- Issuer
- Innovator
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 2021
- 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
- $95M
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Performance
XBJA Performance Chart
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January (XBJA) is up 5.5% since the beginning of the year. XBJA is currently trading at $34 per share.
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Returns By Period
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January (XBJA) has returned 5.46% so far this year and 14.13% over the past 12 months.
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January
- 1D
- -0.09%
- 1M
- 0.52%
- YTD
- 5.46%
- 6M
- 5.59%
- 1Y
- 14.13%
- 3Y*
- 11.44%
- 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%
XBJA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2022, XBJA's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, XBJA closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.91% | -0.27% | -2.78% | 5.80% | 1.93% | -0.06% | 5.46% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.62% | -0.32% | -3.13% | -0.41% | 4.29% | 2.79% | 1.38% | 1.14% | 1.26% | 0.76% | 0.74% | 0.65% | 11.12% |
| 2024 | 1.28% | 2.05% | 1.30% | -0.98% | 2.56% | 1.03% | 0.51% | 1.02% | 0.85% | 0.04% | 1.16% | 0.31% | 11.68% |
| 2023 | 5.00% | -0.77% | 2.18% | 1.32% | 0.95% | 3.09% | 1.11% | 0.34% | -0.68% | -0.35% | 3.56% | 0.76% | 17.62% |
| 2022 | -3.41% | -2.00% | 2.97% | -6.67% | 0.69% | -6.23% | 7.16% | -2.56% | -7.60% | 7.04% | 4.90% | -4.97% | -11.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January has an annualized alpha of 0.41%, beta of 0.62, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2022.
- This ETF participated in 58.21% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 52.48% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.62 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
- 0.41%
- Beta
- 0.62
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 52.48%
- Downside Capture
- 58.21%
Expense Ratio
XBJA has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XBJA ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% 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 U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January (XBJA) 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.
| XBJA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.76 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.55 | 1.37 | +0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.66 | 2.78 | -0.12 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.43 | 12.44 | +2.99 |
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 - 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 U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January was 17.42%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 193 trading sessions.
The current Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January drawdown is 0.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -17.42%Oct 2022 | 9mo 11d | 9mo 12d | 1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.57%Apr 2025 | 1mo 16d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 12dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.33%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 14d | 1mo 16dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.40%Aug 2024 | 19d | 10d | 29dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2023 pullback2023 | -3.21%Oct 2023 | 1mo 12d | 6d | 1mo 18dSep 2023 - Nov 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| XBJA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -17.42% | -56.78% | +39.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.33% | -9.10% | +3.77% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.57% | -18.90% | +6.33% |
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 | -0.15% | -1.80% | +1.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.12% | -10.71% | +7.59% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.92% | 2.03% | -1.11% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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