ATLASInnovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF (BUFB): outlook, holdings and fees
Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF (BUFB) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Innovator ETFs. The expense ratio is 0.86% and the yield is 0.00%. The ten largest holdings are 83% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on BUFB
| Last price | $40.30 (+0.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 59% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $39.88 – $41.17 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.5% |
| 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.
BUFB fund facts
| Issuer | Innovator ETFs |
|---|---|
| Theme | Buffered (defined outcome) |
| Assets under management | $343M |
| Expense ratio | 0.86% |
| Number of holdings | 12 |
| Portfolio turnover | 1% |
| Inception | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowing) in the ETFs that comprise the index. The index seeks to provide "laddered" investing in the underlying ETFs. Laddered investing refers to investments in several similar securities that have different reset dates, with the goal of mitigating timing risks associated with investing in a single investment. The fund is non-diversified.
BUFB top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Innovator S&P 500 Buffer October BOCT | – | 8.75% |
| Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - November BNOV | – | 8.55% |
| Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - December BDEC | – | 8.67% |
| Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - February BFEB | – | 8.09% |
| Innovator S&P 500 Buffer - January BJAN | – | 8.06% |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August BAUG | – | 8.06% |
| Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - September BSEP | – | 8.62% |
| Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - March BMAR | – | 8.01% |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July BJUL | – | 8.47% |
| Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - April New BAPR | – | 8.11% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
BUFB sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 41.4% |
| Financial Services | 11.4% |
| Communication Services | 9.3% |
| Healthcare | 9.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.7% |
| Industrials | 7.1% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.4% |
| Energy | 3.5% |
| Utilities | 1.9% |
| Real Estate | 1.7% |
| Basic Materials | 1.5% |
By region: North America 99.5%, Europe Developed 0.3%, Asia Emerging 0.1%.
BUFB returns and risk
| Year to date | +11.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +15.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 7.8% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.36 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
BUFB: frequently asked questions
What does BUFB invest in?
Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Innovator S&P 500 Buffer October (8.8%), Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - November (8.6%), Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - December (8.7%), Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - February (8.1%), Innovator S&P 500 Buffer - January (8.1%).
What is the BUFB expense ratio?
0.86% a year: about $86.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the BUFB dividend yield?
0.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will BUFB go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 59%, with a likely range (50%) of $39.88 to $41.17 from $40.30 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has BUFB performed?
Year to date +11.6%, one year +15.2%, three years +16.1% a year, five years 0.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: Buffered (defined outcome)
- FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF (BUFR)
- Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF (BALT)
- FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD)
- FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ)
- Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January (PJAN)
- Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - September (PSEP)
- FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ)
- Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF (BUFF)
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