Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About QBUF

What does QBUF invest in?

The Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF is structured to mimic the performance of the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), albeit with an upper limit on potential gains. This ETF also offers a degree of protection against market downturns, designed to absorb the initial 10% of any losses incurred over each three-month cycle. Investors can hold this ETF indefinitely, as its protective buffer and return cap automatically reset at the conclusion of every quarterly outcome period.

What is the expense ratio of QBUF?

Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF (QBUF) charges an expense ratio of 0.79%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is QBUF?

Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF (QBUF) manages $164.1M 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 QBUF actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was QBUF launched?

Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF (QBUF) launched in July 2024 and is managed by Innovator.

How has QBUF performed?

QBUF'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.