Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr January (ZJAN) Alternatives
Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr January (ZJAN) 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 ZJAN. 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 ZJAN
ZJAN charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ZJAN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | ZJAN vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | ZJAN vs SMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | ZJAN vs DMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | Mar 31, 2025 | ZJAN vs MMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | ZJAN vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ZJAN
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 Dec... | 97 | Dec 1, 2024 | ZJAN vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | 97 | Feb 3, 2025 | ZJAN vs ZFEB | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 96 | Dec 31, 2024 | ZJAN vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 96 | Mar 3, 2025 | ZJAN vs ZMAR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 95 | Sep 30, 2024 | ZJAN vs SMAX |
Top Performing ZJAN Alternatives (YTD)
ZJAN alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 3.19% | Mar 31, 2020 | ZJAN vs KAPR | |
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 2.69% | Mar 31, 2021 | ZJAN vs IAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.16% | Mar 19, 2021 | ZJAN vs FMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | ZJAN vs BAPR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (April) ETF | 1.94% | Mar 31, 2021 | ZJAN vs PSMR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ZJAN
ZJAN 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 | 1.51% | May 1, 2025 | ZJAN vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | ZJAN vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.99% | Jun 30, 2025 | ZJAN vs AIOO | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | ZJAN vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.62% | Apr 1, 2025 | ZJAN vs ZAPR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ZJAN
ZJAN 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 Dec... | -1.57% | Dec 1, 2024 | ZJAN vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.73% | Feb 3, 2025 | ZJAN vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct... | -1.91% | Oct 1, 2024 | ZJAN vs ZOCT | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | -1.92% | Mar 3, 2025 | ZJAN vs ZMAR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | -2.00% | Dec 31, 2024 | ZJAN vs DMAX |
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 | ZJAN vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -4.02% | Apr 9, 2015 | ZJAN vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 77 | -0.90% | Oct 20, 2016 | ZJAN vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 80 | -9.90% | Jul 24, 2018 | ZJAN vs LOUP | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 72 | -3.85% | Nov 8, 2022 | ZJAN vs SFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 71 | -1.89% | Jan 2, 2019 | ZJAN vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 84 | -1.00% | Aug 7, 2018 | ZJAN vs PJUL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 68 | -1.84% | Sep 28, 2018 | ZJAN vs POCT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August | Defined Outcome | 83 | -1.44% | Jul 31, 2019 | ZJAN vs UAUG | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 25 | 8.23% | Sep 13, 2018 | ZJAN vs BOUT |
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