Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - July (IJUL) Alternatives
Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - July (IJUL) 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 IJUL. 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 IJUL
IJUL charges 0.85% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IJUL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | IJUL vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | IJUL vs SMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | IJUL vs BUFP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | IJUL vs DMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | IJUL vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IJUL
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... | 96 | Dec 1, 2024 | IJUL vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | 96 | Feb 3, 2025 | IJUL vs ZFEB | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | IJUL vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 95 | Mar 3, 2025 | IJUL vs ZMAR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | IJUL vs ZJAN |
Top Performing IJUL Alternatives (YTD)
IJUL alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 3.70% | Mar 31, 2021 | IJUL vs IAPR | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 3.36% | Mar 31, 2020 | IJUL vs KAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.86% | Mar 29, 2019 | IJUL vs BAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.73% | Mar 19, 2021 | IJUL vs FMAR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | 2.56% | Mar 31, 2021 | IJUL vs EAPR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IJUL
IJUL 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 | 1.50% | May 1, 2025 | IJUL vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | IJUL vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.98% | Jun 30, 2025 | IJUL vs AIOO | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.61% | Apr 1, 2025 | IJUL vs ZAPR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | IJUL vs MMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IJUL
IJUL 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 Feb... | -1.56% | Feb 3, 2025 | IJUL vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | -1.57% | Dec 1, 2024 | IJUL vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -1.72% | Apr 1, 2025 | IJUL vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2024 | IJUL vs ZJAN | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct... | -1.91% | Oct 1, 2024 | IJUL vs ZOCT |
Other ETFs from Innovator
Most popular Innovator ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | Defined Outcome | 84 | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2021 | IJUL vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -2.33% | Apr 9, 2015 | IJUL vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 74 | -0.54% | Oct 20, 2016 | IJUL vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 78 | -8.46% | Jul 24, 2018 | IJUL vs LOUP | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 71 | -3.03% | Nov 8, 2022 | IJUL vs SFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 67 | -1.66% | Jan 2, 2019 | IJUL vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 81 | -0.60% | Aug 7, 2018 | IJUL vs PJUL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 64 | -1.42% | Sep 28, 2018 | IJUL vs POCT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August | Defined Outcome | 81 | -1.08% | Jul 31, 2019 | IJUL vs UAUG | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 25 | 9.59% | Sep 13, 2018 | IJUL vs BOUT |
Often Compared With IJUL
What investors most often compare with IJUL, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 76 | 2.69% | Aug 14, 2001 | IJUL vs EFA | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Octo... | Options Trading | 90 | 1.54% | Sep 30, 2021 | IJUL vs EOCT | |
| Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities | 86 | 0.73% | — | IJUL vs DODFX | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Septem... | Defined Outcome | 64 | 1.59% | Aug 30, 2024 | IJUL vs KSEP | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (April) ETF | Defined Outcome | 83 | 1.80% | Mar 31, 2021 | IJUL vs PSCW |
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