Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF (KAUG) Alternatives
Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF (KAUG) 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 KAUG. 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 KAUG
KAUG charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among KAUG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | KAUG vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | KAUG vs SMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | KAUG vs DMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | Mar 31, 2025 | KAUG vs MMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | KAUG vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KAUG
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... | 97 | Dec 1, 2024 | KAUG vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | 97 | Feb 3, 2025 | KAUG vs ZFEB | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 96 | Dec 31, 2024 | KAUG vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 96 | Mar 3, 2025 | KAUG vs ZMAR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | KAUG vs ZJAN |
Top Performing KAUG Alternatives (YTD)
KAUG alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 3.19% | Mar 31, 2020 | KAUG vs KAPR | |
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 2.69% | Mar 31, 2021 | KAUG vs IAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.16% | Mar 19, 2021 | KAUG vs FMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | KAUG vs BAPR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (April) ETF | 1.94% | Mar 31, 2021 | KAUG vs PSMR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KAUG
KAUG 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 | 1.51% | May 1, 2025 | KAUG vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | KAUG vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.99% | Jun 30, 2025 | KAUG vs AIOO | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | KAUG vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.62% | Apr 1, 2025 | KAUG vs ZAPR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KAUG
KAUG 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 Dec... | -1.57% | Dec 1, 2024 | KAUG vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.73% | Feb 3, 2025 | KAUG vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2024 | KAUG vs ZJAN | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct... | -1.91% | Oct 1, 2024 | KAUG vs ZOCT | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | -1.92% | Mar 3, 2025 | KAUG vs ZMAR |
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 | 86 | -0.13% | Jun 30, 2021 | KAUG vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -4.02% | Apr 9, 2015 | KAUG vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 77 | -0.90% | Oct 20, 2016 | KAUG vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 80 | -9.90% | Jul 24, 2018 | KAUG vs LOUP | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 72 | -3.85% | Nov 8, 2022 | KAUG vs SFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 71 | -1.89% | Jan 2, 2019 | KAUG vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 84 | -1.00% | Aug 7, 2018 | KAUG vs PJUL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 68 | -1.84% | Sep 28, 2018 | KAUG vs POCT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August | Defined Outcome | 83 | -1.44% | Jul 31, 2019 | KAUG vs UAUG | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 25 | 8.23% | Sep 13, 2018 | KAUG vs BOUT |
Often Compared With KAUG
What investors most often compare with KAUG, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 80 | -2.10% | Jul 31, 2024 | KAUG vs NAUG | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | Defined Outcome | 85 | 0.61% | Mar 31, 2021 | KAUG vs EAPR | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 75 | -1.34% | Jun 11, 2024 | KAUG vs BUFP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 86 | 1.71% | Mar 31, 2020 | KAUG vs NAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | Defined Outcome | 77 | 1.23% | Mar 31, 2021 | KAUG vs XBAP |
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