DDFF vs. WTIU

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

DDFF (Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - February) and WTIU (MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN) are both exchange-traded funds - DDFF is a Defined Outcome fund actively managed by Innovator, while WTIU is a Leveraged Equities fund tracking the Solactive MicroSectors Energy Index - Benchmark TR Gross (--300%). DDFF is actively managed, while WTIU is passively managed. Their -0.27 correlation means they have often moved in opposite directions in the past. DDFF charges 0.79%/yr vs 0.95%/yr for WTIU.

Performance

DDFF vs. WTIU - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - February (DDFF) and MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN (WTIU). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

DDFF

• 1D: 0.22%
• 1M: 0.60%
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

WTIU

• 1D: 3.15%
• 1M: 45.95%
• 6M: 51.31%
• YTD: 104.80%
• 1Y: 114.64%
• 3Y*: 0.02%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: -4.45%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
DDFF Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - February	$85.90K	$147.25K	$327.77K
WTIU MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN	$1.32M	$870.89K	$849.27K

DDFF vs. WTIU - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
DDFF Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - February	3.99%
WTIU MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN	51.31%

Correlation

The correlation between DDFF and WTIU is -0.27, meaning they have often moved in opposite directions in the past. This relationship can weaken or reverse as market conditions change.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 2, 2026	-0.27

DDFF vs. WTIU - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	DDFF	WTIU
Technology	37.9%	-
Financial Services	11.7%	-
Communication Services	10.0%	-
Consumer Cyclical	9.6%	-
Healthcare	9.1%	-
Industrials	8.4%	-
Consumer Defensive	4.6%	-
Energy	3.0%	100.0%
Utilities	2.3%	-
Real Estate	1.9%	-
Basic Materials	1.7%	-

Return for Risk

DDFF vs. WTIU — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

DDFF

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

WTIU

WTIU Risk / Return Rank: 55
WTIU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 62
WTIU Sortino Ratio Rank: 56
WTIU Omega Ratio Rank: 54
WTIU Calmar Ratio Rank: 60
WTIU Martin Ratio Rank: 44

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

DDFF vs. WTIU - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - February (DDFF) and MicroSectors Energy 3X Leveraged ETN (WTIU). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

	DDFF	WTIU	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	1.44	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	1.93	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.24	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	2.09	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	4.79	—

Drawdowns

DDFF vs. WTIU - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DDFF drawdown since its inception was -3.72%, smaller than the maximum WTIU drawdown of -75.73%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DDFF and WTIU.

Drawdown Indicators

	DDFF	WTIU	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-3.72%	-75.73%	+72.01%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-48.11%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-75.73%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-27.41%	+27.41%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.52%	-39.21%	+38.69%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	21.07%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DDFF	WTIU	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	21.18%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	57.82%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	5.38%	69.90%	-64.52%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	5.38%	70.86%	-65.48%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	5.38%	70.86%	-65.48%

DDFF vs. WTIU - Expense Ratio Comparison

DDFF has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is lower than WTIU's 0.95% expense ratio.

Dividends

DDFF vs. WTIU - Dividend Comparison

Neither DDFF nor WTIU has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DDFF and WTIU in my portfolio?

DDFF and WTIU have a correlation of -0.27, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, DDFF or WTIU?

On fees, DDFF is cheaper at 0.79% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, DDFF or WTIU?

DDFF is cheaper with a 0.79% expense ratio, compared with 0.95% for WTIU.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, DDFF or WTIU?

DDFF and WTIU have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between DDFF and WTIU?

DDFF is categorized as Defined Outcome, while WTIU is Leveraged Equities. They also come from different issuers: Innovator and REX. Their fees differ too: 0.79% for DDFF and 0.95% for WTIU.