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ZMAY vs. FFTY
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ZMAY vs. FFTY

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May (ZMAY) and Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY).

ZMAY and FFTY are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. ZMAY is an actively managed fund by Innovator. It was launched on May 1, 2025. FFTY is a passively managed fund by Innovator that tracks the performance of the IBD 50 Index. It was launched on Apr 9, 2015.

Performance

ZMAY vs. FFTY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May (ZMAY) and Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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ZMAY vs. FFTY - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)2025
ZMAY
Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May		0.70%4.67%
FFTY
Innovator IBD 50 ETF		-4.02%31.28%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ZMAY achieves a 0.70% return, which is significantly higher than FFTY's -4.02% return.

ZMAY

1D
0.38%
1M
0.17%
YTD
0.70%
6M
2.00%
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—

FFTY

1D
5.00%
1M
-18.29%
YTD
-4.02%
6M
-9.38%
1Y
25.53%
3Y*
13.29%
5Y*
-4.52%
10Y*
5.25%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May

Innovator IBD 50 ETF

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ZMAY vs. FFTY - Expense Ratio Comparison

ZMAY has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is lower than FFTY's 0.80% expense ratio.

FFTY
Innovator IBD 50 ETF
ZMAY
Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May

Return for Risk

ZMAY vs. FFTY — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
ZMAY
FFTY
FFTY Risk / Return Rank: 4141
Overall Rank
FFTY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4242
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FFTY Sortino Ratio Rank: 4343
Sortino Ratio Rank
FFTY Omega Ratio Rank: 4040
Omega Ratio Rank
FFTY Calmar Ratio Rank: 4444
Calmar Ratio Rank
FFTY Martin Ratio Rank: 3535
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

ZMAY vs. FFTY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May (ZMAY) and Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY). 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.

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

ZMAY vs. FFTY - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

ZMAYFFTYDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

—

0.74

—

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

—

-0.16

—

Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

—

0.19

—

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

3.96

0.12

+3.84

Correlation

The correlation between ZMAY and FFTY is 0.49, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

ZMAY vs. FFTY - Dividend Comparison

ZMAY has not paid dividends to shareholders, while FFTY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.40%.

TTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
ZMAY
Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May		0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
FFTY
Innovator IBD 50 ETF		1.40%1.35%0.91%0.65%2.75%0.22%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.17%

Drawdowns

ZMAY vs. FFTY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ZMAY drawdown since its inception was -0.39%, smaller than the maximum FFTY drawdown of -59.46%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ZMAY and FFTY.

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Drawdown Indicators

ZMAYFFTYDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-0.39%

-59.46%

+59.07%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

—

-23.29%

—

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

—

-59.46%

—

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

—

-59.46%

—

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

0.00%

-32.35%

+32.35%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-0.05%

-22.38%

+22.33%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

—

7.97%

—

Volatility

ZMAY vs. FFTY - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

ZMAYFFTYDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

—

14.46%

—

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

—

28.72%

—

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

1.51%

34.49%

-32.98%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

1.51%

29.00%

-27.49%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

1.51%

27.17%

-25.66%