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BUFB

US45783Y7563

Passive ETF Equity

BUFB ETF · Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF

Name: Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF
Brand: Innovator

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.+5.15%

Last price

$37.95

-0.15%

1M perf.

+4.84%

1M flows

+€20M

AuM

€239M

E/R

0.89%

Rating

ESG Consensus®

BUFB

$37.95

-0.15%

Performance & flows

January 21, 2026 → April 21, 2026

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BUFB

$37.82

+2.94%

Historic performance and flows

	1M	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y	MTD	QTD	YTD
Perf.	+4.84%	+2.94%	+27.99%	+54.02%	N/A	+5.28%	+5.28%	+3.40%
Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics

Issuer

Innovator

CUSIP

45783Y756

ISIN

US45783Y7563

AuM

€239M

E/R

0.89%

Replication rating

ESG Consensus®

More details

NAV

4/21/2026

$37.82

1D NAV change

-0.33%

Dividend policy

Distributing

Replication method

Direct (Physical)

Replication model

Full replication

No. of holdings

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

Passive ETF

Benchmark

MerQube US Large Cap Equity Buffer Laddered Index

Asset class

Equity

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	+2.94%	+27.99%	+54.02%	N/A
Volatility
Perf./Volatility
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UCITS

N/A

PRIIPS

N/A

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Exposure

The BUFB 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 BUFB's exposure, please refer to the as provided by Innovator.

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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria

SDG

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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:

1-year trailing difference

As of March 31, 2026

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BUFB

N/A

Replication quality

Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026

Tracking error

Tracking difference

1-year cumulative return difference

Best

Worst

Daily return difference

Average

Worst

Replication information

Index

Index ticker

Index dividend policy

Replication method

Replication model

Issuer

Innovator

Innovator ID Card

Number of funds

177

Total AuM

€28.47B

Expense ratio range

0.47% - 1.09%

Average expense ratio

0.799%

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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 €239M in assets as of April 21, 2026.

How has BUFB performed lately?

Based on data from April 21, 2026, BUFB returned 4.84% over the past month, 2.94% over the last three months and 3.40% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for BUFB?

As of April 21, 2026, BUFB recorded net flows of +€20M over the last month and +€43M 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 February 28, 2026, BUFB has significant geographic allocations in USA.

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

As of February 28, 2026, BUFB holds 12 positions in its portfolio, with 99.87% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in BUFB?

As of February 28, 2026, BUFB top three holdings include US45782C4336, US45782C3916 and US45782C4096.

What is the base currency of BUFB?

The base currency of BUFB is USD.

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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 €239M in assets as of April 21, 2026.

How has BUFB performed lately?

Based on data from April 21, 2026, BUFB returned 4.84% over the past month, 2.94% over the last three months and 3.40% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for BUFB?

As of April 21, 2026, BUFB recorded net flows of +€20M over the last month and +€43M 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 February 28, 2026, BUFB has significant geographic allocations in USA.

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

As of February 28, 2026, BUFB holds 12 positions in its portfolio, with 99.87% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in BUFB?

As of February 28, 2026, BUFB top three holdings include US45782C4336, US45782C3916 and US45782C4096.

What is the base currency of BUFB?

The base currency of BUFB is USD.

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