(BUFF) Innovator Laddered - BATS

ETF Category: Defined Outcome | Exchange: BATS (USA) | Market Cap: 850m USD | Total Return: 13.9% in 12m

Buffered ETFs, Equity Options, Defined Outcome Funds
Total Rating 54
Safety 41
Buy Signal -0.17
Defined Outcome
Category Rotation: -4.6
TER: 0.89%
AUM: 850M
Avg Turnover: 2.61M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility6.76%
VaR 5th Pctl1.27%
VaR vs Median4.54%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.58
Rel. Str. IBD42.1
Rel. Str. Peer Group73.1
Character TTM
Beta0.427
Beta Downside0.408
Hurst Exponent0.567
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD10.24%
CAGR/Max DD1.15
CAGR/Mean DD15.14

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: BUFF Innovator Laddered

The Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF (BUFF) operates as a fund-of-funds, investing at least 80% of its assets into twelve underlying Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETFs. The fund follows a laddered strategy by equally weighting these monthly-series ETFs and rebalancing semi-annually to maintain consistent exposure to defined outcome profiles.

Defined outcome ETFs utilize options strategies, typically flexible exchange (FLEX) options, to provide investors with stock market exposure while protecting against a specific percentage of downside losses over a set outcome period. This business model targets risk-averse investors seeking to participate in equity growth while mitigating volatility through structured buffers.

Further details on the underlying holdings and risk profiles are available for study on ValueRay. The fund is categorized within the small-cap market segment with a market capitalization of approximately $868 million and has been trading since October 2016.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • S&P 500 price volatility dictates underlying Power Buffer ETF performance
  • Semi-annual rebalancing maintains equal-weighted exposure across twelve laddered outcome periods
  • Downside protection mechanisms limit capital loss during equity market contractions
  • Capped upside potential constrains returns during periods of rapid market appreciation
What is the price of BUFF shares?

As of June 14, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 52.31 with a total of 20,295 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.15%, over one month by +0.23%, over three months by +5.51% and over the past year by +13.92%.

Is BUFF a buy, sell or hold?

Innovator Laddered has no consensus analysts rating.