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BUFB ETF · Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF
The BUFB Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Innovator. It is built to track an index: MerQube US Large Cap Equity Buffer Laddered Index. The BUFB 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.-1.01%
Last price
$36.22
1M perf.
-1.45%
1M flows
+€8.6M
AuM
€213M
E/R
0.89%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
BUFB
$36.22
Performance & flows
December 15, 2025 → March 13, 2026
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BUFB
$36.15
-0.53%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.45% | -0.53% | +16.57% | +55.01% | N/A | -2.12% | -1.16% | -1.16% | |
| Flows |
Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/13/2026
$36.15
1D NAV change
-0.35%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
12
Inception date
2/9/2022
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
MerQube US Large Cap Equity Buffer Laddered Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF seeks to provide exposure to the investment results of the MerQube US Large Cap Equity Buffer Laddered Index. The Index is comprised of an equal-weight allocation to each of the 12 Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETFs which provide the upside of U.S. equities, subject to caps, while buffering against the first 9% of U.S. equity loss
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -0.53% | +16.57% | +55.01% | N/A |
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N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
USA
99.86%
Unavailable
0.14%
Sectors
Unavailable
100.00%
Diversification
Total weight of top 12 holdings out of 12
Top 12 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
US45782C5572
US45782C4096
US45782C4336
US45782C3916
US45782C6984
US45782C6646
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US45782C7719
US45782C7891
US45782C7552
US45782C5812
US45782C8881
US45782C3262
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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
MerQube US Large Cap Equity Buffer Laddered TR Index - USD
Index ticker
MQUS9BLF Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Innovator
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Number of funds
175
Total AuM
€27.18B
Expense ratio range
0.47% - 1.09%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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Frequently asked questions about BUFB
What does Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF, BUFB, invest in?
BUFB is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does BUFB replicate?
BUFB tracks the MerQube US Large Cap Equity Buffer Laddered TR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of BUFB?
BUFB carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.89%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was BUFB launched?
BUFB was introduced to the market on February 9, 2022. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of BUFB?
Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF, BUFB, is provided by Innovator. Learn more about Innovator here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of BUFB?
BUFB oversees €213M in assets as of March 13, 2026.
How has BUFB performed lately?
Based on data from March 13, 2026, BUFB returned -1.45% over the past month, -0.53% over the last three months and -1.16% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for BUFB?
As of March 13, 2026, BUFB recorded net flows of +€8.6M over the last month and +€23M year-to-date.
Does BUFB distribute dividends?
BUFB follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors.
What are the main country or region exposures of BUFB?
As of January 31, 2026, BUFB has significant geographic allocations in USA.
How many securities does BUFB hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, BUFB holds 12 positions in its portfolio, with 99.86% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in BUFB?
As of January 31, 2026, BUFB top three holdings include US45782C5572, US45782C4096 and US45782C4336.
What is the base currency of BUFB?
The base currency of BUFB is USD.
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