iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF (MMAX) Alternatives

iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF (MMAX) 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 MMAX. 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 MMAX

MMAX charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MMAX alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
FBUF	Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF	0.48%	Apr 9, 2024	MMAX vs FBUF
SMAX	iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF	0.50%	Sep 30, 2024	MMAX vs SMAX
DMAX	iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF	0.50%	Dec 31, 2024	MMAX vs DMAX
PBFR	PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF	0.50%	Jun 11, 2024	MMAX vs PBFR
BUFP	PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF	0.50%	Jun 11, 2024	MMAX vs BUFP

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MMAX

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
ZDEK	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec...	97	Dec 1, 2024	MMAX vs ZDEK
ZFEB	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb...	97	Feb 3, 2025	MMAX vs ZFEB
DMAX	iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF	96	Dec 31, 2024	MMAX vs DMAX
ZMAR	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar...	96	Mar 3, 2025	MMAX vs ZMAR
ZJAN	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan...	95	Dec 31, 2024	MMAX vs ZJAN

Top Performing MMAX Alternatives (YTD)

MMAX alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
KAPR	Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April	3.19%	Mar 31, 2020	MMAX vs KAPR
IAPR	Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF...	2.69%	Mar 31, 2021	MMAX vs IAPR
FMAR	FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March	2.16%	Mar 19, 2021	MMAX vs FMAR
BAPR	Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April	2.08%	Mar 29, 2019	MMAX vs BAPR
PSMR	Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (April) ETF	1.94%	Mar 31, 2021	MMAX vs PSMR

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MMAX

MMAX alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
ZMAY	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May	1.51%	May 1, 2025	MMAX vs ZMAY
ZJUN	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun...	1.91%	May 30, 2025	MMAX vs ZJUN
AIOO	AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF	1.99%	Jun 30, 2025	MMAX vs AIOO
ZAPR	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr...	2.62%	Apr 1, 2025	MMAX vs ZAPR
ZFEB	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb...	2.87%	Feb 3, 2025	MMAX vs ZFEB

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MMAX

MMAX alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
ZDEK	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec...	-1.57%	Dec 1, 2024	MMAX vs ZDEK
ZFEB	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb...	-1.73%	Feb 3, 2025	MMAX vs ZFEB
ZJAN	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan...	-1.87%	Dec 31, 2024	MMAX vs ZJAN
ZOCT	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct...	-1.91%	Oct 1, 2024	MMAX vs ZOCT
ZMAR	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar...	-1.92%	Mar 3, 2025	MMAX vs ZMAR

Other ETFs from iShares

Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
SGOV	iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF	Ultrashort Bond	100	0.86%	May 26, 2020	MMAX vs SGOV
IBIT	iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF	Cryptocurrency	6	-22.62%	Jan 5, 2024	MMAX vs IBIT
IVV	iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	65	-4.38%	May 15, 2000	MMAX vs IVV
TLT	iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF	Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond	12	0.17%	Jul 22, 2002	MMAX vs TLT
DGRO	iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend	69	1.57%	Jun 10, 2014	MMAX vs DGRO
SLV	iShares Silver Trust	Precious Metals	89	5.77%	Apr 21, 2006	MMAX vs SLV
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	92	9.20%	Jul 10, 2001	MMAX vs SOXX
IAU	iShares Gold Trust	Gold, Precious Metals	87	8.61%	Jan 21, 2005	MMAX vs IAU
IWM	iShares Russell 2000 ETF	Small Cap Blend Equities	69	0.93%	May 22, 2000	MMAX vs IWM
ACWI	iShares MSCI ACWI ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	75	-2.21%	Mar 26, 2008	MMAX vs ACWI

Often Compared With MMAX

What investors most often compare with MMAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
MAXJ	iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF	Equity Hedged	91	-0.12%	Jun 28, 2024	MMAX vs MAXJ
VTI	Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	65	-4.01%	Jun 27, 2016	MMAX vs VTI
APRZ	TrueShares Structured Outcome (April) ETF	Defined Outcome	48	-4.60%	Mar 31, 2021	MMAX vs APRZ
STIP	iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF	Inflation-Protected Bonds	95	1.02%	Dec 1, 2010	MMAX vs STIP
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	65	-4.42%	Sep 7, 2010	MMAX vs VOO
IALT	iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF	Multistrategy	—	7.75%	Dec 9, 2025	MMAX vs IALT
BUFF	Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF	Defined Outcome	77	-0.90%	Oct 20, 2016	MMAX vs BUFF
KJAN	Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Januar...	Defined Outcome	69	0.73%	Dec 31, 2019	MMAX vs KJAN
NAPR	Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April	Defined Outcome	86	1.71%	Mar 31, 2020	MMAX vs NAPR
NAUG	Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF	Defined Outcome	80	-2.10%	Jul 31, 2024	MMAX vs NAUG
FFEB	FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February	Defined Outcome	73	-1.36%	Feb 21, 2020	MMAX vs FFEB
ZSEP	Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Sep...	Defined Outcome	92	-0.22%	Sep 1, 2024	MMAX vs ZSEP
BMAR	Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March	Defined Outcome	73	-1.06%	Feb 28, 2020	MMAX vs BMAR
XDEC	FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer...	Defined Outcome	61	-1.49%	Dec 17, 2021	MMAX vs XDEC
UMAY	Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - May	Defined Outcome	58	0.66%	Apr 30, 2020	MMAX vs UMAY
BDEC	Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December	Defined Outcome	68	-3.15%	Nov 29, 2019	MMAX vs BDEC
UJAN	Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - January	Defined Outcome	83	-1.73%	Dec 31, 2018	MMAX vs UJAN
BUFD	FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF	Defined Outcome	81	-0.85%	Jan 20, 2021	MMAX vs BUFD
EAPR	Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri...	Defined Outcome	85	0.61%	Mar 31, 2021	MMAX vs EAPR
BJUL	Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July	Defined Outcome	73	-2.12%	Aug 28, 2018	MMAX vs BJUL

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