Innovator U.S. Equity 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly (ZALT) Alternatives
Innovator U.S. Equity 10 Buffer ETF - Quarterly (ZALT) belongs to the Options Trading category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ZALT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ZALT
ZALT charges 0.69% annually. Among ETFs in the Options Trading category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ZALT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Hedged Equity ETF | 0.29% | Oct 16, 2023 | ZALT vs PHEQ | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy E... | 0.35% | Jun 18, 2022 | ZALT vs TLTW | |
| Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF | 0.49% | Jan 25, 2021 | ZALT vs ISWN | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - January | 0.50% | Dec 29, 2023 | ZALT vs PBJA | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - February | 0.50% | Jan 31, 2024 | ZALT vs PBFB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ZALT
Among ETFs in the Options Trading category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr To ... | 91 | Mar 28, 2024 | ZALT vs AAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Octo... | 90 | Sep 30, 2021 | ZALT vs EOCT | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | 90 | Jan 24, 2024 | ZALT vs QFLR | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Floor5 Jan/Jul ET... | 90 | Jan 31, 2024 | ZALT vs FLJJ | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | 88 | Apr 18, 2024 | ZALT vs XAPR |
Top Performing ZALT Alternatives (YTD)
ZALT alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Apr ETF | 2.08% | May 28, 2020 | ZALT vs APRT | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - April | 1.89% | Mar 28, 2024 | ZALT vs APRP | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - Mar... | 1.83% | Mar 16, 2023 | ZALT vs GMAR | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 1.79% | Mar 18, 2021 | ZALT vs DMAR | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | 1.48% | May 28, 2020 | ZALT vs APRW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ZALT
ZALT alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | Mar 31, 2023 | ZALT vs APRD | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | Mar 31, 2023 | ZALT vs APRQ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2023 | ZALT vs JULQ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October | 0.00% | Sep 29, 2023 | ZALT vs HOCT | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October | 0.00% | Sep 29, 2023 | ZALT vs OCTQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ZALT
ZALT alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr To ... | -3.34% | Dec 29, 2023 | ZALT vs AJAN | |
| Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF | -3.60% | Aug 14, 2013 | ZALT vs CAOS | |
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July | -3.62% | Jun 30, 2023 | ZALT vs JULJ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April | -3.81% | Mar 28, 2024 | ZALT vs LAPR | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Floor5 Jan/Jul ET... | -3.86% | Jan 31, 2024 | ZALT vs FLJJ |
Other ETFs from Innovator
Most popular Innovator ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | Defined Outcome | 86 | -0.13% | Jun 30, 2021 | ZALT vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -4.02% | Apr 9, 2015 | ZALT vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 77 | -0.90% | Oct 20, 2016 | ZALT vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 80 | -9.90% | Jul 24, 2018 | ZALT vs LOUP | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 72 | -3.85% | Nov 8, 2022 | ZALT vs SFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 71 | -1.89% | Jan 2, 2019 | ZALT vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 84 | -1.00% | Aug 7, 2018 | ZALT vs PJUL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 81 | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | ZALT vs BAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 68 | -1.84% | Sep 28, 2018 | ZALT vs POCT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August | Defined Outcome | 83 | -1.44% | Jul 31, 2019 | ZALT vs UAUG |
Often Compared With ZALT
What investors most often compare with ZALT, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity 5 To 15 Buffer ETF - Quarter... | Options Trading | 46 | -4.82% | Sep 29, 2023 | ZALT vs EALT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 82 | -1.17% | Aug 7, 2018 | ZALT vs UJUL | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | Options Trading | 82 | -1.40% | Nov 1, 2021 | ZALT vs HEQT | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | ZALT vs SPY | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | Large Cap Blend Equities | 88 | -3.85% | Jan 2, 1990 | ZALT vs PAGRX | |
| Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | Tactical Allocation | 93 | 6.71% | May 18, 2022 | ZALT vs MOOD | |
| iShares Large Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 64 | -1.95% | Jun 28, 2023 | ZALT vs IVVM |
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