Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August (PAUG)
PAUG is a passive ETF by Innovator tracking the investment results of the Cboe S&P 500 15% Buffer Protect August Series Index. PAUG launched on Aug 1, 2019 and has a 0.79% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US45782C6802
45782C680
Aug 1, 2019
North America (U.S.)
1x
Cboe S&P 500 15% Buffer Protect August Series Index
Large-Cap
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August had a return of 15.46% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.21% in the last 12 months.
PAUG
15.46%
1.45%
7.03%
19.21%
8.71%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
25.15%
2.97%
12.53%
31.00%
13.95%
11.21%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of PAUG, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.05% | 3.14% | 1.73% | -1.67% | 3.33% | 1.56% | 0.85% | 1.55% | 1.26% | -0.45% | 15.46% | ||
| 2023 | 3.60% | -1.36% | 1.83% | 0.85% | -0.03% | 4.91% | 3.21% | -0.75% | -2.85% | -1.26% | 5.64% | 3.03% | 17.71% |
| 2022 | -1.56% | -1.34% | 2.23% | -4.17% | 0.48% | -2.10% | 2.49% | -2.33% | -5.43% | 4.75% | 3.19% | -2.74% | -6.85% |
| 2021 | -0.75% | 1.33% | 1.74% | 0.73% | 0.34% | 0.22% | 0.27% | 1.05% | -1.65% | 2.74% | -0.67% | 2.06% | 7.58% |
| 2020 | 0.07% | -3.68% | -7.29% | 7.72% | 2.56% | 1.12% | 4.13% | 2.41% | -1.37% | -1.25% | 5.10% | 0.78% | 9.82% |
| 2019 | -0.46% | 1.12% | 1.29% | 1.37% | 0.91% | 4.30% |
Expense Ratio
PAUG features an expense ratio of 0.79%, falling within the medium range.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of PAUG is 94, placing it in the top 6% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August (PAUG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.34 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August. 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. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August was 17.88%, occurring on Mar 16, 2020. Recovery took 84 trading sessions.
The current Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August drawdown is 0.13%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -17.88% | Feb 21, 2020 | 17 | Mar 16, 2020 | 84 | Jul 15, 2020 | 101 |
| -11.76% | Jan 5, 2022 | 193 | Oct 11, 2022 | 167 | Jun 12, 2023 | 360 |
| -5.71% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 16 | Nov 20, 2023 | 79 |
| -3.41% | Jul 31, 2024 | 4 | Aug 5, 2024 | 8 | Aug 15, 2024 | 12 |
| -3.32% | Oct 13, 2020 | 14 | Oct 30, 2020 | 4 | Nov 5, 2020 | 18 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August volatility is 1.79%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.