Innovator ETFs ETF (IMAY) Performance
IMAY total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +5.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.2% total return
- Since first price
- +27.5% since 2024
IMAY trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | IMAY total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.4% | −1.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.1% | +0.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.1% | +2.1% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +5.8% | +5.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.2% | +8.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMay 1, 2024 | +27.5% | +27.5% | — | — | — |
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: IMAY vs SPY
From May 1, 2024: IMAY grew to $12,747, SPY to $15,637.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
IMAY returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+20.1%), worst 2025 (+20.1%). 2026 is year to date.
IMAY annual returns table
| Year | IMAY | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +5.8% | −4.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +20.1% | −9.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
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.
IMAY risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +9.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 6.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.83 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.27 |
| Best month | +3.5% |
| Worst month | −3.9% |
| Best 12 months | +20.1% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.7% |
| Positive months | 75% |
| 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.
IMAY rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 18 | +7.7% | +13.3% | +20.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
IMAY performance overview
Innovator ETFs ETF (IMAY) returned +8.2% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on May 1, 2024 it has returned +27.5%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: IMAY chart. See the IMAY overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
IMAY performance FAQ
What is the IMAY return over the past year?
IMAY returned +8.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 8.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in IMAY be worth?
$10,000 invested in IMAY at its first recorded close on May 1, 2024 would be worth about $12,747 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is IMAY?
Over the past history IMAY had an annualized volatility of 6.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.83 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).