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

World markets are experiencing varied performance in 2025, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng leading gains at 23.05% year-to-date. Germany's DAXK and France's CAC 40 follow with increases of 15.29% and 9.20%, respectively. This trend highlights differing economic recoveries and investor sentiment across major global economies.1

Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC reduced its holdings in Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF by 5.3% in Q4 2024. Other institutional players, like Brookstone Capital Management, significantly increased their stakes, reflecting diverse strategies in managing exposure to this ETF, which offers buffered losses and capped gains tied to the S&P 500.2

The Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – December saw a 4.5% decline, trading at $34.07. Despite its recent drop, the ETF remains a tool for investors seeking to balance risk and return. Its blend of options and collateral aims to offer protection against losses while capping potential gains.2