Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr July (ZJUL) Alternatives
Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr July (ZJUL) 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 ZJUL. 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 ZJUL
ZJUL charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ZJUL alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | ZJUL vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | Mar 31, 2025 | ZJUL vs MMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | ZJUL vs PBFR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | ZJUL vs SMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | ZJUL vs BUFP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ZJUL
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... | 97 | Feb 3, 2025 | ZJUL vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | 96 | Dec 1, 2024 | ZJUL vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 96 | Mar 3, 2025 | ZJUL vs ZMAR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | ZJUL vs ZJAN | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | ZJUL vs DMAX |
Top Performing ZJUL Alternatives (YTD)
ZJUL 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 | ZJUL vs KAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.86% | Mar 29, 2019 | ZJUL vs BAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.73% | Mar 19, 2021 | ZJUL vs FMAR | |
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 2.69% | Mar 31, 2021 | ZJUL vs IAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | 2.56% | Mar 31, 2021 | ZJUL vs EAPR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ZJUL
ZJUL 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 | ZJUL vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | ZJUL vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.99% | Jun 30, 2025 | ZJUL vs AIOO | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | ZJUL vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.62% | Apr 1, 2025 | ZJUL vs ZAPR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ZJUL
ZJUL 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 | ZJUL vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.73% | Feb 3, 2025 | ZJUL vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2024 | ZJUL vs ZJAN | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct... | -1.91% | Oct 1, 2024 | ZJUL vs ZOCT | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | -1.92% | Mar 3, 2025 | ZJUL 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 | ZJUL vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -2.33% | Apr 9, 2015 | ZJUL vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 74 | -0.54% | Oct 20, 2016 | ZJUL vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 78 | -8.46% | Jul 24, 2018 | ZJUL vs LOUP | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 71 | -3.03% | Nov 8, 2022 | ZJUL vs SFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 67 | -1.66% | Jan 2, 2019 | ZJUL vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 81 | -0.60% | Aug 7, 2018 | ZJUL vs PJUL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 64 | -1.42% | Sep 28, 2018 | ZJUL vs POCT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August | Defined Outcome | 81 | -1.08% | Jul 31, 2019 | ZJUL vs UAUG | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 25 | 9.59% | Sep 13, 2018 | ZJUL vs BOUT |
Often Compared With ZJUL
What investors most often compare with ZJUL, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 85 | 2.50% | Mar 31, 2020 | ZJUL vs NAPR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Jun ETF | Equity Hedged | 90 | 0.14% | Jun 28, 2024 | ZJUL vs MAXJ | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Flex (April) ETF | Defined Outcome | 74 | 2.20% | Mar 31, 2021 | ZJUL vs PSFM | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (April) ETF | Defined Outcome | 77 | 1.88% | Mar 31, 2021 | ZJUL vs PSMR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | Defined Outcome | 74 | 1.92% | Mar 31, 2021 | ZJUL vs XBAP |
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