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DDFYInnovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - May

Grow my moneyNewRanked #1,993 of 2,993 in this goal

Seeks capital appreciation and buffered returns against Underlying ETF losses over the Outcome Period.

By Innovator ETFs · Launched 2026

Annual Cost

0.79%

#4,209 of 5,853 · expensive

Fund Size

$76M

#3,236 of 5,853 · mid-size

Return (1Y)Goal

N/A

Track Record

4 months

#5,399 of 5,853 · young

Performance

Total-return NAV · USD
Growth of $10,000
$10,205+2.1%

Total-return NAV, USD. Net of fund fees, before tax.

What's inside

How Beacon categorizes this fund

Asset class

Alternative

Strategy

Structured outcome

Index tracked

S&P 500 Index

What it actually holds

By weight

Concentration

Top 1 holdings = 101.6% of fundconcentrated

Vanguard S&P 500 ETFVOO
101.6%

Asset allocation

Stocks
99.6%
Cash
0.2%
Other
0.2%

Risk profile

Last 12 months · Sharpe & Sortino need 3+ years
Volatility (1Y)
N/A
Max drawdown
-1.5%Mild

Worst peak-to-trough loss

Sharpe (3Y)
Unavailable

Needs 3+ years of history

Sortino (3Y)
Not yet

Needs 3+ years of history

Listing

Exchange
Cboe BZX

Full fund details

Objective
Seeks capital appreciation and buffered returns against Underlying ETF losses over the Outcome Period.
Strategy
Invests primarily in instruments providing exposure to the Underlying ETF, aiming for capital appreciation and buffered returns. Seeks to replicate the Underlying ETF's performance while providing positive returns regardless of market direction, subject to the Upside Cap and Inverse Performance Threshold.
Inception date
April 30, 2026
Fund family
Innovator ETFs

Our take

Structural notes on how this fund behaves. Read our guide on the 6 warning signs.

Buffer
Warning

You can build this cheaper yourself

Defined-outcome funds cap your gains (often 8% to 20%) in exchange for cushioning losses by 9% to 30%, priced with options. The fee runs about 0.70% or more, against 0.03% to 0.10% for a plain index fund. For most investors, a simple stock-and-bond mix gives similar protection for far less.

Sources: Morningstar, 'Buffer Funds Are on the Rise, but They May Not Make Sense for Most Investors' (2025)

Educational analysis of structural product characteristics. Not investment advice. Always read the fund prospectus and consult a qualified advisor before investing. More

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Data updated on 2026-08-02