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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IJUL
IJUL charges 0.85% annually. There are 216 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 | IJUL vs JANB | |
| Aptus October Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | IJUL vs OCTB | |
| Aptus April Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | IJUL vs APRB | |
| Aptus July Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | IJUL vs JULB | |
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | IJUL vs FBUF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IJUL
IJUL has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 69. There are 189 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 | IJUL vs PMAP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 98 | — | Mar 2025 | IJUL vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 98 | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | IJUL vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | IJUL vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | 98 | 134.85M | Mar 2021 | IJUL vs XBAP |
Top Performing IJUL Alternatives (YTD)
IJUL is at 7.47% YTD. There are 73 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 16.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverage Shares 2x Capped Accelerated NVDA Monthly... | 16.35% | — | Aug 2025 | IJUL vs NVDO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Februa... | 13.85% | — | Jan 2025 | IJUL vs KFEB | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 13.22% | 214.51M | Mar 2020 | IJUL vs KAPR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 12.42% | 2.84M | Jun 2025 | IJUL vs QB | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 12.12% | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | IJUL vs QMAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IJUL
IJUL has 7.83% 1-year volatility. There are 223 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 | IJUL vs PMAP | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.25% | — | Apr 2025 | IJUL vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.31% | — | Apr 2025 | IJUL vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.36% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | IJUL vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.42% | — | Mar 2025 | IJUL vs MMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IJUL
IJUL has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.35%. There are 175 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.35% | — | Mar 2025 | IJUL vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | IJUL vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.40% | — | Apr 2025 | IJUL vs ZAPR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.46% | — | Mar 2025 | IJUL vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | -0.49% | 56.60M | May 2024 | IJUL 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 | 96 | 2.78% | 2.68B | Jun 2021 | IJUL vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20 | 10.34% | 89.40M | Apr 2015 | IJUL vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 89 | 6.20% | 891.58M | Oct 2016 | IJUL vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 55 | 5.31% | 2.12B | Nov 2022 | IJUL vs SFLR | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 50 | 17.46% | 221.95M | Jul 2018 | IJUL vs LOUP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 83 | 5.95% | 1.47B | Jan 2019 | IJUL vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | Leveraged Equities | 98 | 11.99% | 22.82M | Apr 2021 | IJUL vs XTAP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 97 | 11.52% | 404.39M | Mar 2019 | IJUL vs BAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 87 | 5.43% | 1.12B | Aug 2018 | IJUL vs PJUL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | Nasdaq-100, Options Trading | 48 | 3.53% | 543.68M | Jan 2024 | IJUL vs QFLR |
Often Compared With IJUL
Investors most often compare IJUL with EOCT, EFA, DMAX. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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