DDSQInnovator Equity Dual Directional 5 Buffer ETF
The fund manager has adopted a policy pursuant to Rule 35d -1 under the 1940 Act to invest,under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in investments that provide exposure to the SPDR ® S&P 500 ® ETF Trust. The fund is non-diversified.
Innovator ETFs · Since 2025 (5 months)
0.79%
#3848 out of 5,332 ETFs
$43M
#3471 out of 5,332 ETFs
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5 months
#5111 out of 5,332 ETFs
Performance
1 Year
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3 Years
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5 Years
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What's inside
Asset allocation
Risk profile
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-3.7%
Worst peak-to-trough loss
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Our take
Structural notes on how this fund behaves. Read our guide on the 6 warning signs.
Buffer ETF — downside protection at a cost
Defined-outcome funds cap upside (typically 8–20%) in exchange for partial downside protection (9–30%), priced via options. Fees are materially higher than the underlying index (often 0.70%+ vs 0.03–0.10%). For most pre-retirees, a simple stock/bond mix achieves similar downside behaviour at a fraction of the cost.
Source: Morningstar, 'Defined-Outcome ETFs: Useful or Uneconomic?' (2023)
Why we flagged this: strategy=structured_outcome + structured_outcome_strategy
Educational analysis of structural product characteristics. Not investment advice. Always read the fund prospectus and consult a qualified advisor before investing. More
Data updated on 2026-05-05