Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF… (KMAR) Performance
KMAR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +9.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +12.0% total return
- Since first price
- +24.7% since 2025
KMAR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | KMAR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.0% | −1.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.5% | −1.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.3% | +2.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +9.8% | +9.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +12.0% | +12.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMar 3, 2025 | +24.7% | +24.7% | — | — | — |
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: KMAR vs SPY
From Mar 3, 2025: KMAR grew to $12,470, SPY to $13,274.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
KMAR returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
KMAR annual returns table
| Year | KMAR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +9.8% | −5.1% | +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.
KMAR largest drawdowns
Now 3.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2025 | −10.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | 15 days | 50 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
KMAR risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 7.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.68 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.48 |
| Best month | +6.3% |
| Worst month | −2.7% |
| Best 12 months | +26.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +13.5% |
| Positive months | 78% |
| 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.
KMAR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 8 | +11.9% | +20.5% | +26.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
KMAR performance overview
Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF… (KMAR) returned +12.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Mar 3, 2025 it has returned +24.7%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −10.1%, from Mar 24, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 35 days to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 7.6% a year.
Related: KMAR chart. See the KMAR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
KMAR performance FAQ
What is the KMAR return over the past year?
KMAR returned +12.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.0%.
How much would $10,000 invested in KMAR be worth?
$10,000 invested in KMAR at its first recorded close on March 3, 2025 would be worth about $12,470 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of KMAR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −10.1% between March 24, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on May 13, 2025, 35 days after the bottom.
How volatile is KMAR?
Over the past history KMAR had an annualized volatility of 7.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.68 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).