- Issuer
- Innovator
- Inception Date
- Oct 31, 2025
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- US
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $112M
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Performance
DDFN Performance Chart
Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - November (DDFN) is up 4.1% since the beginning of the year. DDFN is currently trading at $20 per share.
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Returns By Period
Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - November
- 1D
- -0.55%
- 1M
- 0.65%
- YTD
- 4.12%
- 6M
- 4.41%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
DDFN Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 3, 2025, DDFN's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.
Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -1.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, DDFN closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2026 with a return of +1.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 26, 2026 at -0.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.63% | 0.21% | -1.70% | 3.89% | 1.60% | -0.48% | 4.12% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.27% | 0.37% | 0.64% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - November has an annualized alpha of 3.18%, beta of 0.37, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 04, 2025.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (29.70%) than losses (16.84%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.18% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.37 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
- 3.18%
- Beta
- 0.37
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 29.70%
- Downside Capture
- 16.84%
Expense Ratio
DDFN has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - November (DDFN) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
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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 Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - November. 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 Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - November was 3.40%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. Recovery took 9 trading sessions.
The current Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - November drawdown is 0.55%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -3.40%Mar 2026 | 1mo 18d | 14d | 2mo 2dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.63%Nov 2025 | 7d | 6d | 13dNov 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.88%Jan 2026 | 7d | 6d | 13dJan 2026 - Jan 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.74%Dec 2025 | 5d | 5d | 10dDec 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.68%Nov 2025 | 2d | 6d | 8dNov 2025 - Nov 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DDFN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -3.40% | -9.10% | +5.70% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.55% | -2.97% | +2.42% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.47% | -1.13% | +0.66% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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