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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December (PDEC) has returned -2.03% so far this year and 13.03% over the past 12 months.
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December
- 1D
- 1.82%
- 1M
- -2.52%
- YTD
- -2.03%
- 6M
- 1.14%
- 1Y
- 13.03%
- 3Y*
- 10.56%
- 5Y*
- 7.39%
- 10Y*
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Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 2, 2019, PDEC's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.67%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.7 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -6.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, PDEC closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -7.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.69% | -0.18% | -2.52% | -2.03% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.64% | -0.72% | -3.02% | -0.40% | 3.55% | 3.17% | 1.42% | 1.33% | 2.19% | 1.26% | 1.41% | 0.53% | 12.91% |
| 2024 | 1.03% | 2.03% | 1.15% | -1.00% | 2.36% | 1.15% | 0.59% | 0.93% | 0.60% | 0.65% | 0.70% | -1.06% | 9.46% |
| 2023 | 3.95% | -1.35% | 2.61% | 0.76% | 0.25% | 4.75% | 2.25% | -0.97% | -3.98% | -2.38% | 8.42% | 2.48% | 17.43% |
| 2022 | -2.20% | -1.64% | 2.16% | -5.01% | 0.64% | -3.66% | 4.47% | -1.22% | -4.03% | 5.23% | 2.77% | -2.95% | -5.95% |
| 2021 | -1.06% | 1.53% | 2.16% | 1.48% | 0.50% | 0.51% | 0.28% | 0.69% | -0.17% | 0.82% | 0.16% | 2.35% | 9.59% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December has an annualized alpha of 1.21%, beta of 0.51, and R² of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 03, 2019.
- This ETF participated in 50.81% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 46.49% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.51 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.21%
- Beta
- 0.51
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 46.49%
- Downside Capture
- 50.81%
Expense Ratio
PDEC has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PDEC ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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 U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December (PDEC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| PDEC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.26 | 0.90 | +0.36 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.90 | 1.39 | +0.51 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.21 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.92 | 1.40 | +0.52 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.01 | 6.61 | +3.40 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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 U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December. 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 - December was 19.31%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 94 trading sessions.
The current Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December drawdown is 3.05%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.31% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 94 | Aug 5, 2020 | 117 |
| -11.53% | Jan 4, 2022 | 114 | Jun 16, 2022 | 231 | May 18, 2023 | 345 |
| -10.77% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 24, 2025 | 86 |
| -7.9% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 16 | Nov 20, 2023 | 79 |
| -4.78% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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