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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly, 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 Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly (QBUF) has returned -0.35% so far this year and 10.55% over the past 12 months.
Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly
- 1D
- 0.18%
- 1M
- -0.70%
- YTD
- -0.35%
- 6M
- 1.76%
- 1Y
- 10.55%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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 Jul 1, 2024, QBUF's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.
Historically, 76% of months were positive and 24% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +2.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -0.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, QBUF closed higher 60% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.74% | -0.39% | -0.70% | -0.35% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.46% | -0.69% | -0.63% | 0.78% | 2.70% | 0.73% | 1.58% | 0.79% | 1.77% | 1.62% | 0.26% | 0.24% | 11.08% |
| 2024 | -0.36% | 0.81% | 1.21% | 0.16% | 2.54% | 1.44% | 5.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly has an annualized alpha of 4.17%, beta of 0.47, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 2024.
- This ETF captured 40.38% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -1.22%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.17% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.47 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
- 4.17%
- Beta
- 0.47
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 40.38%
- Downside Capture
- -1.22%
Expense Ratio
QBUF has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QBUF ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% 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 Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly (QBUF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| QBUF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.11 | 0.90 | +0.21 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.64 | 1.39 | +0.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.21 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.62 | 1.40 | +0.22 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.82 | 6.61 | +3.21 |
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 Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly. 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 Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly was 8.84%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 24 trading sessions.
The current Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly drawdown is 1.57%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.84% | Feb 21, 2025 | 33 | Apr 8, 2025 | 24 | May 13, 2025 | 57 |
| -5.62% | Jul 11, 2024 | 18 | Aug 5, 2024 | 36 | Sep 25, 2024 | 54 |
| -2.31% | Nov 4, 2025 | 13 | Nov 20, 2025 | 5 | Nov 28, 2025 | 18 |
| -2.09% | Jan 29, 2026 | 36 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -1.53% | Dec 12, 2025 | 4 | Dec 17, 2025 | 3 | Dec 22, 2025 | 7 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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