Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF Quarterly (QBUF) Performance
QBUF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +3.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +4.7% total return
- Since first price
- +21.8% since 2024
QBUF trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | QBUF total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.4% | −2.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.8% | +0.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +0.3% | +0.3% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +3.5% | +3.5% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +4.7% | +4.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionJul 1, 2024 | +21.8% | +21.8% | — | — | — |
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: QBUF vs SPY
From Jul 1, 2024: QBUF grew to $12,177, SPY to $14,301.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
QBUF returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+11.1%), worst 2025 (+11.1%). 2026 is year to date.
QBUF annual returns table
| Year | QBUF | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +3.5% | −4.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +11.1% | −8.8% | +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.
QBUF risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +10.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.43 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.07 |
| Best month | +4.1% |
| Worst month | −2.0% |
| Best 12 months | +15.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.5% |
| Positive months | 81% |
| 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.
QBUF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 16 | +4.0% | +11.4% | +15.0% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
QBUF performance overview
Innovator Nasdaq-100 10 Buffer ETF Quarterly (QBUF) returned +4.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jul 1, 2024 it has returned +21.8%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: QBUF chart. See the QBUF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
QBUF performance FAQ
What is the QBUF return over the past year?
QBUF returned +4.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 4.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in QBUF be worth?
$10,000 invested in QBUF at its first recorded close on July 1, 2024 would be worth about $12,177 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is QBUF?
Over the past history QBUF had an annualized volatility of 4.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.43 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).