- Issuer
- Innovator
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Options Trading
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $21M
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Performance
QTJA Performance Chart
Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January (QTJA) is up 10.4% since the beginning of the year. QTJA is currently trading at $33 per share.
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Returns By Period
Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January (QTJA) has returned 10.35% so far this year and 25.07% over the past 12 months.
Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January
- 1D
- -0.11%
- 1M
- 0.59%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.66%
- 1Y
- 25.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.52%
- 5Y*
- —
- 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%
QTJA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2022, QTJA's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -15.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, QTJA closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.67% | -1.26% | -4.07% | 11.63% | 4.07% | -0.38% | 10.35% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.20% | -1.73% | -6.68% | 1.24% | 8.94% | 5.17% | 2.07% | 1.29% | 2.47% | 1.49% | 0.72% | 0.96% | 18.86% |
| 2024 | 1.61% | 3.86% | 0.65% | -2.11% | 4.80% | 2.82% | -0.23% | 1.43% | 1.56% | 0.41% | 2.09% | 0.38% | 18.47% |
| 2023 | 8.72% | -0.33% | 4.90% | 1.16% | 2.68% | 2.54% | 0.76% | 0.54% | 0.31% | 0.58% | 1.08% | 0.41% | 25.56% |
| 2022 | -8.46% | -5.07% | 5.35% | -15.10% | -1.81% | -9.72% | 13.17% | -5.30% | -10.87% | 3.89% | 5.40% | -9.03% | -34.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January has an annualized alpha of -4.59%, beta of 1.06, and R2 of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2022.
- This ETF participated in 97.78% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 78.59% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -4.59% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.06 and R2 of 0.82, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -4.59%
- Beta
- 1.06
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 78.59%
- Downside Capture
- 97.78%
Expense Ratio
QTJA has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QTJA ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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 Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January (QTJA) 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.
| QTJA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.26 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.46 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.37 | +0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.58 | 2.78 | -0.20 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.41 | 12.44 | +0.97 |
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 Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January. 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 Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January was 36.07%, occurring on Dec 28, 2022. Recovery took 517 trading sessions.
The current Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January drawdown is 0.41%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -36.07%Dec 2022 | 11mo 28d | 2y 26d | 3y 19dJan 2022 - Jan 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.73%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 27d | 3mo 14dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.75%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 15d | 2mo 15dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.09%Jun 2026 | 8d | — | 21d 9hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.37%Jan 2025 | 3d | 14d | 17dJan 2025 - Feb 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QTJA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.07% | -56.78% | +20.71% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.75% | -9.10% | -0.65% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.73% | -18.90% | -2.83% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.41% | -1.80% | +1.39% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.15% | -10.71% | -2.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.87% | 2.03% | -0.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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