How much can IBUF still gain?

Nothing more in index terms on Sep 4, 2026. EFA has already passed the cap of +3.6% for this period, which runs from Jun 30, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026.

How far can IBUF fall before the buffer helps?

2.6% in fund-price terms on Sep 4, 2026, by the issuer's figure. In index terms EFA can fall 4.1% from that level before the buffer begins. Losses until that point are the holder's.

How much of the IBUF buffer is left?

10.0% of the 10.0% buffer sat below the EFA level on Sep 4, 2026. That is an ETFIQ calculation in index points, on one definition for every issuer.

When does IBUF reset?

The outcome period ends on Sep 30, 2026, 26 days from the data on Sep 4, 2026. A new cap is set the next day and the buffer starts again.

The prospectus expense ratio is 0.85% a year.

Data as of Sep 4, 2026. Issuer-published figures as of the date shown; ETFIQ calculations marked. Definitions on the learn page.

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EFA had already risen past this fund's cap of +3.6% for the period on Sep 4, 2026, so in index terms there is no more upside to collect. The fund's own price can still drift up to about 0.9% as the period runs out. The fund's price can fall 2.6% from here before the buffer starts absorbing losses, by the issuer's figure. In index terms, EFA can fall 4.1% from today's level to the point where the buffer begins. Protection left, in index points: 10.0% of the 10.0% buffer still sits below today's EFA level. 26 days remained on Sep 4, 2026. On Sep 30, 2026 the period ends and a new cap is set.

IBUF (Innovator International Developed 10 Buffer ETF™ - Quarterly), buffer desk fields as of Sep 4, 2026. Source: ETFIQ.
Reference index	EFA
Buffer
Outcome period	Jun 30, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Starting cap	+3.6%
EFA return since period start	+4.3%
Fund return since period start	+2.5%
Band state today (ETFIQ)	At cap
Can still gain (issuer, fund price)	0.9%
Fall before buffer (issuer, fund price)	2.6%
Fall to the buffer in index terms (ETFIQ)	4.1%
Protection left in index points (ETFIQ)	10.0% of 10.0%
Days left in period	26
Expense ratio	0.85%

Questions people ask

How much can IBUF still gain?: Nothing more in index terms on Sep 4, 2026. EFA has already passed the cap of +3.6% for this period, which runs from Jun 30, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026.
How far can IBUF fall before the buffer helps?: 2.6% in fund-price terms on Sep 4, 2026, by the issuer's figure. In index terms EFA can fall 4.1% from that level before the buffer begins. Losses until that point are the holder's.
How much of the IBUF buffer is left?: 10.0% of the 10.0% buffer sat below the EFA level on Sep 4, 2026. That is an ETFIQ calculation in index points, on one definition for every issuer.
When does IBUF reset?: The outcome period ends on Sep 30, 2026, 26 days from the data on Sep 4, 2026. A new cap is set the next day and the buffer starts again.
What does IBUF cost?: The prospectus expense ratio is 0.85% a year.

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