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PSTPInnovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF

DiversifierTake a bet4y track recordRanked #137 of 266 in this goal

Seeks investment exposure to the return of an ETF that tracks large capitalization U.S. equity securities with downside protection.

By Innovator ETFs · Launched 2022

Annual Cost

0.89%

#4,672 of 5,861 · expensive

Fund Size

$132M

#2,737 of 5,861 · mid-size

Return (1Y)Goal

+9.1%

Track Record

4 years

#2,571 of 5,861 · seasoned

Performance

Total-return NAV · USD
Growth of $10,000
$10,928+9.3%

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 5 holdings = 100.1% of fundconcentrated

N/A
104.9%
N/A
3.5%
US BANK MMDA - USBGFS 9
0.1%
N/A
-1.6%
N/A
-6.8%

Asset allocation

Stocks
99.8%
Cash
0.2%

Risk profile

Last 12 months · Sharpe & Sortino need 3+ years
Volatility (1Y)
6.7%Low

Year-on-year price swings

Max drawdown
-12.3%Mild

Worst peak-to-trough loss

Sharpe (3Y)
0.79Decent risk-adjusted returns
Sortino (3Y)
1.14Good downside protection

Listing

Exchange
NYSE Arca

Full fund details

Objective
Seeks investment exposure to the return of an ETF that tracks large capitalization U.S. equity securities with downside protection.
Strategy
Actively managed ETF providing risk-managed exposure to large capitalization U.S. equity securities via FLEX Options. Implements a step-up strategy to reset options portfolios, aiming for investment gains while protecting against downside losses.
Inception date
March 7, 2022
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 2026-08-04