ZAUGInnovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr August
Seeks to provide returns that match the Underlying ETF's return, up to a cap of 7.28%, while providing a buffer against 100% of losses.
By Innovator ETFs · Launched 2024
0.79%
#4,215 of 5,861 · expensive
$97M
#3,037 of 5,861 · mid-size
+6.6%
2 years
#3,628 of 5,861 · seasoned
Performance
Total-return NAV · USDTotal-return NAV, USD. Net of fund fees, before tax.
What's inside
How Beacon categorizes this fundWhat it actually holds
By weightConcentration
Top 4 holdings = 100.1% of fundconcentrated
Asset allocation
Risk profile
Last 12 months · Sharpe & Sortino need 3+ yearsYear-on-year price swings
Worst peak-to-trough loss
Needs 3+ years of history
Needs 3+ years of history
Listing
- Exchange
- Cboe BZX
Full fund details
- Objective
- Seeks to provide returns that match the Underlying ETF's return, up to a cap of 7.28%, while providing a buffer against 100% of losses.
- Strategy
- Invests primarily in FLEX Options referencing the Underlying ETF to provide returns matching the Underlying ETF's performance, subject to a 7.28% upside cap and a buffer against 100% of losses. The strategy targets large-cap U.S. equities, specifically the S&P 500 Index.
- Inception date
- July 31, 2024
- Fund family
- Innovator ETFs
Similar funds
Same asset class, closest by strategy & exposureOur take
Structural notes on how this fund behaves. Read our guide on the 6 warning signs.
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
What's next?
You've looked at ZAUG. Save it to your watchlist to weigh it against other funds, then turn your shortlist into a portfolio.
Data updated on 2026-08-04