Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF (SFLR) Performance
SFLR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.0% total return
- 3 years
- +16.2% a year
- Since first price
- +15.6% a year since 2022
SFLR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SFLR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.4% | −0.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.3% | +2.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.2% | +7.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.3% | +6.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.0% | +7.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +57.0%+16.2%/yr | +54.5% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 9, 2022 | +77.6%+15.6%/yr | +73.6% | — | — | — |
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: SFLR vs SPY
From Nov 9, 2022: SFLR grew to $17,759, SPY to $21,394.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SFLR returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2023 (+21.2%), worst 2025 (+13.3%). 2026 is year to date.
SFLR annual returns table
| Year | SFLR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.3% | −6.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +13.3% | −12.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +20.0% | −6.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +21.2% | −7.4% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
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.
SFLR largest drawdowns
Now 1.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −12.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 | 48 days | 5 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
SFLR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.6% | +14.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 8.9% | 9.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.20 | 1.02 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.12 | 1.73 |
| Best month | +5.5% | +5.5% |
| Worst month | −4.9% | −4.9% |
| Best 12 months | +27.5% | +27.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +5.0% | +5.0% |
| Positive months | 69% | 67% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.67 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.94 | — |
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.
SFLR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 36 | +5.0% | +14.8% | +27.5% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 12 | +13.1% | +15.9% | +18.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SFLR performance overview
Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF (SFLR) returned +8.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +15.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $17,759. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −12.1%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. SFLR finished 3 of its 3 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+21.2%) and the worst 2025 (+13.3%). Volatility has been 9.3% a year.
Related: SFLR chart, SFLR holdings, SFLR dividends, SFLR valuation. See the SFLR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SFLR performance FAQ
What is the SFLR return over the past year?
SFLR returned +8.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 7.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in SFLR be worth?
$10,000 invested in SFLR at its first recorded close on November 9, 2022 would be worth about $17,759 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SFLR?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +13.3%. The best was 2023 at +21.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of SFLR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −12.1% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on July 9, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is SFLR?
Over the past 3 years SFLR had an annualized volatility of 8.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.20 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).