Innovator ETFs ETF (IDEC) Performance
IDEC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +5.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.7% total return
- Since first price
- +35.6% since 2023
IDEC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | IDEC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.9% | −1.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −0.1% | −0.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.4% | +2.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +5.7% | +5.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.7% | +8.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionDec 1, 2023 | +35.6% | +35.6% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: IDEC vs SPY
From Dec 1, 2023: IDEC grew to $13,560, SPY to $17,164.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IDEC returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+21.8%), worst 2024 (+2.5%). 2026 is year to date.
IDEC annual returns table
| Year | IDEC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +5.7% | −6.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +21.8% | −8.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +2.5% | −7.4% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
IDEC risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +11.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 7.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.91 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.34 |
| Best month | +3.5% |
| Worst month | −4.3% |
| Best 12 months | +22.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.5% |
| Positive months | 73% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
IDEC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 23 | +2.5% | +11.6% | +22.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IDEC performance overview
Innovator ETFs ETF (IDEC) returned +8.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 1, 2023 it has returned +35.6%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: IDEC chart. See the IDEC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IDEC performance FAQ
What is the IDEC return over the past year?
IDEC returned +8.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 8.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in IDEC be worth?
$10,000 invested in IDEC at its first recorded close on December 1, 2023 would be worth about $13,560 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for IDEC?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +2.5%. The best was 2025 at +21.8%.
How volatile is IDEC?
Over the past history IDEC had an annualized volatility of 7.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.91 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).