ATLASInnovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF (BALT): outlook, holdings and fees
Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF (BALT) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Innovator ETFs. The expense ratio is 0.65% and the yield is 0.00%. The ten largest holdings are 220% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on BALT
| Last price | $35.02 (+0.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 78% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $35.05 – $35.40 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.2% |
| Distribution yield | 0.00% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
BALT fund facts
| Issuer | Innovator ETFs |
|---|---|
| Theme | Buffered (defined outcome) |
| Assets under management | $3.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.65% |
| Number of holdings | 4 |
| Portfolio turnover | 0% |
| Inception | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in investments that provide exposure to the State Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust. The fund is non-diversified.
BALT top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Spy 09/30/2022 0.94 C | – | 205.53% |
| Spy 09/30/2022 386.3 C | – | 7.91% |
| Spy 09/30/2022 377.25 P | – | 5.66% |
| Spy 09/30/2022 301.8 P | – | 0.72% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BALT sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 40.5% |
| Financial Services | 11.1% |
| Communication Services | 9.8% |
| Healthcare | 9.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.6% |
| Industrials | 7.7% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.4% |
| Energy | 3.5% |
| Utilities | 1.9% |
| Real Estate | 1.6% |
| Basic Materials | 1.5% |
By region: North America 99.7%, Europe Developed 0.3%.
BALT returns and risk
| Year to date | +4.7% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +7.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +8.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.1% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 2.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.27 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BALT: frequently asked questions
What does BALT invest in?
Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Spy 09/30/2022 0.94 C (205.5%), Spy 09/30/2022 386.3 C (7.9%), Spy 09/30/2022 377.25 P (5.7%), Spy 09/30/2022 301.8 P (0.7%).
What is the BALT expense ratio?
0.65% a year: about $65.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the BALT dividend yield?
0.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will BALT go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 78%, with a likely range (50%) of $35.05 to $35.40 from $35.02 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has BALT performed?
Year to date +4.7%, one year +7.1%, three years +8.2% a year, five years +6.1% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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