Innovator S&P 500 Buffer ETF - October Price & Performance (BOCT)

The S&P 500 concluded a turbulent week marked by sharp declines and a strong recovery. The index dropped into correction territory midweek before closing with its best single-day performance of 2025 on Friday. Despite this rebound, the S&P 500 ended the week with a 2.3% loss, its fourth consecutive weekly decline.1

Institutional investors have been actively increasing their stakes in buffer ETFs, such as the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – October. Recent filings reveal significant acquisitions, including a 179% increase by Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC. These ETFs offer capped gains and buffered losses, appealing to those seeking risk management.23

Treasury yields remained a focal point as the 10-year note closed at 4.25%, while the 2-year note ended at 3.94%. The inversion of yield curves continues to signal potential economic turbulence ahead, with the 10-2 spread historically serving as a reliable recession indicator. Analysts are closely monitoring these developments.4