Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 6 Mo Jan/Jul (JAJL) Alternatives
Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 6 Mo Jan/Jul (JAJL) 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 JAJL. 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 JAJL
JAJL charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JAJL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | JAJL vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | JAJL vs SMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | JAJL vs BUFP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | Mar 31, 2025 | JAJL vs MMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | JAJL vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JAJL
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 Feb... | 96 | Feb 3, 2025 | JAJL vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | 96 | Dec 1, 2024 | JAJL vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 94 | Mar 3, 2025 | JAJL vs ZMAR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 94 | Dec 31, 2024 | JAJL vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 94 | Dec 31, 2024 | JAJL vs ZJAN |
Top Performing JAJL Alternatives (YTD)
JAJL alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 3.84% | Mar 31, 2020 | JAJL vs KAPR | |
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 3.29% | Mar 31, 2021 | JAJL vs IAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets 10 Buffer ETF - Quarter... | 2.98% | Jun 28, 2024 | JAJL vs EBUF | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.88% | Mar 29, 2019 | JAJL vs BAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.84% | Mar 19, 2021 | JAJL vs FMAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JAJL
JAJL 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 | JAJL vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | JAJL vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.98% | Jun 30, 2025 | JAJL vs AIOO | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.60% | Mar 31, 2025 | JAJL vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.61% | Apr 1, 2025 | JAJL vs ZAPR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JAJL
JAJL alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.90% | Mar 31, 2025 | JAJL vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.94% | Apr 1, 2025 | JAJL vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | -1.08% | Jun 28, 2024 | JAJL vs LJUL | |
| Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | -1.16% | Jun 30, 2021 | JAJL vs BALT | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.35% | Feb 3, 2025 | JAJL vs ZFEB |
Other ETFs from Innovator
Most popular Innovator ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 37 | -1.49% | Apr 9, 2015 | JAJL vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 67 | -0.38% | Oct 20, 2016 | JAJL vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 64 | -3.09% | Nov 8, 2022 | JAJL vs SFLR | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 72 | -8.23% | Jul 24, 2018 | JAJL vs LOUP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 62 | -1.49% | Jan 2, 2019 | JAJL vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 77 | -0.52% | Aug 7, 2018 | JAJL vs PJUL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 57 | -1.41% | Sep 28, 2018 | JAJL vs POCT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August | Defined Outcome | 77 | -1.00% | Jul 31, 2019 | JAJL vs UAUG | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 24 | 10.99% | Sep 13, 2018 | JAJL vs BOUT | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 87 | -2.07% | Jan 24, 2024 | JAJL vs QFLR |
Often Compared With JAJL
What investors most often compare with JAJL, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October | Defined Outcome | 65 | -1.94% | Oct 16, 2020 | JAJL vs FOCT | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 88 | 0.73% | Jun 28, 2019 | JAJL vs EJUL |
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