- Issuer
- Innovator
- Inception Date
- Mar 31, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $134M
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Performance
XBAP Performance Chart
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April (XBAP) is up 8.2% since the beginning of the year. XBAP is currently trading at $42 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of XBAP shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,604.
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Returns By Period
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April (XBAP) has returned 8.24% so far this year and 15.97% over the past 12 months.
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April
- 1D
- 0.01%
- 1M
- 1.65%
- YTD
- 8.24%
- 6M
- 9.31%
- 1Y
- 15.97%
- 3Y*
- 13.83%
- 5Y*
- 9.91%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
XBAP Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 1, 2021, XBAP's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, XBAP closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.34% | 0.36% | 0.52% | 5.11% | 1.69% | 0.04% | 8.24% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.28% | 0.38% | 0.69% | -0.32% | 3.32% | 2.18% | 1.01% | 0.99% | 1.02% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.98% | 13.38% |
| 2024 | 0.77% | 0.84% | 0.55% | -2.01% | 3.40% | 1.99% | 0.76% | 1.62% | 0.97% | -0.06% | 2.28% | -0.02% | 11.55% |
| 2023 | 4.82% | -0.69% | 4.08% | 1.24% | 0.72% | 3.34% | 1.09% | 0.22% | -1.47% | -0.91% | 5.18% | 1.47% | 20.53% |
| 2022 | -0.59% | -0.38% | 1.96% | -5.83% | 0.38% | -6.31% | 7.12% | -2.85% | -6.90% | 6.13% | 4.03% | -3.41% | -7.59% |
| 2021 | 1.68% | 0.86% | 1.01% | 0.34% | 1.03% | -1.25% | 2.42% | -0.60% | 1.78% | 7.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April has an annualized alpha of 2.74%, beta of 0.53, and R2 of 0.82 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 05, 2021.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (48.28%) than losses (41.76%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.74% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.53 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
- 2.74%
- Beta
- 0.53
- R²
- 0.82
- Upside Capture
- 48.28%
- Downside Capture
- 41.76%
Expense Ratio
XBAP has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XBAP ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% 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 Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April (XBAP) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| XBAP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 4.64 | 2.39 | +2.25 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 9.02 | 3.25 | +5.77 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 2.25 | 1.43 | +0.81 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 16.45 | 3.11 | +13.33 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 84.07 | 14.38 | +69.69 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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 Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April. 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 Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April was 14.57%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 136 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -14.57%Oct 2022 | 6mo 10d | 6mo 18d | 1y 23dApr 2022 - Apr 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.25%Apr 2025 | 5d | 1mo 4d | 1mo 9dApr 2025 - May 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.59%Aug 2024 | 19d | 14d | 1mo 3dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2023 pullback2023 | -4.22%Oct 2023 | 1mo 12d | 12d | 1mo 24dSep 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -3.22%Mar 2025 | 21d | 11d | 1mo 2dFeb 2025 - Mar 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| XBAP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -14.57% | -56.78% | +42.21% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.98% | -9.10% | +8.12% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -8.25% | -18.90% | +10.65% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -14.57% | -25.43% | +10.86% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.75% | -10.72% | +8.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.19% | 1.97% | -1.78% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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