Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF January (EJAN) belongs to the Volatility Hedged Equity category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EJAN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EJAN
EJAN charges 0.89% annually. There are 20 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSGA US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 1.12B | Feb 2013 | EJAN vs LGLV | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 0.12% | 241.74M | Feb 2013 | EJAN vs SMLV | |
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF | 0.20% | 430.40M | Dec 2015 | EJAN vs ONEV | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 0.22% | 161.41M | Jul 2019 | EJAN vs QLV | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Low Volatility... | 0.25% | 348.63M | Jan 2012 | EJAN vs IDLV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EJAN
EJAN has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 4 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 93 | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | EJAN vs FLLV | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 90 | 4.94B | Jul 2016 | EJAN vs LVHI | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | 84 | 156.35M | Jun 2017 | EJAN vs VSMV | |
| FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility... | 68 | 17.09M | Jul 2019 | EJAN vs QLVE | |
| WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF | 60 | 3.20M | Dec 2024 | EJAN vs DVQQ |
Top Performing EJAN Alternatives (YTD)
EJAN is at 6.81% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 21.84%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEBs QQQ Defined Volatility ETF | 21.84% | 3.20M | Dec 2024 | EJAN vs DVQQ | |
| FlexShares Emerging Markets Quality Low Volatility... | 19.60% | 17.09M | Jul 2019 | EJAN vs QLVE | |
| SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF | 14.57% | 241.74M | Feb 2013 | EJAN vs SMLV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 13.91% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | EJAN vs FLLV | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 11.90% | 4.94B | Jul 2016 | EJAN vs LVHI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EJAN
EJAN has 7.91% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | 7.59% | 488.90M | May 2020 | EJAN vs SIXH | |
| FlexShares US Quality Low Volatility Index Fund | 7.63% | 161.41M | Jul 2019 | EJAN vs QLV | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | 8.28% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | EJAN vs FLLV | |
| Cambria Tail Risk ETF | 8.53% | 151.70M | Apr 2017 | EJAN vs TAIL | |
| Fidelity Low Volatility Factor ETF | 8.70% | 1.40B | Sep 2016 | EJAN vs FDLO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EJAN
EJAN has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.63%. There are 6 ETFs in the Volatility Hedged Equity category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meridian Hedged Equity-Index Option Strategy ETF | -4.36% | 488.90M | May 2020 | EJAN vs SIXH | |
| Franklin Liberty U.S. Low Volatility ETF | -4.90% | 112.15M | Sep 2016 | EJAN vs FLLV | |
| VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility E... | -5.18% | 156.35M | Jun 2017 | EJAN vs VSMV | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | -6.08% | 4.94B | Jul 2016 | EJAN vs LVHI | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | -6.17% | 581.01M | Dec 2015 | EJAN vs LVHD |
Other ETFs from Innovator
The 10 most viewed Innovator ETFs shown here include BALT, FFTY, BUFF and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | Defined Outcome | 93 | 1.97% | 2.46B | Jun 2021 | EJAN vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 20.28% | 89.40M | Apr 2015 | EJAN vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 89 | 5.70% | 869.87M | Oct 2016 | EJAN vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 67 | 5.95% | 2.00B | Nov 2022 | EJAN vs SFLR | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 76 | 30.66% | 219.47M | Jul 2018 | EJAN vs LOUP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 82 | 5.40% | 1.52B | Jan 2019 | EJAN vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 97 | 11.07% | 401.85M | Mar 2019 | EJAN vs BAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 88 | 4.63% | 1.00B | Aug 2018 | EJAN vs PJUL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | Nasdaq-100, Options Trading | 75 | 6.88% | 527.81M | Jan 2024 | EJAN vs QFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 78 | 5.54% | 1.02B | Sep 2018 | EJAN vs POCT |
Often Compared With EJAN
Investors most often compare EJAN with HUSV, QLVD, KONG. These 19 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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