Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - February Price & Performance (BFEB)

The S&P 500 closed out a turbulent week, experiencing its worst day since August on Monday but rebounding with its best performance of the year on Friday. Despite this, the index recorded a weekly loss of 2.3%, marking its fourth consecutive week of declines, now 8.22% below its February peak.1

Raymond James Financial Inc. recently purchased 262,447 shares of the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – February, valued at $9.66 million. This acquisition represents 1.2% ownership of the ETF, which has seen increased attention from institutional investors amidst market volatility.2

Five of nine major global indexes tracked have posted gains year-to-date through March 10, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng leading at 21.2%. Germany's DAXK and France's CAC 40 follow, while others, including the S&P 500, lag behind, reflecting uneven recoveries across global markets.3