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BUFF
US45783Y8140
Passive ETFEquity

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.+4.27%
Last price
$51.40
+0.04%
1M perf.
+4.46%
1M flows
+€8.6M
AuM
€701M
E/R
0.89%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
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BUFF
$51.40
+0.04%

Performance & flows

January 20, 2026 → April 20, 2026
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BUFF
$51.34
+3.08%

Historic performance and flows

1M3M1Y3Y5YMTDQTDYTD
Perf.
+4.46%
+3.08%
+22.03%
+42.58%
+49.62%
+3.94%
+3.94%
+2.93%
Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
45783Y814
ISIN
US45783Y8140
AuM
€701M
E/R
0.89%
Replication rating
ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
4/20/2026
$51.33
1D NAV change
-0.12%
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

3M1Y3Y5Y
Returns
+3.08%
+22.03%
+42.58%
+49.62%
Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

The BUFF ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the underlying holdings. We're working to retrieve all detailed holding information.

To find out more about BUFF's exposure, please refer to the as provided by Innovator.

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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Replication

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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 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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Issuer

Innovator
Innovator ID Card
Number of funds
177
Total AuM
€28.03B
Expense ratio range
0.47% - 1.09%
Average expense ratio
0.799%

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 €701M in assets as of April 20, 2026.

How has BUFF performed lately?

Based on data from April 20, 2026, BUFF returned 4.46% over the past month, 3.08% over the last three months and 2.93% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for BUFF?

As of April 20, 2026, BUFF recorded net flows of +€8.6M over the last month and +€51M 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 February 28, 2026, BUFF has significant geographic allocations in USA.

How many securities does BUFF hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, BUFF holds 12 positions in its portfolio, with 99.89% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in BUFF?

As of February 28, 2026, BUFF top three holdings include US45782C5408, US45782C3833 and US45782C4179.

What is the base currency of BUFF?

The base currency of BUFF is USD.

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