Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly (QBUF) belongs to the Nasdaq-100 category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QBUF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QBUF
QBUF charges 0.79% annually. There are 37 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF | 0.10% | 150.50M | Jun 2026 | QBUF vs QNDX | |
| iShares Nasdaq 100 ETF | 0.10% | 302.44M | Jul 2026 | QBUF vs IQQ | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | 0.15% | 97.11B | Oct 2020 | QBUF vs QQQM | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.18% | 452.80B | Mar 1999 | QBUF vs QQQ | |
| iShares Nasdaq Top 30 Stocks ETF | 0.20% | 276.66M | Oct 2024 | QBUF vs QTOP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QBUF
QBUF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 67. There are 16 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 97 | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | QBUF vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 97 | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | QBUF vs PQAP | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 96 | 2.87M | Jun 2025 | QBUF vs QB | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 96 | 566.25M | Mar 2021 | QBUF vs QMAR | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 90 | 907.91M | Jan 2014 | QBUF vs FTQI |
Top Performing QBUF Alternatives (YTD)
QBUF is at 3.75% YTD. There are 43 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.44%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | 44.44% | 69.09M | May 2021 | QBUF vs QQQA | |
| First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index Fun... | 31.94% | 4.57B | Apr 2006 | QBUF vs QTEC | |
| Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 Cash Cows Growth Leaders E... | 24.40% | 20.86M | Aug 2024 | QBUF vs QQQG | |
| iShares Nasdaq Premium Income Active ETF | 18.43% | 16.09M | Dec 2025 | QBUF vs BALQ | |
| Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index Shares | 16.27% | 1.33B | Mar 2012 | QBUF vs QQQE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QBUF
QBUF has 6.14% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 4.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 4.22% | — | Apr 2024 | QBUF vs QCAP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 4.73% | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | QBUF vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | 5.44% | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | QBUF vs PQAP | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - July | 5.93% | — | Jul 2024 | QBUF vs QCJL | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Risk Managed Income ETF | 6.76% | 14.30M | Aug 2021 | QBUF vs QRMI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QBUF
QBUF has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.99%. There are 5 ETFs in the Nasdaq-100 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | -2.06% | 207.95M | Mar 2020 | QBUF vs NAPR | |
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | -2.52% | 26.30M | Dec 2024 | QBUF vs PQAP | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | -2.58% | — | Apr 2024 | QBUF vs QCAP | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | -3.21% | 566.25M | Mar 2021 | QBUF vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | -3.47% | 2.87M | Jun 2025 | QBUF vs QB |
Other ETFs from Innovator
The 10 most viewed Innovator ETFs shown here include BALT, BUFF, SFLR and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | Defined Outcome | 96 | 3.07% | 2.72B | Jun 2021 | QBUF vs BALT | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 91 | 6.78% | 923.55M | Oct 2016 | QBUF vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 60 | 5.24% | 2.11B | Nov 2022 | QBUF vs SFLR | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 51 | 15.52% | 200.31M | Jul 2018 | QBUF vs LOUP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF | Leveraged Equities | 98 | 12.91% | 22.69M | Apr 2021 | QBUF vs XTAP | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 88 | 6.55% | 1.44B | Jan 2019 | QBUF vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 97 | 12.27% | 403.09M | Mar 2019 | QBUF vs BAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 85 | 6.88% | 963.46M | Sep 2018 | QBUF vs POCT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 90 | 6.18% | 1.25B | Aug 2018 | QBUF vs PJUL | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | Nasdaq-100, Options Trading | 48 | 3.44% | 524.31M | Jan 2024 | QBUF vs QFLR |
Often Compared With QBUF
Investors most often compare QBUF with QQQY, HEQQ, QYLD. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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