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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF (KAUG) has returned 1.05% so far this year and 11.58% over the past 12 months.
Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF
- 1D
- 1.78%
- 1M
- -1.48%
- YTD
- 1.05%
- 6M
- 3.12%
- 1Y
- 11.58%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 1, 2024, KAUG's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.49%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.8 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst month was Dec 2024 at -4.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, KAUG closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2025 at -3.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.00% | 0.55% | -1.48% | 1.05% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.78% | -3.17% | -3.04% | -1.01% | 2.64% | 1.80% | -0.49% | 3.48% | 1.60% | 0.75% | 0.90% | 0.38% | 5.52% |
| 2024 | 1.62% | 0.75% | -0.96% | 5.89% | -4.25% | 2.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.21%, beta of 0.60, and R² of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 02, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 76.61% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 58.01% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.60 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -1.21%
- Beta
- 0.60
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 58.01%
- Downside Capture
- 76.61%
Expense Ratio
KAUG has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KAUG ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF (KAUG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| KAUG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.99 | 0.90 | +0.10 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.50 | 1.39 | +0.11 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.21 | 0.00 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.36 | 1.40 | -0.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.99 | 6.61 | +0.38 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF was 15.66%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 134 trading sessions.
The current Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF drawdown is 2.23%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.66% | Nov 26, 2024 | 90 | Apr 8, 2025 | 134 | Oct 20, 2025 | 224 |
| -3.94% | Feb 27, 2026 | 22 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -3.75% | Aug 2, 2024 | 2 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 12 |
| -3.66% | Oct 28, 2025 | 18 | Nov 20, 2025 | 5 | Nov 28, 2025 | 23 |
| -3.26% | Sep 3, 2024 | 4 | Sep 6, 2024 | 9 | Sep 19, 2024 | 13 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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