# Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF (BUFF): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/buff for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Innovator · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Buffered · Inception: 2016-10-20 The Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF (BUFF) aims to replicate the returns of the FTSE Laddered Power Buffer Strategy Index. This benchmark index diversifies its holdings by allocating an equal weight to each of 12 distinct Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETFs. The strategy employed by these underlying ETFs allows investors to participate in the upward movements of U.S. stocks, though with an upper limit on potential gains, while simultaneously providing protection against the first 15% of any declines in U.S. equity values. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $53.86 | | Expense Ratio | 0.10% | | Assets Under Management | $1.11B | | NAV | $53.85 | | Holdings Count | 13 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | — | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share | | Distribution Frequency | Special | | 52-Week Range | $48.41 – $54.47 | | Beta | 0.47 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.0666 /share - Ex-date: 2020-07-15 - Pay date: 2020-07-17 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does BUFF invest in? The Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF (BUFF) aims to replicate the returns of the FTSE Laddered Power Buffer Strategy Index. This benchmark index diversifies its holdings by allocating an equal weight to each of 12 distinct Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETFs. The strategy employed by these underlying ETFs allows investors to participate in the upward movements of U.S. stocks, though with an upper limit on potential gains, while simultaneously providing protection against the first 15% of any declines in U.S. equity values. ### What is the expense ratio of BUFF? Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF (BUFF) charges an expense ratio of 0.10%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is BUFF? Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF (BUFF) manages $1.11B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is BUFF actively managed or an index fund? BUFF's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was BUFF launched? Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF (BUFF) launched in October 2016 and is managed by Innovator. ### How has BUFF performed? BUFF's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does BUFF pay a dividend? Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF (BUFF) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does BUFF pay dividends? Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF pays dividends Special. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is BUFF's dividend yield? BUFF's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is BUFF's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for BUFF was 2020-07-15. The next ex-date typically follows Special; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will BUFF's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.10% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does BUFF charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BUFF's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does BUFF cost more than a fund like VOO? BUFF's strategy (current expense ratio 0.10%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where BUFF sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to BUFF? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as BUFF (0.10%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/buff - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/buff/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/buff/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/buff/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/buff/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.