- Issuer
- Innovator
- Inception Date
- Apr 30, 2020
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P 500 Price Return Index
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $819M
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Performance
PMAY Performance Chart
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May (PMAY) is up 4.1% since the beginning of the year. PMAY is currently trading at $41 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PMAY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,405.
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Returns By Period
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May (PMAY) has returned 4.12% so far this year and 10.96% over the past 12 months.
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May
- 1D
- -0.21%
- 1M
- 0.11%
- YTD
- 4.12%
- 6M
- 4.22%
- 1Y
- 10.96%
- 3Y*
- 11.80%
- 5Y*
- 7.03%
- 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%
PMAY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 1, 2020, PMAY's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.67%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.7 years.
Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.6%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -6.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, PMAY closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.56% | 0.30% | 0.03% | 1.50% | 2.13% | -0.44% | 4.12% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.12% | 0.36% | -1.76% | 0.20% | 3.09% | 2.19% | 0.80% | 1.01% | 1.09% | 0.35% | 0.56% | 0.87% | 10.26% |
| 2024 | 1.08% | 1.42% | 0.64% | 0.55% | 2.78% | 1.65% | 0.79% | 1.48% | 1.01% | -0.02% | 2.00% | -0.09% | 14.08% |
| 2023 | 2.53% | -0.94% | 1.02% | -0.42% | 0.52% | 3.47% | 1.14% | -0.23% | -1.99% | -1.25% | 5.58% | 2.27% | 12.05% |
| 2022 | -0.82% | -1.13% | 2.27% | -6.23% | 0.14% | -5.11% | 5.46% | -2.01% | -5.03% | 4.70% | 2.96% | -2.77% | -8.08% |
| 2021 | -0.20% | 1.12% | 0.77% | 0.38% | 0.66% | 1.03% | 0.54% | 1.32% | -1.58% | 2.50% | -0.41% | 1.46% | 7.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May has an annualized alpha of 0.64%, beta of 0.45, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 01, 2020.
- This ETF participated in 38.58% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 36.61% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.45 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
- 0.64%
- Beta
- 0.45
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 36.61%
- Downside Capture
- 38.58%
Expense Ratio
PMAY has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PMAY ranks 91 for risk / return — in the top 91% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May (PMAY) 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.
| PMAY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.63 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.24 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.61 | 1.37 | +0.25 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.96 | 2.78 | +3.18 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 31.99 | 12.44 | +19.55 |
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 - May. 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 - May was 13.05%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 294 trading sessions.
The current Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May drawdown is 0.57%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -13.05%Sep 2022 | 6mo 4d | 1y 2mo | 1y 8moMar 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -9.43%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 21dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -4.40%Mar 2022 | 1mo 24d | 20d | 2mo 14dJan 2022 - Mar 2022 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.80%Aug 2024 | 19d | 11d | 1moJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2020 pullback2020 | -3.70%Jun 2020 | 2d | 1mo 6d | 1mo 8dJun 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PMAY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.05% | -56.78% | +43.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.85% | -9.10% | +7.25% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -9.43% | -18.90% | +9.47% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -13.05% | -25.43% | +12.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.57% | -1.80% | +1.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.10% | -10.71% | +8.61% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.34% | 2.03% | -1.69% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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