PAUG
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August
📎 Investment Objective
The Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August (PAUG) seeks to provide investors with returns that match those of the S&P 500 Index, up to a predetermined cap, while providing a buffer against the first 15% of losses over the course of an entire one-year period.
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August (PAUG) seeks to provide investors with returns that match those of the S&P 500 Index, up to a predetermined cap, while providing a buffer against the first 15% of losses over the course of an entire one-year period.
🎯 Investment Strategy
PAUG is an actively managed ETF that uses a defined outcome strategy, seeking to provide investors with upside exposure to the S&P 500 Index, up to a predetermined cap, while limiting downside risk through a 15% buffer. The fund achieves this by investing in a portfolio of FLexible EXchange (FLEX) options on the S&P 500 Index.
✨ Key Features
- Seeks to match the returns of the S&P 500 Index, up to a predetermined cap
- Provides a 15% buffer against losses over a one-year period
- Actively managed portfolio of FLEX options on the S&P 500 Index
- Resets annually on a specific date (in this case, August)
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Market risk: The fund's returns are tied to the performance of the S&P 500 Index and are subject to market volatility
- Capped upside potential: The fund's returns are capped at a predetermined level, limiting potential gains
- Counterparty risk: The fund's performance is dependent on the creditworthiness of the options counterparties
- Liquidity risk: The fund's FLEX options may have limited liquidity, which could impact the fund's ability to meet redemption requests
👤 Best For
PAUG may be suitable for investors seeking exposure to the U.S. equity market with a degree of downside protection, particularly those with a medium-term investment horizon and a moderate risk tolerance. The fund's defined outcome strategy and buffer against losses may appeal to investors looking to manage market volatility.
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