Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August Price & Performance (PAUG)

Investors poured $2.5 billion into buffer ETFs in the last month, seeking downside protection as the S&P 500 dropped 6%. These funds, which cap upside potential for reduced losses, have seen their total assets rise to $64 billion. Financial advisors increasingly recommend them to navigate uncertain markets.1

Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC trimmed its stake in Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – August by 4.7% in Q4, while other institutional investors showed mixed activity. Despite this, the ETF maintains a market cap of $755.44 million, reflecting ongoing interest in buffered strategies for risk management.2

Modine Manufacturing has authorized a $100 million share repurchase plan, signaling confidence in its valuation. Institutional investors have also increased their stakes, with FMR LLC boosting its holdings by 14% in Q3. The stock, however, has seen a decline, trading at $85.36, down from its 12-month high of $146.84.3