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BUFF ETF · Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF
The BUFF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Innovator. It is built to track an index: Refinitiv Laddered Power Buffer Strategy Index. The BUFF ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 12 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofOptions Strategies1M perf.-1.81%
Last price
$49.58
1M perf.
-0.73%
1M flows
+€19M
AuM
€675M
E/R
0.89%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
BUFF
$49.58
Performance & flows
December 12, 2025 → March 12, 2026
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BUFF
$49.64
+0.06%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.73% | +0.05% | +12.73% | +43.17% | +46.97% | -1.28% | -0.48% | -0.48% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
$49.63
1D NAV change
-0.71%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
12
Inception date
10/20/2016
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Refinitiv Laddered Power Buffer Strategy Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The Innovator Laddered Fund of Allocation Power Buffer ETFâ„¢ tracks the Refinitiv Laddered Power Buffer Strategy Index
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.05% | +12.73% | +43.17% | +46.97% |
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UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
99.90%
Unavailable
0.10%
Sectors
Unavailable
100.00%
Diversification
Total weight of top 12 holdings out of 12
Top 12 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
US45782C5408
US45782C4179
US45782C5085
US45782C3833
US45782C7974
US45782C6562
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US45782C6802
US45782C8139
US45782C7487
US45782C8709
US45782C5739
US45782C3189
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
Refinitiv Laddered Power Buffer Strategy Index - USD
Index ticker
RFUSDPB Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Innovator
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Number of funds
175
Total AuM
€27.68B
Expense ratio range
0.47% - 1.09%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
Top 5 funds by Innovator
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
BALT | Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | €1.89B |
PJAN | Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | €1.35B |
SFLR | Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | €1.29B |
POCT | Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - October | €906M |
PDEC | Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December | €876M |
Frequently asked questions about BUFF
What does Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF, BUFF, invest in?
BUFF is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does BUFF replicate?
BUFF tracks the Refinitiv Laddered Power Buffer Strategy Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of BUFF?
BUFF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.89%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was BUFF launched?
BUFF was introduced to the market on October 20, 2016. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of BUFF?
Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF, BUFF, is provided by Innovator. Learn more about Innovator here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of BUFF?
BUFF oversees €675M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has BUFF performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, BUFF returned -0.73% over the past month, 0.05% over the last three months and -0.48% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for BUFF?
As of March 12, 2026, BUFF recorded net flows of +€19M over the last month and +€32M year-to-date.
Does BUFF distribute dividends?
BUFF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.
What are the main country or region exposures of BUFF?
As of January 31, 2026, BUFF has significant geographic allocations in USA.
How many securities does BUFF hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, BUFF holds 12 positions in its portfolio, with 99.90% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in BUFF?
As of January 31, 2026, BUFF top three holdings include US45782C5408, US45782C4179 and US45782C5085.
What is the base currency of BUFF?
The base currency of BUFF is USD.
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