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

The S&P 500 has experienced its steepest weekly drop since September, falling 3.1%. The index is now 6.09% below its February record close and has lost 1.68% year-to-date. This marks a challenging period for the markets, reflecting investor concerns over volatility and economic uncertainties.1

Amid a 6% drop in the S&P 500 this year, buffer ETFs have attracted $4.7 billion in inflows, including $2.5 billion in the last month alone. These funds offer downside protection but cap gains, appealing to investors seeking stability during turbulent market conditions.2

In February, the Nasdaq dropped 4.0%, outpacing declines in the S&P 500 and Dow, which fell 1.4% and 1.6%, respectively. When adjusted for inflation, the Nasdaq's real decline deepened to 4.6%, reflecting the index's vulnerability to recent market shifts.3