BSEP Performance — Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September
Data updated: 2026-09-28
BSEP returned +8.01% year to date and +15.62% over one year to Jul 2026. Annualised returns are +14.50% over 3 years and +10.70% over 5 years. Against its US Blend category average the fund came out ahead over three years but behind over one: $100 invested three years ago grew to $150, against $147 for the category, and to $116 over one year, against $120. Volatility over the past three years was 8.87% a year. In the 12 months to Jul 2026 the fund took in a net $18.6M, and assets reached $214.43M.
BSEP Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the US Blend category average over the same months.
| Period | BSEP | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026) | $116 | $120 |
| 3 years (Aug 2023 – Jul 2026) | $150 | $147 |
| 5 years (Aug 2021 – Jul 2026) | $166 | $143 |
| Since data start (Feb 2020 – Jul 2026) | $205 | $169 |
BSEP Trailing Returns
Total returns to Jul 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +8.01% |
| 1 year | +15.62% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +14.50% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.70% |
BSEP Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | +8.01% |
| 2025 | +14.77% |
| 2024 | +17.10% |
| 2023 | +20.86% |
| 2022 | −9.07% |
| 2021 | +14.52% |
| 2020 (Feb–Dec) | +12.22% |
BSEP Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.9% | −0.2% | −3.2% | +6.8% | +2.5% | +0.3% | +0.9% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +1.9% | −0.7% | −4.0% | −0.5% | +4.6% | +3.9% | +2.1% | +2.4% | +2.4% | +1.1% | +0.5% | +0.6% |
| 2024 | +1.3% | +3.6% | +2.0% | −2.1% | +3.9% | +1.8% | +0.8% | +1.2% | +1.6% | −0.6% | +3.7% | −1.1% |
| 2023 | +4.9% | −2.0% | +2.9% | +1.1% | +0.2% | +5.7% | +3.1% | −1.7% | −3.6% | −1.5% | +6.9% | +3.6% |
| 2022 | −3.1% | −2.0% | +2.7% | −6.1% | +0.9% | −4.7% | +6.6% | −1.6% | −7.6% | +6.5% | +4.6% | −4.3% |
| 2021 | −1.1% | +2.0% | +3.5% | +2.5% | +0.9% | +1.1% | +0.6% | +0.4% | −3.3% | +4.9% | −0.8% | +3.1% |
| 2020 | — | −5.1% | −10.0% | +9.5% | +4.2% | +1.1% | +4.2% | +2.9% | −3.0% | −1.0% | +7.8% | +2.5% |
BSEP Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Aug 2023 – Jul 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 8.87%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 1.13 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +6.94% (Nov 2023)
- Worst month: −4.03% (Mar 2025)
BSEP Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $18.6M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $250.2M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 1.08×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | $0 | $2.6M | −$2.6M |
| Jun 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| May 2026 | $0 | $2.6M | −$2.6M |
| Apr 2026 | $1.2M | $0 | $1.2M |
| Mar 2026 | $0 | $2.4M | −$2.4M |
| Feb 2026 | $0 | $33.6M | −$33.6M |
| Jan 2026 | $0 | $7.5M | −$7.5M |
| Dec 2025 | $0 | $1.2M | −$1.2M |
| Nov 2025 | $1.2M | $0 | $1.2M |
| Oct 2025 | $3.6M | $14.5M | −$10.9M |
| Sep 2025 | $78.7M | $0 | $78.7M |
| Aug 2025 | $165.4M | $167.1M | −$1.8M |
BSEP Assets Under Management
Net assets of Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | $214.43M |
| 2026-04-30 | $211.77M |
| 2026-01-31 | $240.26M |
| 2025-10-31 | $242.71M |
| 2025-07-31 | $165.89M |
| 2025-04-30 | $161.99M |
| 2025-01-31 | $197.01M |
| 2024-10-31 | $202.20M |
| 2024-07-31 | $132.20M |
| 2024-04-30 | $147.12M |
| 2024-01-31 | $180.26M |
| 2023-10-31 | $178.11M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.