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ZJANInnovator Equity Defined Protection ETF — 1 Yr January

Grow my money1y track recordRanked #2,045 of 2,999 in this goal

Seeks returns that match the return of the Underlying ETF, up to a 6.55% cap, while providing a buffer against 100% of losses over the Outcome Period.

By Innovator ETFs · Launched 2024

Annual Cost

0.79%

#4,215 of 5,861 · expensive

Fund Size

$115M

#2,855 of 5,861 · mid-size

Return (1Y)Goal

+6.2%

Track Record

1 year

#3,970 of 5,861 · young

Performance

Total-return NAV · USD
Growth of $10,000
$10,617+6.2%

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 4 holdings = 100.1% of fundconcentrated

N/A
102.5%
N/A
3.5%
US BANK MMDA - USBGFS 9
0.2%
N/A
-6.3%

Asset allocation

Stocks
99.8%
Cash
0.2%

Risk profile

Last 12 months · Sharpe & Sortino need 3+ years
Volatility (1Y)
2.0%Low

Year-on-year price swings

Max drawdown
-3.2%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 returns that match the return of the Underlying ETF, up to a 6.55% cap, while providing a buffer against 100% of losses over the Outcome Period.
Strategy
Invests in FLEX Options referencing the Underlying ETF to provide returns matching the ETF's performance, capped at 6.55%, while protecting against 100% of losses during the Outcome Period. The strategy is designed for investors holding Shares throughout the Outcome Period.
Inception date
December 31, 2024
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