Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF… (KFEB) Performance
KFEB total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +11.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +12.3% total return
- Since first price
- +21.4% since 2025
KFEB trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | KFEB total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.2% | −1.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.5% | −1.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.4% | +2.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +11.6% | +11.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +12.3% | +12.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionFeb 3, 2025 | +21.4% | +21.4% | — | — | — |
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: KFEB vs SPY
From Feb 3, 2025: KFEB grew to $12,142, SPY to $12,963.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
KFEB returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
KFEB annual returns table
| Year | KFEB | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +11.6% | −5.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
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.
KFEB largest drawdowns
Now 3.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2025 | −14.2% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 10, 2025 | 2 months | 5 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
KFEB risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 9.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.14 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.27 |
| Best month | +6.3% |
| Worst month | −3.4% |
| Best 12 months | +27.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +14.1% |
| Positive months | 68% |
| 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.
KFEB rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 9 | +12.3% | +19.6% | +27.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
KFEB performance overview
Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF… (KFEB) returned +12.3% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Feb 3, 2025 it has returned +21.4%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −14.2%, from Feb 5, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 9.2% a year.
Related: KFEB chart. See the KFEB overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
KFEB performance FAQ
What is the KFEB return over the past year?
KFEB returned +12.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in KFEB be worth?
$10,000 invested in KFEB at its first recorded close on February 3, 2025 would be worth about $12,142 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of KFEB?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −14.2% between February 5, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on July 10, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is KFEB?
Over the past history KFEB had an annualized volatility of 9.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.14 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).