- ISIN
- US45782C8626
- CUSIP
- 45782C862
- Issuer
- Innovator
- Inception Date
- Jul 24, 2018
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Deepwater Frontier Tech Index
- Domicile
- U.S.
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $214M
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Performance
LOUP Performance Chart
Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF (LOUP) is up 26.5% since the beginning of the year. LOUP is currently trading at $97 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LOUP shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,803.
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Returns By Period
Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF (LOUP) has returned 26.49% so far this year and 68.03% over the past 12 months.
Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF
- 1D
- 1.21%
- 1M
- 8.58%
- YTD
- 26.49%
- 6M
- 23.77%
- 1Y
- 68.03%
- 3Y*
- 36.47%
- 5Y*
- 12.51%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
LOUP Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 25, 2018, LOUP's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +22.2%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -18.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, LOUP closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +15.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.36% | -3.37% | -8.01% | 16.77% | 21.60% | -1.14% | 26.49% | ||||||
| 2025 | 10.99% | -9.80% | -14.96% | 5.79% | 12.71% | 15.63% | 2.62% | 2.61% | 12.06% | 10.62% | -5.78% | -0.76% | 43.24% |
| 2024 | -2.47% | 10.60% | 1.08% | -8.03% | 3.62% | 4.59% | -6.15% | 3.41% | 3.06% | 4.01% | 11.35% | -3.23% | 21.80% |
| 2023 | 17.86% | 0.33% | 3.58% | -6.29% | 11.86% | 6.37% | 3.40% | -7.40% | -6.19% | -5.41% | 19.97% | 8.70% | 51.31% |
| 2022 | -12.71% | 1.23% | -3.01% | -18.80% | -6.21% | -15.20% | 10.34% | -5.46% | -13.25% | 8.89% | 9.38% | -9.48% | -46.00% |
| 2021 | 9.68% | 6.61% | -7.21% | -0.76% | -1.98% | 5.40% | -7.65% | 2.95% | -2.88% | 9.59% | -2.85% | -1.67% | 7.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.03%, beta of 1.35, and R2 of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 25, 2018.
- This ETF captured 152.45% of S&P 500 Index gains and 126.58% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.03% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.03%
- Beta
- 1.35
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 152.45%
- Downside Capture
- 126.58%
Expense Ratio
LOUP has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LOUP ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF (LOUP) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| LOUP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.27 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.07 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.26 | 2.78 | +0.47 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.75 | 12.44 | -1.69 |
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 Deepwater Frontier Tech 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 Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF was 58.68%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 691 trading sessions.
The current Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF drawdown is 3.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -58.68%Oct 2022 | 1y 8mo | 2y 9mo | 4y 5moFeb 2021 - Jul 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -41.54%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 16dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -28.70%Dec 2018 | 3mo 21d | 12mo 4d | 1y 3moSep 2018 - Dec 2019 |
2026 bear market2026 | -21.00%Mar 2026 | 4mo 26d | 23d | 5mo 19dNov 2025 - Apr 2026 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.16%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 20d 19hJun 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| LOUP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.68% | -56.78% | -1.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -21.00% | -9.10% | -11.90% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -35.23% | -18.90% | -16.33% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -55.63% | -25.43% | -30.20% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.19% | -1.80% | -1.39% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.95% | -10.71% | -9.24% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.35% | 2.03% | +4.32% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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