- Issuer
- Innovator
- Inception Date
- Jun 30, 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
- $74M
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Performance
XBJL Performance Chart
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July (XBJL) is up 4.4% since the beginning of the year. XBJL is currently trading at $40 per share.
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Returns By Period
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July (XBJL) has returned 4.39% so far this year and 11.62% over the past 12 months.
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July
- 1D
- 0.05%
- 1M
- 0.54%
- YTD
- 4.39%
- 6M
- 4.54%
- 1Y
- 11.62%
- 3Y*
- 11.49%
- 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%
XBJL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 2021, XBJL's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, XBJL closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.59% | 0.21% | -1.41% | 3.95% | 0.77% | 0.28% | 4.39% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.50% | -0.09% | -2.27% | -0.06% | 4.48% | 1.84% | 1.26% | 1.32% | 1.44% | 0.63% | 0.53% | 0.99% | 12.05% |
| 2024 | 0.78% | 1.91% | 0.79% | 0.09% | 1.20% | 0.40% | 1.05% | 1.63% | 1.12% | -0.17% | 2.58% | -0.42% | 11.50% |
| 2023 | 5.04% | -0.95% | 2.68% | 1.91% | 1.35% | 2.16% | 1.33% | -0.26% | -2.72% | -1.06% | 6.41% | 2.41% | 19.49% |
| 2022 | -1.52% | -1.24% | 2.57% | -4.92% | 0.22% | -3.70% | 5.16% | -1.81% | -5.60% | 5.25% | 3.93% | -2.64% | -4.98% |
| 2021 | 0.54% | 1.23% | -1.75% | 2.98% | -0.85% | 2.41% | 4.58% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July has an annualized alpha of 2.44%, beta of 0.55, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 01, 2021.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (47.50%) than losses (42.42%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.44% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.55 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
- 2.44%
- Beta
- 0.55
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 47.50%
- Downside Capture
- 42.42%
Expense Ratio
XBJL has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XBJL ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% 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 - July (XBJL) 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.
| XBJL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.80 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.52 | 1.37 | +0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.53 | 2.78 | +0.75 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.91 | 12.44 | +7.47 |
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 - July. 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 - July was 11.78%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. Recovery took 158 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -11.78%Jun 2022 | 2mo 18d | 7mo 21d | 10mo 9dMar 2022 - Feb 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.74%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 21dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -5.35%Mar 2022 | 2mo 3d | 21d | 2mo 24dJan 2022 - Mar 2022 |
2023 pullback2023 | -5.32%Oct 2023 | 2mo 28d | 18d | 3mo 16dJul 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.00%Aug 2024 | 19d | 14d | 1mo 3dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| XBJL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.78% | -56.78% | +45.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.30% | -9.10% | +5.80% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.74% | -18.90% | +7.16% |
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 | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.62% | -10.71% | +9.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.58% | 2.03% | -1.45% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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