs TMAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DDFF
DDFF has 5.58% 1-year volatility. There are 125 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.15% | — | Mar 2025 | DDFF vs PMAP | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.24% | — | Apr 2025 | DDFF vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.30% | — | Apr 2025 | DDFF vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.34% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | DDFF vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.41% | — | Mar 2025 | DDFF vs MMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DDFF
Among 245 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.35% | — | Mar 2025 | DDFF vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | DDFF vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.40% | — | Apr 2025 | DDFF vs ZAPR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.46% | — | Mar 2025 | DDFF vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | -0.49% | 56.60M | May 2024 | DDFF vs CPSM |
Other ETFs from Innovator
The 10 most viewed Innovator ETFs shown here include BALT, FFTY, BUFF and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | Defined Outcome | 95 | 2.66% | 2.68B | Jun 2021 | DDFF vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 26 | 15.54% | 89.40M | Apr 2015 | DDFF vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 89 | 6.28% | 891.58M | Oct 2016 | DDFF vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 56 | 5.58% | 2.12B | Nov 2022 | DDFF vs SFLR | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 63 | 23.47% | 221.95M | Jul 2018 | DDFF vs LOUP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 83 | 5.98% | 1.47B | Jan 2019 | DDFF vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | Leveraged Equities | 98 | 12.07% | 22.82M | Apr 2021 | DDFF vs XTAP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 97 | 11.65% | 404.39M | Mar 2019 | DDFF vs BAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 88 | 5.78% | 1.12B | Aug 2018 | DDFF vs PJUL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | Nasdaq-100, Options Trading | 60 | 6.01% | 543.68M | Jan 2024 | DDFF vs QFLR |
Often Compared With DDFF
Investors most often compare DDFF with UCO, DBC, BUFP. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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