Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - January (IJAN) 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 IJAN. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IJAN
IJAN charges 0.85% annually. There are 209 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus January Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | IJAN vs JANB | |
| Aptus July Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | IJAN vs JULB | |
| Aptus October Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | IJAN vs OCTB | |
| Aptus April Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | IJAN vs APRB | |
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | IJAN vs FBUF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IJAN
IJAN has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 48. There are 206 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | IJAN vs PMAP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | IJAN vs MMAX | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Apr 2025 | IJAN vs APXM | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 98 | 18.90M | Apr 2025 | IJAN vs CPSP | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | IJAN vs PMMY |
Top Performing IJAN Alternatives (YTD)
IJAN is at 4.67% YTD. There are 162 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 20.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverage Shares 2x Capped Accelerated NVDA Monthly... | 20.98% | — | Aug 2025 | IJAN vs NVDO | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March | 13.87% | — | Mar 2025 | IJAN vs TMAR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 13.03% | 557.94M | Mar 2021 | IJAN vs QMAR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF - Jul... | 12.29% | — | Jul 2025 | IJAN vs UXJL | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Februa... | 12.25% | — | Jan 2025 | IJAN vs KFEB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IJAN
IJAN has 7.32% 1-year volatility. There are 190 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.01% | — | Apr 2025 | IJAN vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.12% | — | Apr 2025 | IJAN vs PMMY | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.15% | — | Mar 2025 | IJAN vs PMAP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.39% | — | Mar 2025 | IJAN vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.41% | 18.90M | Apr 2025 | IJAN vs CPSP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IJAN
IJAN has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.14%. There are 184 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.27% | — | Apr 2025 | IJAN vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.34% | — | Mar 2025 | IJAN vs PMAP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.34% | — | Mar 2025 | IJAN vs MMAX | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | -0.36% | — | Apr 2025 | IJAN vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 18.90M | Apr 2025 | IJAN vs CPSP |
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 | 2.03% | 2.46B | Jun 2021 | IJAN vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 21.49% | 89.40M | Apr 2015 | IJAN vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 88 | 5.58% | 869.87M | Oct 2016 | IJAN vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 67 | 6.20% | 2.00B | Nov 2022 | IJAN vs SFLR | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 73 | 29.15% | 219.47M | Jul 2018 | IJAN vs LOUP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 81 | 5.32% | 1.52B | Jan 2019 | IJAN vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 96 | 10.98% | 401.85M | Mar 2019 | IJAN vs BAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 88 | 4.63% | 1.00B | Aug 2018 | IJAN vs PJUL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | Nasdaq-100, Options Trading | 74 | 6.83% | 527.81M | Jan 2024 | IJAN vs QFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 77 | 5.56% | 1.02B | Sep 2018 | IJAN vs POCT |
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