Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - December Price & Performance (BDEC)

LPL Financial LLC increased its stake in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – December by over 17% in the fourth quarter, now holding 24,155 shares valued at $848,000. Several other institutional investors also added to their positions, reflecting ongoing interest in defined outcome ETFs amid market volatility.12

Defined outcome or buffer ETFs have seen inflows of about $7 billion this year as investors look for ways to limit downside risk during turbulent markets. These funds, which cap gains but provide partial protection against losses, are especially appealing to risk-averse investors and those nearing retirement.34

The Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – January (PJAN) rose 0.34% on April 17 but remains in a short-term downtrend, with a forecasted further decline of over 7% in the next three months. Falling trading volume amid rising prices could indicate an upcoming shift in momentum for the ETF.56