Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr December (ZDEK) Alternatives
Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr December (ZDEK) belongs to the Defined Outcome category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ZDEK. 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 ZDEK
ZDEK charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ZDEK alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | ZDEK vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | ZDEK vs SMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | ZDEK vs BUFP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | ZDEK vs DMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | ZDEK vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ZDEK
Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome 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 - 1 Yr Feb... | 96 | Feb 3, 2025 | ZDEK vs ZFEB | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | ZDEK vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 95 | Mar 3, 2025 | ZDEK vs ZMAR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | ZDEK vs ZJAN | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 94 | Sep 30, 2024 | ZDEK vs SMAX |
Top Performing ZDEK Alternatives (YTD)
ZDEK alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 3.70% | Mar 31, 2021 | ZDEK vs IAPR | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 3.36% | Mar 31, 2020 | ZDEK vs KAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.86% | Mar 29, 2019 | ZDEK vs BAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.73% | Mar 19, 2021 | ZDEK vs FMAR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | 2.56% | Mar 31, 2021 | ZDEK vs EAPR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ZDEK
ZDEK alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May | 1.50% | May 1, 2025 | ZDEK vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | ZDEK vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.98% | Jun 30, 2025 | ZDEK vs AIOO | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.61% | Apr 1, 2025 | ZDEK vs ZAPR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | ZDEK vs MMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ZDEK
ZDEK alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.56% | Feb 3, 2025 | ZDEK vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -1.72% | Apr 1, 2025 | ZDEK vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2024 | ZDEK vs ZJAN | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct... | -1.91% | Oct 1, 2024 | ZDEK vs ZOCT | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | -1.92% | Mar 3, 2025 | ZDEK vs ZMAR |
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 | 84 | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2021 | ZDEK vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -2.33% | Apr 9, 2015 | ZDEK vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 74 | -0.54% | Oct 20, 2016 | ZDEK vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 78 | -8.46% | Jul 24, 2018 | ZDEK vs LOUP | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 71 | -3.03% | Nov 8, 2022 | ZDEK vs SFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 67 | -1.66% | Jan 2, 2019 | ZDEK vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 81 | -0.60% | Aug 7, 2018 | ZDEK vs PJUL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 64 | -1.42% | Sep 28, 2018 | ZDEK vs POCT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August | Defined Outcome | 81 | -1.08% | Jul 31, 2019 | ZDEK vs UAUG | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 25 | 9.59% | Sep 13, 2018 | ZDEK vs BOUT |
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