Innovator International Developed 10 Buffer ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About IBUF

What does IBUF invest in?

The Innovator International Developed 10 Buffer ETF (IBUF) is structured to mirror the investment performance of the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA), though its upside potential is subject to a predefined maximum gain. Additionally, it aims to mitigate potential losses by absorbing the initial 10% decline in value during each recurring three-month period. This ETF is suitable for long-term investment, as its protective buffer and gain cap are recalibrated at the close of every outcome cycle.

What is the expense ratio of IBUF?

Innovator International Developed 10 Buffer ETF (IBUF) charges an expense ratio of 0.85%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is IBUF?

Innovator International Developed 10 Buffer ETF (IBUF) manages $115.2M 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 IBUF actively managed or an index fund?

IBUF's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was IBUF launched?

Innovator International Developed 10 Buffer ETF (IBUF) launched in June 2024 and is managed by Innovator.

How has IBUF performed?

IBUF'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.