Innovator U.S. Small Cap Managed 10 Buffer ETF (KBFR) 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 KBFR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KBFR
KBFR charges 0.79% annually. There are 89 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus July Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | KBFR vs JULB | |
| Aptus January Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | KBFR vs JANB | |
| Aptus October Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | KBFR vs OCTB | |
| Aptus April Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | KBFR vs APRB | |
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | KBFR vs FBUF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KBFR
Among 226 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | KBFR vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 98 | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | KBFR vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 98 | — | Mar 2025 | KBFR vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | KBFR vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | 98 | 133.76M | Mar 2021 | KBFR vs XBAP |
Top Performing KBFR Alternatives (YTD)
Among 275 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 16.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverage Shares 2x Capped Accelerated NVDA Monthly... | 16.35% | — | Aug 2025 | KBFR vs NVDO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Februa... | 13.47% | — | Jan 2025 | KBFR vs KFEB | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 12.80% | 216.78M | Mar 2020 | KBFR vs KAPR | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March | 12.53% | — | Mar 2025 | KBFR vs TMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - March | 11.60% | — | Feb 2025 | KBFR vs KMAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KBFR
KBFR has 11.00% 1-year volatility. There are 267 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.16%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.16% | — | Mar 2025 | KBFR vs PMAP | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.22% | — | Apr 2025 | KBFR vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.28% | — | Apr 2025 | KBFR vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.34% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | KBFR vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.42% | — | Mar 2025 | KBFR vs MMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KBFR
Among 226 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.35% | — | Mar 2025 | KBFR vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | KBFR vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.40% | — | Apr 2025 | KBFR vs ZAPR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.46% | — | Mar 2025 | KBFR vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | -0.49% | 56.30M | May 2024 | KBFR vs CPSM |
Other ETFs from Innovator
The 10 most viewed Innovator ETFs shown here include BALT, FFTY, BUFF and span 5 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 | 95 | 2.25% | 2.53B | Jun 2021 | KBFR vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 25 | 19.16% | 89.40M | Apr 2015 | KBFR vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 83 | 4.81% | 869.51M | Oct 2016 | KBFR vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 45 | 3.08% | 2.04B | Nov 2022 | KBFR vs SFLR | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 53 | 20.97% | 214.23M | Jul 2018 | KBFR vs LOUP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 75 | 4.51% | 1.48B | Jan 2019 | KBFR vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 96 | 9.76% | 404.13M | Mar 2019 | KBFR vs BAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 88 | 5.06% | 997.06M | Aug 2018 | KBFR vs PJUL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | Nasdaq-100, Options Trading | 50 | 2.68% | 524.53M | Jan 2024 | KBFR vs QFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 71 | 4.64% | 969.70M | Sep 2018 | KBFR vs POCT |
Often Compared With KBFR
Investors most often compare KBFR with PAPR, QMAR, PQAP. These 3 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 98 | 7.51% | 952.31M | Apr 2019 | KBFR vs PAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | Nasdaq-100, Defined Outcome | 95 | 11.57% | 563.55M | Mar 2021 | KBFR vs QMAR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | Defined Outcome, Nasdaq-100 | 97 | 10.84% | 7.34M | Dec 2024 | KBFR vs PQAP |
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