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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Letter to Shareholders         

3

Fund Performance         

5

Expense Example         

91

Schedules of Investments and Options Written         

94

Statements of Assets and Liabilities         

180

Statements of Operations         

202

Statements of Changes in Net Assets         

224

Financial Highlights         

246

Notes to Financial Statements         

268

Trustees and Officers         

300

Additional Information         

302

 

 

 

Letter to Shareholders (Unaudited)

 

Dear Valued Shareholders,

 

The 1-year period ended April 30, 2023 was noteworthy in many ways. During this 12-month stretch, investors witnessed a remarkable chain of events:

 

 

1.

Accommodative covid-era monetary policy led to the highest inflation in 40 years

 

 

2.

High and rising inflation led to tighter monetary policy

 

 

3.

Tighter monetary policy led to large bank failures

 

 

4.

Bank failures led to heightened stock market volatility

 

On top of all that, the Federal government reached its debt limit in early 2023 and Congress had still not resolved the matter as of April 30.

 

While many investors have dealt with the effects of high inflation, bank failures and government debt limits, few have experienced such swift and severe Fed policy tightening out of such an accommodative policy stance. If there’s anything to be learned from this period, it may be the simple reminder that the future remains unknown and the ability to have a better sense of your risk in the middle of the storm is invaluable.

 

We believe that the Fed is likely to hold interest rates higher for longer than the market has anticipated and that investors will need to learn to factor these higher rates into their thinking. In our estimation, this doesn’t translate to a full-blown “risk-off” sentiment; but to the extent that higher rates create greater market uncertainty, we continue to think investors will do well to be risk aware.

 

The heightened uncertainty during this period led a large swath of investors to look for ways to maintain market exposure with built-in risk management. Many investors looked to Innovator during this period and we were pleased to offer the industry’s largest and widest-ranging suite of Defined Outcome ETFs™, including the latest addition of our Premium Income Barrier ETFs™. Over this period, while the global equity market was up 2.6%, strong inflows resulted in our assets under management nearly doubling, rising by more than $6.5 billion over the 12-month period.

 

On behalf of the team at Innovator, thank you for the confidence and trust you’ve place in us and our products over the past year. We’ve worked to earn that trust and intend to work hard to keep it. We wish you the best in good health and prosperity in the coming year.

 

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Bruce Bond,

 

CEO

 

3

 

Letter to Shareholders (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The views in this report were those of the Fund’s CEO as of April 30, 2023 and may not reflect his views on the date that this report is first published or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to assist shareholders in understanding their investments and do not constitute investment advice.

 

The Funds have characteristics unlike many other traditional investment products and may not be suitable for all investors. For more information regarding whether an investment in the Fund is right for you, please see Investor Suitability" in the prospectus.

 

Investing involves risks. Loss of principal is possible.

 

This material must be preceded by or accompanied with a prospectus. The Funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses should be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information, and it may be obtained at innovatoretfs.com. Read it carefully before investing.

 

Innovator ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

 

4

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - January from its inception (December 31, 2019) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the MSCI EAFE Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - January

                       

NAV Return         

   

14.07

%

   

9.05

%

   

5.24

%

Market Return         

   

13.95

%

   

9.06

%

   

5.26

%

MSCI EAFE Index - Price Return         

   

5.42

%

   

8.95

%

   

1.55

%

MSCI EAFE Index - Total Return         

   

8.42

%

   

11.68

%

   

4.14

%

 

(a) Inception date is December 31, 2019.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.85%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

5

INNOVATOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPED POWER BUFFER ETF - JANUARY

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and MSCI EAFE Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the MSCI EAFE Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/IJAN. 

 

6

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - April from its inception (March 31, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the MSCI EAFE Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total

Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - April

               

NAV Return         

   

4.56

%

   

-0.21

%

Market Return         

   

4.48

%

   

-0.21

%

MSCI EAFE Index - Price Return         

   

5.42

%

   

-1.41

%

MSCI EAFE Index - Total Return         

   

8.42

%

   

1.23

%

 

(a) Inception date is March 31, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.85%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

7

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued) 

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and MSCI EAFE Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the MSCI EAFE Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/IAPR. 

 

8

 

Fund Performance

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - July from its inception (June 28, 2019) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the MSCI EAFE Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - July

                       

NAV Return         

   

10.84

%

   

5.90

%

   

3.51

%

Market Return         

   

10.82

%

   

5.87

%

   

3.48

%

MSCI EAFE Index - Price Return         

   

5.42

%

   

8.95

%

   

2.88

%

MSCI EAFE Index - Total Return         

   

8.42

%

   

11.68

%

   

5.42

%

 

(a) Inception date is June 28, 2019.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.85%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

9

INNOVATOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPED POWER BUFFER ETF - JULY

 

Fund Performance

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and MSCI EAFE Index – Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the MSCI EAFE Index – Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses.

 

You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Premium/Discount Information:

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/IJUL.

 

10

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - October from its inception (September 30, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the MSCI EAFE Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - October

               

NAV Return         

   

8.22

%

   

1.76

%

Market Return         

   

7.74

%

   

1.57

%

MSCI EAFE Index - Price Return         

   

5.42

%

   

-3.85

%

MSCI EAFE Index - Total Return         

   

8.42

%

   

-1.28

%

 

(a) Inception date is September 30, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.85%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

11

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and MSCI EAFE Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the MSCI EAFE Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The MSCI EAFE Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the United States and Canada.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/IOCT. 

 

12

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - January from its inception (December 31, 2019) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - January

                       

NAV Return         

   

1.57

%

   

4.78

%

   

1.37

%

Market Return         

   

1.36

%

   

4.85

%

   

1.29

%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Price Return         

   

-9.21

%

   

1.84

%

   

-3.88

%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Total Return         

   

-6.51

%

   

4.33

%

   

-1.62

%

 

(a) Inception date is December 31, 2019.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.89%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

13

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/EJAN. 

 

14

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - April from its inception (March 31, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - April

               

NAV Return         

   

1.59

%

   

-1.45

%

Market Return         

   

2.09

%

   

-1.41

%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Price Return         

   

-9.21

%

   

-13.34

%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Total Return         

   

-6.51

%

   

-11.11

%

 

(a) Inception date is March 31, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.89%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

15

INNOVATOR EMERGING MARKETS POWER BUFFER ETF - APRIL

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued) 

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of emerging markets.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/EAPR. 

 

16

 

Fund Performance

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - July from its inception (June 28, 2019) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - July

                       

NAV Return         

   

-4.41

%

   

-1.12

%

   

-2.17

%

Market Return         

   

-4.23

%

   

-1.23

%

   

-2.14

%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Price Return         

   

-9.21

%

   

1.84

%

   

-1.98

%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Total Return         

   

-6.51

%

   

4.33

%

   

0.36

%

 

(a) Inception date is June 28, 2019.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.89%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

17

INNOVATOR EMERGING MARKETS POWER BUFFER ETF - JULY

 

Fund Performance

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and MSCI Emerging Markets Index – Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index – Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses.

 

You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Premium/Discount Information:

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/EJUL.

 

18

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - October from its inception (September 30, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - October

               

NAV Return         

   

-1.26

%

   

-4.73

%

Market Return         

   

-0.93

%

   

-4.72

%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Price Return         

   

-9.21

%

   

-14.56

%

MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Total Return         

   

-6.51

%

   

-12.44

%

 

(a) Inception date is September 30, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.89%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

19

INNOVATOR EMERGING MARKETS POWER BUFFER ETF - OCTOBER

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of emerging markets.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/EOCT. 

 

20

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - January from its inception (December 31, 2019) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

 April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - January

                       

NAV Return         

   

2.07

%

   

3.05

%

   

2.83

%

Market Return         

   

1.96

%

   

2.95

%

   

2.79

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

13.75

%

   

13.32

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return         

   

3.99

%

   

14.66

%

   

14.24

%

 

(a) Inception date is December 31, 2019.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

21

INNOVATOR GROWTH-100 POWER BUFFER ETF JANUARY

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/NJAN. 

 

22

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

   

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - April from its inception (March 31, 2020) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - April

                       

NAV Return         

   

8.26

%

   

5.95

%

   

7.55

%

Market Return         

   

8.30

%

   

5.82

%

   

7.56

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

13.75

%

   

18.68

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return         

   

3.99

%

   

14.66

%

   

19.62

%

 

(a) Inception date is March 31, 2020.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

23

INNOVATOR GROWTH-100 POWER BUFFER ETF APRIL

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/NAPR. 

 

24

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - July from its inception (June 30, 2020) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - July

               

NAV Return         

   

9.88

%

   

6.53

%

Market Return         

   

9.58

%

   

6.45

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

9.83

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return         

   

3.99

%

   

10.68

%

 

(a) Inception date is June 30, 2020.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

25

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses.

 

You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Premium/Discount Information:

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/NJUL.

 

26

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October from its inception (September 30, 2019) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October

                       

NAV Return         

   

8.01

%

   

6.93

%

   

7.45

%

Market Return         

   

7.85

%

   

6.84

%

   

7.38

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

13.75

%

   

16.14

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return         

   

3.99

%

   

14.66

%

   

17.10

%

 

(a) Inception date is September 30, 2019.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

27

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/NOCT. 

 

28

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - January from its inception (December 31, 2019) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the Russell 2000 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img014.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - January

                       

NAV Return         

   

3.46

%

   

8.93

%

   

4.10

%

Market Return         

   

3.80

%

   

8.93

%

   

4.15

%

Russell 2000 Index - Price Return         

   

-5.10

%

   

10.51

%

   

1.77

%

Russell 2000 Index - Total Return         

   

-3.65

%

   

11.90

%

   

3.06

%

 

(a) Inception date is December 31, 2019.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

29

INNOVATOR U.S. SMALL CAP POWER BUFFER ETF JANUARY

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and Russell 2000 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the Russell 2000 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The Russell 2000 Index is a float-adjusted capitalization-weighted index of equity securities issued by the approximately 2,000 smallest issuers in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 2000 Price Index measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell. The Russell 2000 Price Index is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index, which measures the performance of the broad U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/KJAN. 

 

30

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)  

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - April from its inception (March 31, 2020) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the Russell 2000 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img015.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - April

                       

NAV Return         

   

4.22

%

   

2.72

%

   

4.45

%

Market Return         

   

4.22

%

   

2.65

%

   

4.43

%

Russell 2000 Index - Price Return         

   

-5.10

%

   

10.51

%

   

14.89

%

Russell 2000 Index - Total Return         

   

-3.65

%

   

11.90

%

   

16.32

%

 

(a) Inception date is March 31, 2020.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

31

INNOVATOR U.S. SMALL CAP POWER BUFFER ETF APRIL

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and Russell 2000 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the Russell 2000 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The Russell 2000 Index is a float-adjusted capitalization-weighted index of equity securities issued by the approximately 2,000 smallest issuers in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 2000 Price Index measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell. The Russell 2000 Price Index is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index, which measures the performance of the broad U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/KAPR. 

 

32

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - July from its inception (June 30, 2020) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the Russell 2000 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img016.jpg

 

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - July

               

NAV Return         

   

-1.21

%

   

1.93

%

Market Return         

   

-0.99

%

   

1.90

%

Russell 2000 Index - Price Return         

   

-5.10

%

   

7.50

%

Russell 2000 Index - Total Return         

   

-3.65

%

   

8.82

%

 

(a) Inception date is June 30, 2020.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

33

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued) 

 

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and Russell 2000 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the Russell 2000 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The Russell 2000 Index is a float-adjusted capitalization-weighted index of equity securities issued by the approximately 2,000 smallest issuers in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 2000 Price Index measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell. The Russell 2000 Price Index is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index, which measures the performance of the broad U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses.

 

You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Premium/Discount Information:

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/KJUL.

 

34

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - October from its inception (September 30, 2019) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the Russell 2000 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img017.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - October

                       

NAV Return         

   

2.87

%

   

4.40

%

   

1.76

%

Market Return         

   

2.92

%

   

4.34

%

   

1.73

%

Russell 2000 Index - Price Return         

   

-5.10

%

   

10.51

%

   

4.26

%

Russell 2000 Index - Total Return         

   

-3.65

%

   

11.90

%

   

5.60

%

 

(a) Inception date is September 30, 2019.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

35

INNOVATOR U.S. SMALL CAP POWER BUFFER ETF OCTOBER

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and Russell 2000 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the Russell 2000 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The Russell 2000 Index is a float-adjusted capitalization-weighted index of equity securities issued by the approximately 2,000 smallest issuers in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 2000 Price Index measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell. The Russell 2000 Price Index is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index, which measures the performance of the broad U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/KOCT. 

 

36

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Double Stacker ETF - January from its inception (December 31, 2020) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Total Return, S&P 500® Index - Price Return and NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return.

 

ex_540290img018.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Double Stacker ETF - January

               

NAV Return         

   

4.02

%

   

2.43

%

Market Return         

   

3.98

%

   

2.34

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

1.18

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

4.59

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

6.21

%

 

(a) Inception date is December 31, 2020.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

37

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/DSJA. 

 

38

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Double Stacker ETF - October from its inception (September 30, 2020) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Total Return, S&P 500® Index - Price Return and NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return.

 

ex_540290img019.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Double Stacker ETF - October

               

NAV Return         

   

2.40

%

   

6.99

%

Market Return         

   

2.37

%

   

6.90

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

5.92

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

8.69

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

10.38

%

 

(a) Inception date is September 30, 2020.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

39

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued) 

 

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks.

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses.

 

You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Premium/Discount Information:

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/DSOC.

 

40

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - January from its inception (December 31, 2020) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Total Return, S&P 500® Index - Price Return, NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return and Russell 2000 Index - Price Return.

ex_540290img020.jpg

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - January

               

NAV Return         

   

1.32

%

   

0.93

%

Market Return         

   

1.15

%

   

0.83

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

1.18

%

Russell 2000 Index - Price Return         

   

-5.10

%

   

-4.62

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

4.59

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

6.21

%

 

(a) Inception date is December 31, 2020.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

41

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued) 

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return, NASDAQ 100 Index - Price Return and Russell 2000 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Russell 2000 Index is a float-adjusted capitalization-weighted index of equity securities issued by the approximately 2,000 smallest issuers in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 2000 Price Index measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell. The Russell 2000 Price Index is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index, which measures the performance of the broad U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/TSJA. 

 

42

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - October from its inception (September 30, 2020) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Total Return, S&P 500® Index - Price Return, NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return and Russell 2000 Index - Price Return.

 

ex_540290img021.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - October

               

NAV Return         

   

0.83

%

   

5.40

%

Market Return         

   

0.80

%

   

5.30

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

5.92

%

Russell 2000 Index - Price Return         

   

-5.10

%

   

6.39

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

8.69

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

10.38

%

 

(a) Inception date is September 30, 2020.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

43

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued) 

 

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the  S&P 500® Index - Price Return, NASDAQ 100 Index - Price Return and Russell 2000 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks.

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Russell 2000 Index is a float-adjusted capitalization-weighted index of equity securities issued by the approximately 2,000 smallest issuers in the Russell 3000 Index. The Russell 2000 Price Index measures the performance of the small-capitalization sector of the U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell. The Russell 2000 Price Index is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index, which measures the performance of the broad U.S. equity market, as defined by FTSE Russell.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses.

 

You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Premium/Discount Information:

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/TSOC.

 

44

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - January from its inception (December 31, 2020) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Total Return, S&P 500® Index - Price Return and NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return.

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - January

               

NAV Return         

   

5.98

%

   

3.03

%

Market Return         

   

5.97

%

   

2.96

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

1.18

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

4.59

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

6.21

%

 

(a) Inception date is December 31, 2020.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

45

INNOVATOR DOUBLE STACKER 9 BUFFER ETF JANUARY

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)  

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and NASDAQ 100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/DBJA. 

 

46

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - October from its inception (September 30, 2020) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Total Return, S&P 500® Index - Price Return and NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - October

               

NAV Return         

   

6.65

%

   

6.67

%

Market Return         

   

6.57

%

   

6.61

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

5.92

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

8.69

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

10.38

%

 

(a) Inception date is September 30, 2020.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

47

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued) 

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and NASDAQ 100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks.

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses.

 

You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Premium/Discount Information:

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/DBOC.

 

48

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 9 Buffer ETF - July from its inception (August 17, 2020) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Index - Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 9 Buffer ETF - July

               

NAV Return         

   

-5.40

%

   

-6.73

%

Market Return         

   

-5.08

%

   

-6.71

%

ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Index - Total Return         

   

-8.91

%

   

-13.12

%

 

(a) Inception date is August 17, 2020.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

49

INNOVATOR 20+ YEAR TREASURY BOND 9 BUFFER ETF JULY 

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued) 

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any.

 

The ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Bond Index is market value weighted and is designed to include U.S. dollar denominated, fixed rate U.S. Treasury market securities with minimum term to maturity greater than or equal to twenty years.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses.

 

You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Premium/Discount Information:

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/TBJL.

 

50

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 5 Floor ETF - Quarterly from its inception (August 17, 2020) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Index - Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 5 Floor ETF - Quarterly

               

NAV Return         

   

-3.41

%

   

-5.92

%

Market Return         

   

-3.70

%

   

-5.98

%

ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Index - Total Return         

   

-8.91

%

   

-13.12

%

 

(a) Inception date is August 17, 2020.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.  The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

51

INNOVATOR 20+ YEAR TREASURY BOND 5 FLOOR ETF QUARTERLY 

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued) 

 

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any.

 

The ICE U.S. Treasury 20+ Year Bond Index is market value weighted and is designed to include U.S. dollar denominated, fixed rate U.S. Treasury market securities with minimum term to maturity greater than or equal to twenty years.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses.

 

You cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Premium/Discount Information:

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/TFJL.

 

52

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - January from its inception (December 31, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - January

               

NAV Return         

   

2.39

%

   

-8.88

%

Market Return         

   

2.38

%

   

-9.03

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

-9.58

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

-8.08

%

 

(a) Inception date is December 31, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

53

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses.

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XDJA.

 

54

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - April from its inception (March 31, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - April

               

NAV Return         

   

0.31

%

   

3.10

%

Market Return         

   

0.34

%

   

3.00

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

2.35

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

3.94

%

 

(a) Inception date is March 31, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

55

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED ETF - APRIL

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XDAP. 

 

56

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - July from its inception (June 30, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img028.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - July

               

NAV Return         

   

5.73

%

   

1.47

%

Market Return         

   

5.65

%

   

1.32

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

-1.64

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

-0.09

%

 

(a) Inception date is June 30, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

57

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XDJL. 

 

58

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October from its inception (September 30, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img029.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October

               

NAV Return         

   

0.78

%

   

-1.48

%

Market Return         

   

0.61

%

   

-1.59

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

-2.04

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

-0.47

%

 

(a) Inception date is September 30, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

59

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XDOC. 

 

60

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - January from its inception (December 31, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img030.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - January

               

NAV Return         

   

1.62

%

   

-9.15

%

Market Return         

   

1.64

%

   

-9.27

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

-9.58

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

-8.08

%

 

(a) Inception date is December 31, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

61

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses.

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XTJA.

 

62

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - April from its inception (March 31, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img031.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - April

               

NAV Return         

   

-0.20

%

   

2.67

%

Market Return         

   

-0.20

%

   

2.55

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

2.35

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

3.94

%

 

(a) Inception date is March 31, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

63

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XTAP. 

 

64

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July from its inception (June 30, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img032.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July

               

NAV Return         

   

4.93

%

   

1.47

%

Market Return         

   

4.76

%

   

1.39

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

-1.64

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

-0.09

%

 

(a) Inception date is June 30, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

65

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XTJL. 

 

66

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - October from its inception (September 30, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - October

               

NAV Return         

   

-0.90

%

   

-2.11

%

Market Return         

   

-0.97

%

   

-2.23

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

-2.04

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

-0.47

%

 

(a) Inception date is September 30, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

67

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XTOC. 

 

68

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January from its inception (December 31, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January

               

NAV Return         

   

4.88

%

   

-3.25

%

Market Return         

   

4.86

%

   

-3.29

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

-9.58

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

-8.08

%

 

(a) Inception date is December 31, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

69

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XBJA.

 

70

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April from its inception (March 31, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April

               

NAV Return         

   

6.59

%

   

4.49

%

Market Return         

   

6.59

%

   

4.53

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

2.35

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

3.94

%

 

(a) Inception date is March 31, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

71

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XBAP. 

 

72

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July from its inception (June 30, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July

               

NAV Return         

   

9.08

%

   

4.70

%

Market Return         

   

9.07

%

   

4.63

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

-1.64

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

-0.09

%

 

(a) Inception date is June 30, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

73

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XBJL. 

 

74

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October from its inception (September 30, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img037.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October

               

NAV Return         

   

5.11

%

   

2.33

%

Market Return         

   

4.98

%

   

2.20

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

-2.04

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

-0.47

%

 

(a) Inception date is September 30, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

75

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XBOC. 

 

76

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January from its inception (December 31, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img038.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January

               

NAV Return         

   

-3.09

%

   

-18.46

%

Market Return         

   

-3.02

%

   

-18.54

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

-14.54

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return         

   

3.99

%

   

-13.80

%

 

(a) Inception date is December 31, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

77

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/QTJA.

 

78

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April from its inception (March 31, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April

               

NAV Return         

   

1.85

%

   

3.20

%

Market Return         

   

1.90

%

   

3.09

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

0.57

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return         

   

3.99

%

   

1.36

%

 

(a) Inception date is March 31, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

79

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/QTAP. 

 

80

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - July from its inception (June 30, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img040.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - July

               

NAV Return         

   

7.09

%

   

-2.99

%

Market Return         

   

6.87

%

   

-3.09

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

-5.01

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return         

   

3.99

%

   

-4.25

%

 

(a) Inception date is June 30, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

81

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

   

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/QTJL. 

 

82

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - October from its inception (September 30, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img041.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - October

               

NAV Return         

   

0.48

%

   

-7.09

%

Market Return         

   

0.53

%

   

-7.22

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

-6.33

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return         

   

3.99

%

   

-5.57

%

 

(a) Inception date is September 30, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

83

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/QTOC. 

 

84

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF from its inception (June 30, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img042.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF

               

NAV Return         

   

7.40

%

   

3.57

%

Market Return         

   

7.36

%

   

3.62

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

-1.64

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

-0.09

%

 

(a) Inception date is June 30, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.69%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

85

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/BALT. 

 

86

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - Quarterly from its inception (March 31, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

ex_540290img043.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - Quarterly

               

NAV Return         

   

9.14

%

   

3.43

%

Market Return         

   

9.23

%

   

3.37

%

S&P 500® Index - Price Return         

   

0.91

%

   

2.35

%

S&P 500® Index - Total Return         

   

2.66

%

   

3.94

%

 

(a) Inception date is March 31, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

87

 

Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and S&P 500® Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the S&P 500® Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any. 

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index generally representative of the U.S. market for large capitalization stocks. 

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XDSQ. 

 

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Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) 

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly from its inception (March 31, 2021) to April 30, 2023 as compared with the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2023

 
   

One Year

   

Since Inception (a)

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly

               

NAV Return         

   

-3.94

%

   

-4.63

%

Market Return         

   

-3.97

%

   

-4.71

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return         

   

3.04

%

   

0.57

%

NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return         

   

3.99

%

   

1.36

%

 

(a) Inception date is March 31, 2021.

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. As of the latest prospectus, the net expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%. For the most recent performance, please visit the Funds website at innovatoretfs.com. 

 

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Fund Performance 

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The line graph and performance table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown for the Fund and NASDAQ-100 Index - Total Return include the reinvestment of all dividends, if any. Returns shown for the NASDAQ-100 Index - Price Return do not include the reinvestment of dividends, if any.

 

The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. The NASDAQ-100 Price Index reflects companies across major industry groups including computer hardware and software, telecommunications, retail/wholesale trade and biotechnologies. It does not contain securities of financial companies including investment companies.

 

The Fund’s portfolio holdings may differ significantly from the securities held in the relevant index and, unlike an exchange-traded fund, the performance of an unmanaged index does not reflect deductions for transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. 

 

You cannot invest directly in an index. 

 

Premium/Discount Information: 

 

Information regarding the differences between the price of the Fund’s shares on the secondary market and the Fund’s net asset value is available at Innovatoretfs.com/XDQQ. 

  

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Expense Example

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other Fund expenses; and (2) transaction costs, including brokerage commissions on the purchase and sale of Fund shares. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds.

 

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the respective period and held for the entire period from November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023 for each Fund.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The following table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 equals 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the applicable line under the heading titled “Expenses Paid During the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

 

                   

Expenses Paid

 
   

Beginning

   

Ending

   

During the

 
   

Account Value

   

Account Value

   

Period (a)

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - January (NAV)         

 

$

1,000.00

   

$

1,201.80

   

$

4.64

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,103.90

     

4.43

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,179.70

     

4.59

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,156.10

     

4.54

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,141.10

     

4.72

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,125.40

     

4.69

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,087.80

     

4.61

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,128.90

     

4.70

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,077.10

     

4.07

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,128.80

     

4.17

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,129.10

     

4.17

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,124.90

     

4.16

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,007.90

     

3.93

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,032.90

     

3.98

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

994.90

     

3.91

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,014.70

     

3.95

 

Innovator Double Stacker ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,109.40

     

4.13

 

Innovator Double Stacker ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,131.20

     

4.17

 

Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,084.20

     

4.08

 

Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,105.30

     

4.12

 

Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,081.30

     

4.08

 

Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,100.40

     

4.11

 

Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 9 Buffer ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,103.70

     

4.12

 

Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 5 Floor ETF - Quarterly (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,062.60

     

4.04

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,099.20

     

4.11

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,079.90

     

4.07

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,139.80

     

4.19

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,120.90

     

4.15

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,094.70

     

4.10

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,076.40

     

4.07

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,142.10

     

4.20

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,115.80

     

4.14

 

 

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Expense Example

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

                   

Expenses Paid

 
   

Beginning

   

Ending

   

During the

 
   

Account Value

   

Account Value

   

Period (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,074.50

     

4.06

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,098.80

     

4.11

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,104.80

     

4.12

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,092.30

     

4.10

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,102.70

     

4.12

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,164.50

     

4.24

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,207.50

     

4.32

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,169.10

     

4.25

 

Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,046.80

     

3.50

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - Quarterly (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,189.50

     

4.29

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,088.10

     

4.09

 

 

(a)         Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the six month period).

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The following table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds with other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions on the purchase and sale of Fund shares with respect to the Funds. Therefore, the table below is useful in comparing the ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs could have been higher.

 

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Expense Example

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

                   

Expenses Paid

 
   

Beginning

   

Ending

   

During the

 
   

Account Value

   

Account Value

   

Period (a)

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - January (NAV)         

 

$

1,000.00

   

$

1,020.58

   

$

4.26

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.58

     

4.26

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.58

     

4.26

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.58

     

4.26

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.38

     

4.46

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.38

     

4.46

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.38

     

4.46

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.38

     

4.46

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Double Stacker ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Double Stacker ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 9 Buffer ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 5 Floor ETF - Quarterly (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - July (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - October (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,021.37

     

3.50

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - Quarterly (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly (NAV)         

   

1,000.00

     

1,020.88

     

3.96

 

 

(a)          Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the six month period).

  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 102.50% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 100.45%

                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $0.66         

   

28,786

   

$

211,922,532

   

$

205,157,822

 
                     

205,157,822

 

PUT OPTIONS - 2.05%

                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $65.64         

   

28,786

     

211,922,532

     

4,202,756

 
                     

4,202,756

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $200,220,359)         

                   

209,360,578

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.20%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.20%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

400,014

             

400,014

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $400,014)         

                   

400,014

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $200,620,373) - 102.70%         

                   

209,760,592

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (2.70)%         

                   

(5,518,577

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

204,242,015

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

102.50

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.20

 

Total Investments         

   

102.70

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(2.70

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Options Written (a)

         

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

         

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF         

 

12/29/2023

   

$

80.42

     

28,786

   

$

(211,922,532

)

 

$

(3,713,394

)

                                     

(3,713,394

)

Put Options

                                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF         

 

12/29/2023

     

55.79

     

28,786

     

(211,922,532

)

   

(1,698,374

)

                                     

(1,698,374

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $7,545,581)         

                           

$

(5,411,768

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

       

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 103.47% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 99.20%

                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $0.72         

   

31,283

   

$

230,305,446

   

$

223,200,138

 
                     

223,200,138

 

PUT OPTIONS - 4.27%

                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $71.52         

   

31,283

     

230,305,446

     

9,606,071

 
                     

9,606,071

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $230,552,978)         

                   

232,806,209

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.20%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.20%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

452,950

             

452,950

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $452,950)         

                   

452,950

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $231,005,928) - 103.67%         

                   

233,259,159

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (3.67)%          

                   

(8,261,186

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

224,997,973

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

103.47

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.20

 

Total Investments         

   

103.67

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(3.67

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
96

INNOVATOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPED POWER BUFFER ETF - APRIL

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF         

 

3/28/2024

   

$

82.96

     

31,283

   

$

(230,305,446

)

 

$

(4,180,660

)

                                     

(4,180,660

)

Put Options

                                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF         

 

3/28/2024

     

60.79

     

31,283

     

(230,305,446

)

   

(3,966,372

)

                                     

(3,966,372

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $8,122,386)         

                           

$

(8,147,032

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
97

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 101.11% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 100.88%

                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $0.62         

   

15,430

   

$

113,595,660

   

$

111,003,420

 
                     

111,003,420

 

PUT OPTIONS - 0.23%

                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $62.49         

   

15,430

     

113,595,660

     

246,880

 
                     

246,880

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $96,663,170)         

                   

111,250,300

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.17%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.17%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

189,335

             

189,335

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $189,335)         

                   

189,335

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $96,852,505) - 101.28%         

                   

111,439,635

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (1.28)%         

                   

(1,398,986

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

110,040,649

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

101.11

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.17

 

Total Investments         

   

101.28

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(1.28

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
98

INNOVATOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPED POWER BUFFER ETF - JULY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a) 

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

74.96

     

15,430

   

$

(113,595,660

)

 

$

(1,249,830

)

                                     

(1,249,830

)

Put Options

                                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF         

 

6/30/2023

     

53.12

     

15,430

     

(113,595,660

)

   

(108,010

)

                                     

(108,010

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $4,931,018)         

                           

$

(1,357,840

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

99

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)  

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 108.32% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 107.81%

                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $0.56         

   

15,769

   

$

116,091,378

   

$

113,448,809

 
                     

113,448,809

 

PUT OPTIONS - 0.51%

                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $56.01         

   

15,769

     

116,091,378

     

541,192

 
                     

541,192

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $93,298,717)         

                   

113,990,001

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.19%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.19%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)          

 

$

202,834

             

202,834

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $202,834)         

                   

202,834

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $93,501,551) - 108.51%         

                   

114,192,835

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (8.51)%          

                   

(8,954,842

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

105,237,993

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

108.32

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.19

 

Total Investments         

   

108.51

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(8.51

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
100

INNOVATOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPED POWER BUFFER ETF - OCTOBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a) 

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF         

 

9/29/2023

   

$

70.15

     

15,769

   

$

(116,091,378

)

 

$

(8,645,039

)

                                     

(8,645,039

)

Put Options

                                       

EFA iShares MSCI EAFE ETF         

 

9/29/2023

     

47.61

     

15,769

     

(116,091,378

)

   

(237,008

)

                                     

(237,008

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $4,714,655)         

                           

$

(8,882,047

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

101

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 102.13% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 97.72%

                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $0.38         

   

29,745

   

$

116,392,185

   

$

113,054,200

 
                     

113,054,200

 

PUT OPTIONS - 4.41%

                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $37.90         

   

29,745

     

116,392,185

     

5,103,945

 
                     

5,103,945

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $119,286,833)         

                   

118,158,145

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.18%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.18%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

205,718

             

205,718

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $205,718)         

                   

205,718

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $119,492,551) - 102.31%         

                   

118,363,863

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (2.31)%         

                   

(2,672,025

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

115,691,838

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

102.13

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.18

 

Total Investments         

   

102.31

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(2.31

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
102

INNOVATOR EMERGING MARKETS POWER BUFFER ETF JANUARY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a) 

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF         

 

12/29/2023

   

$

47.21

     

29,745

   

$

(116,392,185

)

 

$

(717,449

)

                                     

(717,449

)

Put Options

                                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF         

 

12/29/2023

     

32.22

     

29,745

     

(116,392,185

)

   

(1,870,961

)

                                     

(1,870,961

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $5,193,440)         

                           

$

(2,588,410

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

103

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 105.00% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 97.84%

                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $0.39         

   

13,076

   

$

51,166,388

   

$

49,746,204

 
                     

49,746,204

 

PUT OPTIONS - 7.16%

                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $39.46         

   

13,076

     

51,166,388

     

3,639,966

 
                     

3,639,966

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $53,533,435)         

                   

53,386,170

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.18%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.18%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

90,012

             

90,012

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $90,012)         

                   

90,012

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $53,623,447) - 105.18%         

                   

53,476,182

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (5.18)%          

                   

(2,632,739

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

50,843,443

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

105.00

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.18

 

Total Investments         

   

105.18

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(5.18

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
104

INNOVATOR EMERGING MARKETS POWER BUFFER ETF APRIL

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF         

 

3/28/2024

   

$

46.81

     

13,076

   

$

(51,166,388

)

 

$

(992,469

)

                                     

(992,469

)

Put Options

                                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF         

 

3/28/2024

     

33.54

     

13,076

     

(51,166,388

)

   

(1,607,171

)

                                     

(1,607,171

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $2,499,033)         

                           

$

(2,599,640

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

105

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 100.40% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 96.73%

                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $0.40         

   

22,912

   

$

89,654,656

   

$

88,200,661

 
                     

88,200,661

 

PUT OPTIONS - 3.67%

                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $40.10         

   

22,912

     

89,654,656

     

3,341,944

 
                     

3,341,944

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $94,726,465)         

                   

91,542,605

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.18%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.18%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

164,748

             

164,748

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $164,748)         

                   

164,748

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $94,891,213) - 100.58%         

                   

91,707,353

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (0.58)%          

                   

(529,836

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

91,177,517

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

100.40

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.18

 

Total Investments         

   

100.58

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(0.58

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
106

INNOVATOR EMERGING MARKETS POWER BUFFER ETF JULY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

47.75

     

22,912

   

$

(89,654,656

)

 

$

(132,889

)

                                     

(132,889

)

Put Options

                                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF         

 

6/30/2023

     

34.09

     

22,912

     

(89,654,656

)

   

(331,767

)

                                     

(331,767

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $4,154,106)         

                           

$

(464,656

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

107

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)  

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 101.33% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 99.88%

                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $0.35         

   

7,944

   

$

31,084,872

   

$

30,634,448

 
                     

30,634,448

 

PUT OPTIONS - 1.45%

                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $34.88         

   

7,944

     

31,084,872

     

445,499

 
                     

445,499

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $29,224,949)         

                   

31,079,947

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.15%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.15%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

45,179

             

45,179

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $45,179)         

                   

45,179

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $29,270,128) - 101.48%         

                   

31,125,126

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (1.48)%          

                   

(456,341

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

30,668,785

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

101.33

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.15

 

Total Investments         

   

101.48

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(1.48

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
108

INNOVATOR EMERGING MARKETS POWER BUFFER ETF OCTOBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF         

 

9/29/2023

   

$

43.65

     

7,944

   

$

(31,084,872

)

 

$

(291,704

)

                                     

(291,704

)

Put Options

                                       

EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF         

 

9/29/2023

     

29.65

     

7,944

     

(31,084,872

)

   

(142,197

)

                                     

(142,197

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $1,655,798)         

                           

$

(433,901

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

109

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 110.26% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 107.97%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $2.66         

   

3,220

   

$

103,864,320

   

$

102,473,280

 
                     

102,473,280

 

PUT OPTIONS - 2.29%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $266.28         

   

3,220

     

103,864,320

     

2,170,280

 
                     

2,170,280

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $91,614,656)         

                   

104,643,560

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.21%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.21%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

200,063

             

200,063

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $200,063)         

                   

200,063

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $91,814,719) - 110.47%         

                   

104,843,623

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (10.47)%         

                   

(9,935,194

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

94,908,429

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

110.26

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.21

 

Total Investments         

   

110.47

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(10.47

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
110

INNOVATOR GROWTH-100 POWER BUFFER ETF JANUARY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

12/29/2023

   

$

323.72

     

3,220

   

$

(103,864,320

)

 

$

(8,987,020

)

                                     

(8,987,020

)

Put Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

12/29/2023

     

226.34

     

3,220

     

(103,864,320

)

   

(946,680

)

                                     

(946,680

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $7,239,184)         

                           

$

(9,933,700

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

111

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 105.84% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 99.08%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $3.21         

   

3,479

   

$

112,218,624

   

$

110,495,371

 
                     

110,495,371

 

PUT OPTIONS - 6.76%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $320.93         

   

3,479

     

112,218,624

     

7,540,698

 
                     

7,540,698

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $117,881,985)         

                   

118,036,069

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.25%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.25%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

279,400

             

279,400

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $279,400)         

                   

279,400

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $118,161,385) - 106.09%         

                   

118,315,469

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (6.09)%          

                   

(6,789,627

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

111,525,842

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

105.84

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.25

 

Total Investments         

   

106.09

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(6.09

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
112

INNOVATOR GROWTH-100 POWER BUFFER ETF APRIL

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

3/28/2024

   

$

377.61

     

3,479

   

$

(112,218,624

)

 

$

(3,280,453

)

                                     

(3,280,453

)

Put Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

3/28/2024

     

272.79

     

3,479

     

(112,218,624

)

   

(3,452,908

)

                                     

(3,452,908

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $7,584,049)         

                           

$

(6,733,361

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

113

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 101.51% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 100.98%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $2.80         

   

2,421

   

$

78,091,776

   

$

77,317,105

 
                     

77,317,105

 

PUT OPTIONS - 0.53%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $280.28         

   

2,421

     

78,091,776

     

404,428

 
                     

404,428

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $72,327,193)         

                   

77,721,533

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.24%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.24%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)          

 

$

184,867

             

184,867

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $184,867)         

                   

184,867

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $72,512,060) - 101.75%         

                   

77,906,400

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (1.75)%         

                   

(1,340,314

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

76,566,086

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

101.51

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.24

 

Total Investments         

   

101.75

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(1.75

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
114

INNOVATOR GROWTH-100 POWER BUFFER ETF JULY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

335.86

     

2,421

   

$

(78,091,776

)

 

$

(1,206,578

)

                                     

(1,206,578

)

Put Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

6/30/2023

     

238.24

     

2,421

     

(78,091,776

)

   

(82,871

)

                                     

(82,871

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $7,226,352)         

                           

$

(1,289,449

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

115

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 105.95% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 104.59%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $2.67         

   

2,804

   

$

90,445,824

   

$

89,445,104

 
                     

89,445,104

 

PUT OPTIONS - 1.36%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $267.26         

   

2,804

     

90,445,824

     

1,160,492

 
                     

1,160,492

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $81,293,290)         

                   

90,605,596

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.24%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.24%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)          

 

$

203,590

             

203,590

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $203,590)         

                   

203,590

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $81,496,880) - 106.19%         

                   

90,809,186

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (6.19)%         

                   

(5,288,453

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

85,520,733

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

105.95

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.24

 

Total Investments         

   

106.19

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(6.19

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
116

INNOVATOR GROWTH-100 POWER BUFFER ETF OCTOBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

9/29/2023

   

$

329.83

     

2,804

   

$

(90,445,824

)

 

$

(4,799,775

)

                                     

(4,799,775

)

Put Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

9/29/2023

     

227.17

     

2,804

     

(90,445,824

)

   

(433,049

)

                                     

(433,049

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $7,111,460)         

                           

$

(5,232,824

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

117

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 102.76% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 97.03%

                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $1.74         

   

9,927

   

$

173,921,040

   

$

170,283,589

 
                     

170,283,589

 

PUT OPTIONS - 5.73%

                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $174.36         

   

9,927

     

173,921,040

     

10,049,201

 
                     

10,049,201

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $186,560,194)         

                   

180,332,790

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.26%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.26%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

464,809

             

464,809

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $464,809)         

                   

464,809

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $187,025,003) - 103.02%         

                   

180,797,599

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (3.02)%          

                   

(5,302,318

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

175,495,281

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

102.76

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.26

 

Total Investments         

   

103.02

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(3.02

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
118

INNOVATOR U.S. SMALL CAP POWER BUFFER ETF - JANUARY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a) 

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF         

 

12/29/2023

   

$

211.92

     

9,927

   

$

(173,921,040

)

 

$

(1,273,733

)

                                     

(1,273,733

)

Put Options

                                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF         

 

12/29/2023

     

148.21

     

9,927

     

(173,921,040

)

   

(3,917,591

)

                                     

(3,917,591

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $11,810,891)         

                           

$

(5,191,324

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

119

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 104.68% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 97.22%

                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $1.78         

   

7,192

   

$

126,003,840

   

$

123,010,026

 
                     

123,010,026

 

PUT OPTIONS - 7.46%

                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $178.40         

   

7,192

     

126,003,840

     

9,438,925

 
                     

9,438,925

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $134,147,144)         

                   

132,448,951

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.26%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.26%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

330,479

             

330,479

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $330,479)         

                   

330,479

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $134,477,623) - 104.94%         

                   

132,779,430

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (4.94)%          

                   

(6,256,205

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

126,523,225

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

104.68

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.26

 

Total Investments         

   

104.94

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(4.94

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
120

INNOVATOR U.S. SMALL CAP POWER BUFFER ETF - APRIL

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF         

 

3/28/2024

   

$

210.89

     

7,192

   

$

(126,003,840

)

 

$

(2,118,260

)

                                     

(2,118,260

)

Put Options

                                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF         

 

3/28/2024

     

151.64

     

7,192

     

(126,003,840

)

   

(4,073,837

)

                                     

(4,073,837

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $7,401,545)         

                           

$

(6,192,097

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

121

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 100.16% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 98.29%

                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $1.69         

   

3,940

   

$

69,028,800

   

$

68,225,158

 
                     

68,225,158

 

PUT OPTIONS - 1.87%

                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $169.36         

   

3,940

     

69,028,800

     

1,299,097

 
                     

1,299,097

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $71,595,507)         

                   

69,524,255

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.26%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.26%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

177,008

             

177,008

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $177,008)         

                   

177,008

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $71,772,515) - 100.42%         

                   

69,701,263

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (0.42)%         

                   

(290,852

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

69,410,411

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

100.16

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.26

 

Total Investments         

   

100.42

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(0.42

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
122

INNOVATOR U.S. SMALL CAP POWER BUFFER ETF - JULY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

203.25

     

3,940

   

$

(69,028,800

)

 

$

(26,871

)

                                     

(26,871

)

Put Options

                                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF         

 

6/30/2023

     

143.96

     

3,940

     

(69,028,800

)

   

(219,418

)

                                     

(219,418

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $5,302,376)         

                           

$

(246,289

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

123

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 101.27% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 98.25%

                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $1.65         

   

4,328

   

$

75,826,560

   

$

74,607,795

 
                     

74,607,795

 

PUT OPTIONS - 3.02%

                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $164.92         

   

4,328

     

75,826,560

     

2,289,253

 
                     

2,289,253

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $77,182,595)         

                   

76,897,048

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.25%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.25%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)          

 

$

187,894

             

187,894

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $187,894)         

                   

187,894

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $77,370,489) - 101.52%         

                   

77,084,942

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (1.52)%          

                   

(1,148,872

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

75,936,070

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

101.27

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.25

 

Total Investments         

   

101.52

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(1.52

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
124

INNOVATOR U.S. SMALL CAP POWER BUFFER ETF - OCTOBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF         

 

9/29/2023

   

$

205.00

     

4,328

   

$

(75,826,560

)

 

$

(331,049

)

                                     

(331,049

)

Put Options

                                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF         

 

9/29/2023

     

140.18

     

4,328

     

(75,826,560

)

   

(767,960

)

                                     

(767,960

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $6,554,198)         

                           

$

(1,099,009

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

125

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 119.32% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 119.32%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $266.30         

   

91

   

$

2,935,296

   

$

640,415

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $3.87         

   

63

     

2,620,359

     

2,568,141

 
                     

3,208,556

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $2,672,818)         

                   

3,208,556

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.70%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.70%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

18,876

             

18,876

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $18,876)         

                   

18,876

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $2,691,694) - 120.02%         

                   

3,227,432

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (20.02)%          

                   

(538,367

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

2,689,065

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

119.32

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.70

 

Total Investments         

   

120.02

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(20.02

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
126

INNOVATOR DOUBLE STACKER ETF - JANUARY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

12/29/2023

   

$

299.17

     

91

   

$

(2,935,296

)

 

$

(405,490

)

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

12/29/2023

     

429.66

     

63

     

(2,620,359

)

   

(131,334

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $287,077)         

                           

$

(536,824

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

127

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 117.55% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 117.55%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $267.29         

   

144

   

$

4,644,864

   

$

924,330

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $3.60         

   

108

     

4,492,044

     

4,422,125

 
                     

5,346,455

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $4,289,128)         

                   

5,346,455

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.42%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.42%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

18,992

             

18,992

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $18,992)         

                   

18,992

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $4,308,120) - 117.97%         

                   

5,365,447

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (17.97)%         

                   

(817,203

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

4,548,244

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

117.55

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.42

 

Total Investments         

   

117.97

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(17.97

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
128

INNOVATOR DOUBLE STACKER ETF - OCTOBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

9/29/2023

   

$

303.23

     

144

   

$

(4,644,864

)

 

$

(501,308

)

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

9/29/2023

     

405.26

     

108

     

(4,492,044

)

   

(313,158

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $471,501)         

                           

$

(814,466

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

129

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 129.19% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 129.19%

                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $174.36         

   

272

   

$

4,765,440

   

$

402,582

 

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $266.28         

   

178

     

5,741,568

     

1,252,974

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $3.77         

   

124

     

5,157,532

     

5,055,942

 
                     

6,711,498

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $5,778,123)         

                   

6,711,498

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.99%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.99%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

51,455

             

51,455

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $51,455)         

                   

51,455

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $5,829,578) - 130.18%         

                   

6,762,953

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (30.18)%         

                   

(1,567,939

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

5,195,014

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

129.19

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.99

 

Total Investments         

   

130.18

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(30.18

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
130

INNOVATOR TRIPLE STACKER ETF JANUARY 

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF         

 

12/29/2023

   

$

187.82

     

272

   

$

(4,765,440

)

 

$

(208,366

)

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

12/29/2023

     

286.84

     

178

     

(5,741,568

)

   

(958,559

)

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

12/29/2023

     

411.95

     

124

     

(5,157,532

)

   

(397,685

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $1,183,727)         

                           

$

(1,564,610

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

131

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 129.37% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 129.37%

                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $164.92         

   

344

   

$

6,026,880

   

$

615,966

 

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $267.25         

   

212

     

6,838,272

     

1,361,561

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $3.62         

   

159

     

6,613,287

     

6,510,042

 
                     

8,487,569

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $7,197,264)         

                   

8,487,569

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.46%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.46%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

29,969

             

29,969

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $29,969)         

                   

29,969

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $7,227,233) - 129.83%         

                   

8,517,538

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (29.83)%         

                   

(1,956,810

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

6,560,728

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

129.37

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.46

 

Total Investments         

   

129.83

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(29.83

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
132

INNOVATOR TRIPLE STACKER ETF OCTOBER 

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF         

 

9/29/2023

   

$

178.66

     

344

   

$

(6,026,880

)

 

$

(304,268

)

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

9/29/2023

     

289.52

     

212

     

(6,838,272

)

   

(963,769

)

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

9/29/2023

     

386.93

     

159

     

(6,613,287

)

   

(684,784

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $1,510,869)         

                           

$

(1,952,821

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

133

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 126.15% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 123.25%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $266.27         

   

237

   

$

7,644,672

   

$

1,668,482

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $3.78         

   

165

     

6,862,845

     

6,727,507

 
                     

8,395,989

 

PUT OPTIONS - 2.90%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $382.41         

   

165

     

6,862,845

     

197,161

 
                     

197,161

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $7,416,687)         

                   

8,593,150

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.30%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.30%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

20,342

             

20,342

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $20,342)         

                   

20,342

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $7,437,029) - 126.45%         

                   

8,613,492

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (26.45)%         

                   

(1,801,734

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%          

                 

$

6,811,758

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

126.15

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.30

 

Total Investments         

   

126.45

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(26.45

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
134

INNOVATOR DOUBLE STACKER 9 BUFFER ETF - JANUARY 

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

12/29/2023

   

$

290.40

     

237

   

$

(7,644,672

)

 

$

(1,211,430

)

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

12/29/2023

     

417.08

     

165

     

(6,862,845

)

   

(472,842

)

                                     

(1,684,272

)

Put Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

12/29/2023

     

348.02

     

165

     

(6,862,845

)

   

(112,958

)

                                     

(112,958

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $1,299,788)         

                           

$

(1,797,230

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

135

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 123.58% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 122.39%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $267.26         

   

472

   

$

15,224,832

   

$

3,030,990

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $3.55         

   

353

     

14,682,329

     

14,455,516

 
                     

17,486,506

 

PUT OPTIONS - 1.19%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $357.17         

   

353

     

14,682,329

     

169,712

 
                     

169,712

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $15,123,867)         

                   

17,656,218

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.31%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.31%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

44,212

             

44,212

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $44,212)         

                   

44,212

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $15,168,079) - 123.89%         

                   

17,700,430

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (23.89)%         

                   

(3,413,298

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

14,287,132

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

123.58

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.31

 

Total Investments         

   

123.89

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(23.89

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
136

INNOVATOR DOUBLE STACKER 9 BUFFER ETF - OCTOBER 

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

9/29/2023

   

$

294.25

     

472

   

$

(15,224,832

)

 

$

(1,968,098

)

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

9/29/2023

     

393.26

     

353

     

(14,682,329

)

   

(1,343,338

)

                                     

(3,311,436

)

Put Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

9/29/2023

     

325.02

     

353

     

(14,682,329

)

   

(92,874

)

                                     

(92,874

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $2,634,677)         

                           

$

(3,404,310

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

137

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 101.60% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 93.72%

                       

TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $1.15         

   

5,063

   

$

53,900,698

   

$

53,103,732

 
                     

53,103,732

 

PUT OPTIONS - 7.88%

                       

TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $115.17         

   

5,063

     

53,900,698

     

4,463,490

 
                     

4,463,490

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $57,868,615)         

                   

57,567,222

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.27%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.27%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

153,957

             

153,957

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $153,957)         

                   

153,957

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $58,022,572) - 101.87%         

                   

57,721,179

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (1.87)%         

                   

(1,058,644

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

56,662,535

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

101.60

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.27

 

Total Investments         

   

101.87

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(1.87

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
138

INNOVATOR 20+ YEAR TREASURY BOND 9 BUFFER ETF - JULY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

146.27

     

5,063

   

$

(53,900,698

)

 

$

(14,937

)

                                     

(14,937

)

Put Options

                                       

TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF         

 

6/30/2023

     

104.80

     

5,063

     

(53,900,698

)

   

(1,007,992

)

                                     

(1,007,992

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $4,282,096)         

                           

$

(1,022,929

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

139

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 100.32% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 99.48%

                       

TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $0.27         

   

744

   

$

7,920,624

   

$

7,868,402

 
                     

7,868,402

 

PUT OPTIONS - 0.84%

                       

TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $100.95         

   

744

     

7,920,624

     

66,685

 
                     

66,685

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $7,949,683)         

                   

7,935,087

 
                         

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.14%

 

Principal Amount

                 

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.14%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.800% (c)         

 

$

11,357

             

11,357

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $11,357)         

                   

11,357

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $7,961,040) - 100.46%         

                   

7,946,444

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (0.46)%         

                   

(36,530

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

7,909,914

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

100.32

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.14

 

Total Investments         

   

100.46

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(0.46

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
140

INNOVATOR 20+ YEAR TREASURY BOND 5 FLOOR ETF QUARTERLY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

117.93

     

744

   

$

(7,920,624

)

 

$

(31,627

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $60,242)         

                                 

$

(31,627

)

                                         

(a) Exchange-Traded.

                                       

 

141

 

Schedule of Investments

       

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

       

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 109.39% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 109.39%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $382.44         

   

246

   

$

10,231,878

   

$

1,319,070

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $3.85         

   

246

     

10,231,878

     

10,028,451

 
                     

11,347,521

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $10,360,013)         

                   

11,347,521

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.40%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.40%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)          

 

$

41,348

             

41,348

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $41,348)         

                   

41,348

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $10,401,361) - 109.79%         

                   

11,388,869

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (9.79)%          

                   

(1,015,806

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

10,373,063

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

109.39

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.40

 

Total Investments         

   

109.79

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(9.79

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
142

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED ETF JANUARY  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

12/29/2023

   

$

430.23

     

492

   

$

(20,463,756

)

 

$

(1,009,333

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $838,807)         

                           

$

(1,009,333

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

143

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 106.89% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 106.89%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $409.40         

   

97

   

$

4,034,521

   

$

393,566

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $4.12         

   

97

     

4,034,521

     

3,941,402

 
                     

4,334,968

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $4,237,458)         

                   

4,334,968

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.11%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 1.11%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

44,980

             

44,980

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $44,980)         

                   

44,980

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $4,282,438) - 108.00%         

                   

4,379,948

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (8.00)%         

                   

(324,482

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

4,055,466

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

106.89

%

Short Term Investments         

   

1.11

 

Total Investments         

   

108.00

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(8.00

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
144

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED ETF APRIL  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

3/28/2024

   

$

449.88

     

194

   

$

(8,069,042

)

 

$

(322,595

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $307,215)         

                           

$

(322,595

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

145

 

Schedule of Investments

         

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

         

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 101.48% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 101.48%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $377.24         

   

59

   

$

2,453,987

   

$

253,539

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $3.74         

   

59

     

2,453,987

     

2,424,164

 
                     

2,677,703

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $2,493,627)         

                   

2,677,703

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.24%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 1.24%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

32,736

             

32,736

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $32,736)         

                   

32,736

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $2,526,363) - 102.72%         

                   

2,710,439

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (2.72)%         

                   

(71,797

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

2,638,642

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

101.48

%

Short Term Investments         

   

1.24

 

Total Investments         

   

102.72

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(2.72

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
146

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED ETF JULY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

424.86

     

118

   

$

(4,907,974

)

 

$

(70,246

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $197,988)         

                           

$

(70,246

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

147

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 113.29% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 113.29%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $357.17         

   

961

   

$

39,970,873

   

$

6,558,921

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $3.61         

   

961

     

39,970,873

     

39,347,789

 
                     

45,906,710

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $37,517,500)         

                   

45,906,710

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.23%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.23%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

93,797

             

93,797

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $93,797)         

                   

93,797

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $37,611,297) - 113.52%         

                   

46,000,507

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (13.52)%         

                   

(5,480,100

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

40,520,407

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

113.29

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.23

 

Total Investments         

   

113.52

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(13.52

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
148

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED ETF OCTOBER  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

9/29/2023

   

$

406.11

     

1,922

   

$

(79,941,746

)

 

$

(5,454,636

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $3,403,508)         

                           

$

(5,454,636

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

149

 

Schedule of Investments

         

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

         

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 122.66% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 122.66%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $382.42         

   

544

   

$

22,626,592

   

$

2,917,809

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $3.79         

   

272

     

11,313,296

     

11,089,933

 
                     

14,007,742

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $12,582,606)         

                   

14,007,742

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.33%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.33%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

37,798

             

37,798

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $37,798)         

                   

37,798

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $12,620,404) - 122.99%         

                   

14,045,540

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (22.99)%         

                   

(2,625,936

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

11,419,604

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

122.66

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.33

 

Total Investments         

   

122.99

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(22.99

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
150

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED PLUS ETF JANUARY  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

12/29/2023

   

$

411.92

     

816

   

$

(33,939,888

)

 

$

(2,618,683

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $2,092,774)         

                           

$

(2,618,683

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

151

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 117.64% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 117.64%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $409.38         

   

194

   

$

8,069,042

   

$

787,393

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $4.06         

   

97

     

4,034,521

     

3,941,957

 
                     

4,729,350

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $4,632,981)         

                   

4,729,350

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.29%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.29%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

11,528

             

11,528

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $11,528)         

                   

11,528

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $4,644,509) - 117.93%         

                   

4,740,878

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (17.93)%         

                   

(720,762

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

4,020,116

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

117.64

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.29

 

Total Investments         

   

117.93

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(17.93

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
152

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED PLUS ETF APRIL  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

3/28/2024

   

$

434.69

     

291

   

$

(12,103,563

)

 

$

(718,968

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $689,291)         

                           

$

(718,968

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

153

 

Schedule of Investments

         

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

         

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 112.16% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 112.16%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $377.25         

   

536

   

$

22,293,848

   

$

2,302,843

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $3.75         

   

268

     

11,146,924

     

11,011,193

 
                     

13,314,036

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $12,426,150)         

                   

13,314,036

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.14%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.14%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

17,204

             

17,204

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $17,204)         

                   

17,204

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $12,443,354) - 112.30%         

                   

13,331,240

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (12.30)%         

                   

(1,461,047

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

11,870,193

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

112.16

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.14

 

Total Investments         

   

112.30

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(12.30

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
154

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED PLUS ETF JULY  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

406.41

     

804

   

$

(33,440,772

)

 

$

(1,453,455

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $2,013,551)         

                           

$

(1,453,455

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

155

 

Schedule of Investments

         

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

         

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 130.74% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 130.74%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $357.18         

   

1,030

   

$

42,840,790

   

$

7,028,947

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $3.53         

   

515

     

21,420,395

     

21,090,497

 
                     

28,119,444

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $23,924,072)         

                   

28,119,444

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.28%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.28%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

59,184

             

59,184

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $59,184)         

                   

59,184

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $23,983,256) - 131.02%         

                   

28,178,628

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (31.02)%         

                   

(6,671,206

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

21,507,422

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

130.74

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.28

 

Total Investments         

   

131.02

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(31.02

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
156

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED PLUS ETF OCTOBER  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

9/29/2023

   

$

386.90

     

1,545

   

$

(64,261,185

)

 

$

(6,657,760

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $4,912,424)         

                           

$

(6,657,760

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

157

 

Schedule of Investments

       

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

       

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 115.39% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 112.48%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $382.43         

   

1,484

   

$

61,724,012

   

$

7,958,455

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $3.80         

   

1,484

     

61,724,012

     

60,503,942

 
                     

68,462,397

 

PUT OPTIONS - 2.91%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $382.42         

   

1,484

     

61,724,012

     

1,773,528

 
                     

1,773,528

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $66,903,866)         

                   

70,235,925

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.27%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.27%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

165,000

             

165,000

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $165,000)         

                   

165,000

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $67,068,866) - 115.66%         

                   

70,400,925

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (15.66)%         

                   

(9,529,959

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

60,870,966

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

115.39

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.27

 

Total Investments         

   

115.66

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(15.66

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
158

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED 9 BUFFER ETF JANUARY  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

12/29/2023

   

$

417.23

     

2,968

   

$

(123,448,024

)

 

$

(8,476,341

)

                                     

(8,476,341

)

Put Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

12/29/2023

     

348.00

     

1,484

     

(61,724,012

)

   

(1,015,590

)

                                     

(1,015,590

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $9,405,318)         

                           

$

(9,491,931

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

159

 

Schedule of Investments

       

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

       

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 113.66% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 108.40%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $409.39         

   

1,281

   

$

53,280,633

   

$

5,198,375

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $4.07         

   

1,281

     

53,280,633

     

52,056,983

 
                     

57,255,358

 

PUT OPTIONS - 5.26%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $409.38         

   

1,281

     

53,280,633

     

2,779,245

 
                     

2,779,245

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $59,391,634)         

                   

60,034,603

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.29%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.29%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

153,945

             

153,945

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $153,945)         

                   

153,945

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $59,545,579) - 113.95%         

                   

60,188,548

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (13.95)%         

                   

(7,371,015

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

52,817,533

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

113.66

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.29

 

Total Investments         

   

113.95

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(13.95

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
160

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED 9 BUFFER ETF APRIL  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

3/28/2024

   

$

439.40

     

2,562

   

$

(106,561,266

)

 

$

(5,651,081

)

                                     

(5,651,081

)

Put Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

3/28/2024

     

372.53

     

1,281

     

(53,280,633

)

   

(1,692,585

)

                                     

(1,692,585

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $7,385,259)         

                           

$

(7,343,666

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

161

 

Schedule of Investments

         

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

         

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 107.07% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 106.53%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $377.26         

   

787

   

$

32,733,691

   

$

3,380,511

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $3.80         

   

787

     

32,733,691

     

32,331,211

 
                     

35,711,722

 

PUT OPTIONS - 0.54%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $377.27         

   

787

     

32,733,691

     

181,703

 
                     

181,703

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $37,553,807)         

                   

35,893,425

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.29%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.29%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)          

 

$

97,042

             

97,042

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $97,042)         

                   

97,042

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $37,650,849) - 107.36%         

                   

35,990,467

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (7.36)%          

                   

(2,469,857

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

33,520,610

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

107.07

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.29

 

Total Investments         

   

107.36

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(7.36

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
162

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED 9 BUFFER ETF JULY  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

410.30

     

1,574

   

$

(65,467,382

)

 

$

(2,384,862

)

                                     

(2,384,862

)

Put Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

6/30/2023

     

343.31

     

787

     

(32,733,691

)

   

(63,936

)

                                     

(63,936

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $4,962,288)         

                           

$

(2,448,798

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

163

 

Schedule of Investments

         

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

         

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 119.43% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 118.24%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $357.19         

   

1,234

   

$

51,325,762

   

$

8,419,989

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $3.54         

   

1,234

     

51,325,762

     

50,534,089

 
                     

58,954,078

 

PUT OPTIONS - 1.19%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $357.20         

   

1,234

     

51,325,762

     

593,628

 
                     

593,628

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $53,837,640)         

                   

59,547,706

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.26%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.26%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

131,520

             

131,520

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $131,520)         

                   

131,520

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $53,969,160) - 119.69%         

                   

59,679,226

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (19.69)%          

                   

(9,817,270

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

49,861,956

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

119.43

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.26

 

Total Investments         

   

119.69

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(19.69

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
164

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED 9 BUFFER ETF OCTOBER  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

9/29/2023

   

$

392.90

     

2,468

   

$

(102,651,524

)

 

$

(9,461,325

)

                                     

(9,461,325

)

Put Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

9/29/2023

     

325.04

     

1,234

     

(51,325,762

)

   

(324,776

)

                                     

(324,776

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $9,047,200)         

                           

$

(9,786,101

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

165

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 150.55% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 150.55%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $266.29         

   

2,164

   

$

69,801,984

   

$

15,230,989

 

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 12/29/2023, Strike Price $2.67         

   

1,082

     

34,900,992

     

34,453,791

 
                     

49,684,780

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $40,369,683)         

                   

49,684,780

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.32%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.32%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

106,688

             

106,688

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $106,688)         

                   

106,688

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $40,476,371) - 150.87%         

                   

49,791,468

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (50.87)%         

                   

(16,788,424

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

33,003,044

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

150.55

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.32

 

Total Investments         

   

150.87

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(50.87

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
166

INNOVATOR GROWTH ACCELERATED PLUS ETF JANUARY  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

12/29/2023

   

$

289.69

     

3,246

   

$

(104,702,976

)

 

$

(16,768,057

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $10,048,680)         

                           

$

(16,768,057

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

167

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 120.58% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 120.58%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $320.94         

   

592

   

$

19,095,552

   

$

2,103,790

 

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 3/28/2024, Strike Price $3.22         

   

296

     

9,547,776

     

9,400,877

 
                     

11,504,667

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $11,297,745)         

                   

11,504,667

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.34%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.34%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

32,893

             

32,893

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $32,893)         

                   

32,893

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $11,330,638) - 120.92%         

                   

11,537,560

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (20.92)%         

                   

(1,996,498

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

9,541,062

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

120.58

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.34

 

Total Investments         

   

120.92

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(20.92

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
168

INNOVATOR GROWTH ACCELERATED PLUS ETF APRIL  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

3/28/2024

   

$

344.23

     

888

   

$

(28,643,328

)

 

$

(1,993,401

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $1,920,531)         

                           

$

(1,993,401

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

169

 

Schedule of Investments

         

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

         

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 121.12% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 121.12%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $280.28         

   

462

   

$

14,902,272

   

$

2,125,311

 

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $2.81         

   

231

     

7,451,136

     

7,376,992

 
                     

9,502,303

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $9,259,148)         

                   

9,502,303

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.55%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.55%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)          

 

$

43,056

             

43,056

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $43,056)         

                   

43,056

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $9,302,204) - 121.67%         

                   

9,545,359

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (21.67)%         

                   

(1,700,201

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

7,845,158

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

121.12

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.55

 

Total Investments         

   

121.67

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(21.67

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
170

INNOVATOR GROWTH ACCELERATED PLUS ETF JULY  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

304.97

     

693

   

$

(22,353,408

)

 

$

(1,694,940

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $1,470,939)         

                           

$

(1,694,940

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

171

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 139.79% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 139.79%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $267.27         

   

778

   

$

25,095,168

   

$

4,995,312

 

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 9/29/2023, Strike Price $2.68         

   

389

     

12,547,584

     

12,408,377

 
                     

17,403,689

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $13,588,866)         

                   

17,403,689

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.15%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.15%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)          

 

$

18,513

             

18,513

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $18,513)         

                   

18,513

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $13,607,379) - 139.94%         

                   

17,422,202

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (39.94)%         

                   

(4,972,279

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

12,449,923

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

139.79

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.15

 

Total Investments         

   

139.94

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(39.94

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
172

INNOVATOR GROWTH ACCELERATED PLUS ETF OCTOBER  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

9/29/2023

   

$

293.18

     

1,167

   

$

(37,642,752

)

 

$

(4,964,488

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $2,890,056)         

                           

$

(4,964,488

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

173

 

Schedule of Investments

         

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

         

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 102.12% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 100.42%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $1.02         

   

9,180

   

$

381,823,740

   

$

379,654,506

 
                     

379,654,506

 

PUT OPTIONS - 1.70%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $409.39         

   

9,180

     

381,823,740

     

6,447,114

 
                     

6,447,114

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $385,383,575)         

                   

386,101,620

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.14%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.14%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

513,208

             

513,208

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $513,208)         

                   

513,208

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $385,896,783) - 102.26%         

                   

386,614,828

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (2.26)%          

                   

(8,558,382

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

378,056,446

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

102.12

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.14

 

Total Investments         

   

102.26

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(2.26

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
174

INNOVATOR DEFINED WEALTH SHIELD ETF  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

420.12

     

9,180

   

$

(381,823,740

)

 

$

(7,847,890

)

                                     

(7,847,890

)

Put Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

6/30/2023

     

327.51

     

9,180

     

(381,823,740

)

   

(507,379

)

                                     

(507,379

)

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $10,402,893)         

                           

$

(8,355,269

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

175

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 102.45% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 102.45%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $409.39         

   

487

   

$

20,255,791

   

$

770,590

 

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $1.04         

   

487

     

20,255,791

     

20,139,748

 
                     

20,910,338

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $20,590,603)         

                   

20,910,338

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.18%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.18%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)         

 

$

37,276

             

37,276

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $37,276)         

                   

37,276

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $20,627,879) - 102.63%         

                   

20,947,614

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (2.63)%          

                   

(535,873

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

20,411,741

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

102.45

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.18

 

Total Investments         

   

102.63

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(2.63

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
176

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ACCELERATED ETF QUARTERLY  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

426.05

     

974

   

$

(40,511,582

)

 

$

(524,294

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $690,181)         

                           

$

(524,294

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

177

 

Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 102.48% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 102.48%

                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $320.93         

   

337

   

$

10,870,272

   

$

429,574

 

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1, Expires 6/30/2023, Strike Price $0.80         

   

337

     

10,870,272

     

10,829,242

 
                     

11,258,816

 

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $11,317,568)         

                   

11,258,816

 
   

Principal Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.34%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.34%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.650% (c)          

 

$

37,761

             

37,761

 

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $37,761)         

                   

37,761

 
                         

Total Investments (Cost $11,355,329) - 102.82%         

                   

11,296,577

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (2.82)%          

                   

(310,571

)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%         

                 

$

10,986,006

 

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options         

   

102.48

%

Short Term Investments         

   

0.34

 

Total Investments         

   

102.82

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets         

   

(2.82

)

Net Assets         

   

100.00

%

         

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

       

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

(b)

Purchased option contracts are held in connection with corresponding option contracts written short.

(c)

The U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account (the “MMDA”) is a short-term investment vehicle in which the Fund holds cash balances. The MMDA will bear interest at a variable rate that is determined based on conditions and may change daily and by any amount. The rate shown is as of April 30, 2023.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
178

INNOVATOR GROWTH ACCELERATED ETF QUARTERLY  

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)

     

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited) (Continued)

     

 

Description

 

Expiration

   

Strike Price

   

Contracts

   

Notional Amount

   

Value

 

Call Options

                                       

QQQ Investco QQQ Trust Series 1         

 

6/30/2023

   

$

337.14

     

674

   

$

(21,740,544

)

 

$

(303,934

)

                                         

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $529,224)         

                           

$

(303,934

)

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
179

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Assets:

Investments, at value (a)         

Interest receivable         

Receivable for investments sold         

Deposit at broker for options         

Total Assets         

 

Liabilities:

Options written, at value (b)         

Payable to Adviser         

Payable for investments purchased         

Total Liabilities         

Net Assets         

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock         

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)         

Net Assets         

 

Net Asset Value:

Net assets         

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares without par value authorized)         

Net asset value price per share         

 

(a) Cost of investments         

(b) Premiums received         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
180

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator

International Developed Power Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator

International Developed Power Buffer ETF - April

   

Innovator

International Developed Power Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator

International Developed Power Buffer ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

209,760,592

   

$

233,259,159

   

$

111,439,635

   

$

114,192,835

 
   

1,596

     

1,328

     

801

     

771

 
   

36,360

     

     

36,045

     

 
   

141

     

205

     

228

     

100

 
   

209,798,689

     

233,260,692

     

111,476,709

     

114,193,706

 
                               
                               
   

5,411,768

     

8,147,032

     

1,357,840

     

8,882,047

 
   

143,961

     

115,687

     

77,776

     

73,666

 
   

945

     

     

444

     

 
   

5,556,674

     

8,262,719

     

1,436,060

     

8,955,713

 
 

$

204,242,015

   

$

224,997,973

   

$

110,040,649

   

$

105,237,993

 
                               
                               
 

$

199,683,594

   

$

228,013,145

   

$

96,602,224

   

$

89,883,329

 
   

4,558,421

     

(3,015,172

)

   

13,438,425

     

15,354,664

 
 

$

204,242,015

   

$

224,997,973

   

$

110,040,649

   

$

105,237,993

 
                               
                               
 

$

204,242,015

   

$

224,997,973

   

$

110,040,649

   

$

105,237,993

 
 

 

7,050,000

     

9,075,000

     

4,225,000

     

4,100,000

 
 

$

28.97

   

$

24.79

   

$

26.05

   

$

25.67

 
                               
 

$

200,620,373

   

$

231,005,928

   

$

96,852,505

   

$

93,501,551

 
   

7,545,581

     

8,122,386

     

4,931,018

     

4,714,655

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
181

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Assets:

Investments, at value (a)         

Interest receivable         

Deposit at broker for options         

Total Assets         

 

Liabilities:

Options written, at value (b)         

Payable to Adviser         

Total Liabilities         

Net Assets         

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock         

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)         

Net Assets         

 

Net Asset Value:

Net assets         

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares without par value authorized)         

Net asset value price per share         

 

(a) Cost of investments         

(b) Premiums received         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
182

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Emerging

Markets Power

Buffer ETF -
January

   

Innovator Emerging

Markets Power

Buffer ETF -
April

   

Innovator Emerging

Markets Power

Buffer ETF -
July

   

Innovator Emerging

Markets Power

Buffer ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

118,363,863

   

$

53,476,182

   

$

91,707,353

   

$

31,125,126

 
   

778

     

304

     

612

     

182

 
   

99

     

150

     

202

     

104

 
   

118,364,740

     

53,476,636

     

91,708,167

     

31,125,412

 
                               
                               
   

2,588,410

     

2,599,640

     

464,656

     

433,901

 
   

84,492

     

33,553

     

65,994

     

22,726

 
   

2,672,902

     

2,633,193

     

530,650

     

456,627

 
 

$

115,691,838

   

$

50,843,443

   

$

91,177,517

   

$

30,668,785

 
                               
                               
 

$

124,043,493

   

$

56,686,277

   

$

102,756,016

   

$

29,025,190

 
   

(8,351,655

)

   

(5,842,834

)

   

(11,578,499

)

   

1,643,595

 
 

$

115,691,838

   

$

50,843,443

   

$

91,177,517

   

$

30,668,785

 
                               
                               
 

$

115,691,838

   

$

50,843,443

   

$

91,177,517

   

$

30,668,785

 
 

 

4,125,000

     

2,100,000

     

3,950,000

     

1,325,000

 
 

$

28.05

   

$

24.21

   

$

23.08

   

$

23.15

 
                               
 

$

119,492,551

   

$

53,623,447

   

$

94,891,213

   

$

29,270,128

 
   

5,193,440

     

2,499,033

     

4,154,106

     

1,655,798

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
183

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets:

Investments, at value (a)         

Interest receivable         

Receivable for investments sold         

Deposit at broker for options         

Total Assets         

 

Liabilities:

Options written, at value (b)         

Payable to Adviser         

Payable for investments purchased         

Total Liabilities         

Net Assets         

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock         

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)         

Net Assets         

 

Net Asset Value:

Net assets         

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares without par value authorized)         

Net asset value price per share         

 

(a) Cost of investments         

(b) Premiums received         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
184

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Growth-

100 Power Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator Growth-

100 Power Buffer ETF - April

   

Innovator Growth-

100 Power Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator Growth-

100 Power Buffer ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

104,843,623

   

$

118,315,469

   

$

77,906,400

   

$

90,809,186

 
   

854

     

862

     

743

     

790

 
   

64,987

     

     

     

 
   

186

     

202

     

265

     

99

 
   

104,909,650

     

118,316,533

     

77,907,408

     

90,810,075

 
                               
                               
   

9,933,700

     

6,733,361

     

1,289,449

     

5,232,824

 
   

61,344

     

57,330

     

51,873

     

56,518

 
   

6,177

     

     

     

 
   

10,001,221

     

6,790,691

     

1,341,322

     

5,289,342

 
 

$

94,908,429

   

$

111,525,842

   

$

76,566,086

   

$

85,520,733

 
                               
                               
 

$

119,440,222

   

$

113,281,901

   

$

77,915,743

   

$

81,047,217

 
   

(24,531,793

)

   

(1,756,059

)

   

(1,349,657

)

   

4,473,516

 
 

$

94,908,429

   

$

111,525,842

   

$

76,566,086

   

$

85,520,733

 
                               
                               
 

$

94,908,429

   

$

111,525,842

   

$

76,566,086

   

$

85,520,733

 
 

 

2,475,000

     

2,850,000

     

1,575,000

     

2,155,000

 
 

$

38.35

   

$

39.13

   

$

48.61

   

$

39.68

 
                               
 

$

91,814,719

   

$

118,161,385

   

$

72,512,060

   

$

81,496,880

 
   

7,239,184

     

7,584,049

     

7,226,352

     

7,111,460

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
185

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Assets:

Investments, at value (a)         

Interest receivable         

Deposit at broker for options         

Total Assets         

 

Liabilities:

Options written, at value (b)         

Payable to Adviser         

Total Liabilities         

Net Assets         

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock         

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)         

Net Assets         

 

Net Asset Value:

Net assets         

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares without par value authorized)         

Net asset value price per share         

 

(a) Cost of investments         

(b) Premiums received         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
186

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power

Buffer ETF -

 January

   

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power
Buffer ETF -
April

   

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF -
July

   

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

180,797,599

   

$

132,779,430

   

$

69,701,263

   

$

77,084,942

 
   

1,756

     

1,009

     

677

     

763

 
   

173

     

204

     

197

     

101

 
   

180,799,528

     

132,780,643

     

69,702,137

     

77,085,806

 
                               
                               
   

5,191,324

     

6,192,097

     

246,289

     

1,099,009

 
   

112,923

     

65,321

     

45,437

     

50,727

 
   

5,304,247

     

6,257,418

     

291,726

     

1,149,736

 
 

$

175,495,281

   

$

126,523,225

   

$

69,410,411

   

$

75,936,070

 
                               
                               
 

$

192,472,590

   

$

135,411,443

   

$

85,124,068

   

$

76,676,795

 
   

(16,977,309

)

   

(8,888,218

)

   

(15,713,657

)

   

(740,725

)

 

$

175,495,281

   

$

126,523,225

   

$

69,410,411

   

$

75,936,070

 
                               
                               
 

$

175,495,281

   

$

126,523,225

   

$

69,410,411

   

$

75,936,070

 
 

 

5,750,000

     

4,800,000

     

2,850,000

     

2,950,000

 
 

$

30.52

   

$

26.36

   

$

24.35

   

$

25.74

 
                               
 

$

187,025,003

   

$

134,477,623

   

$

71,772,515

   

$

77,370,489

 
   

11,810,891

     

7,401,545

     

5,302,376

     

6,554,198

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
187

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets:

Investments, at value (a)         

Interest receivable         

Deposit at broker for options         

Total Assets         

 

Liabilities:

Options written, at value (b)         

Payable to Adviser         

Total Liabilities         

Net Assets         

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock         

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)         

Net Assets         

 

Net Asset Value:

Net assets         

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares without par value authorized)         

Net asset value price per share         

 

(a) Cost of investments         

(b) Premiums received         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
188

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Double

Stacker ETF -

January

   

Innovator Double

Stacker ETF -

October

   

Innovator Triple

Stacker ETF -
January

   

Innovator Triple

Stacker ETF -

October

 
                               
 

$

3,227,432

   

$

5,365,447

   

$

6,762,953

   

$

8,517,538

 
   

74

     

77

     

125

     

121

 
   

105

     

101

     

106

     

108

 
   

3,227,611

     

5,365,625

     

6,763,184

     

8,517,767

 
                               
                               
   

536,824

     

814,466

     

1,564,610

     

1,952,821

 
   

1,722

     

2,915

     

3,560

     

4,218

 
   

538,546

     

817,381

     

1,568,170

     

1,957,039

 
 

$

2,689,065

   

$

4,548,244

   

$

5,195,014

   

$

6,560,728

 
                               
                               
 

$

4,387,311

   

$

10,582,490

   

$

17,480,798

   

$

15,382,747

 
   

(1,698,246

)

   

(6,034,246

)

   

(12,285,784

)

   

(8,822,019

)

 

$

2,689,065

   

$

4,548,244

   

$

5,195,014

   

$

6,560,728

 
                               
                               
 

$

2,689,065

   

$

4,548,244

   

$

5,195,014

   

$

6,560,728

 
 

 

100,000

     

150,000

     

200,000

     

225,000

 
 

$

26.89

   

$

30.32

   

$

25.98

   

$

29.16

 
                               
 

$

2,691,694

   

$

4,308,120

   

$

5,829,578

   

$

7,227,233

 
   

287,077

     

471,501

     

1,183,727

     

1,510,869

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
189

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Assets:

Investments, at value (a)         

Interest receivable         

Deposit at broker for options         

Total Assets         

 

Liabilities:

Options written, at value (b)         

Payable to Adviser         

Total Liabilities         

Net Assets         

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock         

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)         

Net Assets         

 

Net Asset Value:

Net assets         

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares without par value authorized)         

Net asset value price per share         

 

(a) Cost of investments         

(b) Premiums received         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
190

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Double

Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator Double

Stacker 9 Buffer

ETF - October

   

Innovator 20+ Year

Treasury Bond 9 Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator 20+ Year

Treasury Bond 5 Floor ETF - Quarterly

 
                               
 

$

8,613,492

   

$

17,700,430

   

$

57,721,179

   

$

7,946,444

 
   

89

     

98

     

565

     

49

 
   

48

     

102

     

103

     

204

 
   

8,613,629

     

17,700,630

     

57,721,847

     

7,946,697

 
                               
                               
   

1,797,230

     

3,404,310

     

1,022,929

     

31,627

 
   

4,641

     

9,188

     

36,383

     

5,156

 
   

1,801,871

     

3,413,498

     

1,059,312

     

36,783

 
 

$

6,811,758

   

$

14,287,132

   

$

56,662,535

   

$

7,909,914

 
                               
                               
 

$

11,708,006

   

$

28,704,511

   

$

55,881,082

   

$

9,697,143

 
   

(4,896,248

)

   

(14,417,379

)

   

781,453

     

(1,787,229

)

 

$

6,811,758

   

$

14,287,132

   

$

56,662,535

   

$

7,909,914

 
                               
                               
 

$

6,811,758

   

$

14,287,132

   

$

56,662,535

   

$

7,909,914

 
 

 

250,000

     

475,000

     

2,750,000

     

375,000

 
 

$

27.25

   

$

30.08

   

$

20.60

   

$

21.09

 
                               
 

$

7,437,029

   

$

15,168,079

   

$

58,022,572

   

$

7,961,040

 
   

1,299,788

     

2,634,677

     

4,282,096

     

60,242

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
191

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets:

Investments, at value (a)         

Interest receivable         

Deposit at broker for options         

Total Assets         

 

Liabilities:

Options written, at value (b)         

Payable to Adviser         

Total Liabilities         

Net Assets         

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock         

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)         

Net Assets         

 

Net Asset Value:

Net assets         

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares without par value authorized)         

Net asset value price per share         

 

(a) Cost of investments         

(b) Premiums received         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
192

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated
ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - April

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated
ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

11,388,869

   

$

4,379,948

   

$

2,710,439

   

$

46,000,507

 
   

167

     

128

     

126

     

403

 
   

     

204

     

2

     

100

 
   

11,389,036

     

4,380,280

     

2,710,567

     

46,001,010

 
                               
                               
   

1,009,333

     

322,595

     

70,246

     

5,454,636

 
   

6,640

     

2,219

     

1,679

     

25,967

 
   

1,015,973

     

324,814

     

71,925

     

5,480,603

 
 

$

10,373,063

   

$

4,055,466

   

$

2,638,642

   

$

40,520,407

 
                               
                               
 

$

10,336,600

   

$

4,452,301

   

$

3,700,077

   

$

41,903,987

 
   

36,463

     

(396,835

)

   

(1,061,435

)

   

(1,383,580

)

 

$

10,373,063

   

$

4,055,466

   

$

2,638,642

   

$

40,520,407

 
                               
                               
 

$

10,373,063

   

$

4,055,466

   

$

2,638,642

   

$

40,520,407

 
 

 

475,000

     

150,000

     

100,000

     

1,725,000

 
 

$

21.84

   

$

27.04

   

$

26.39

   

$

23.49

 
                               
 

$

10,401,361

   

$

4,282,438

   

$

2,526,363

   

$

37,611,297

 
   

838,807

     

307,215

     

197,988

     

3,403,508

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
193

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets:

Investments, at value (a)         

Interest receivable         

Deposit at broker for options         

Total Assets         

 

Liabilities:

Options written, at value (b)         

Payable to Adviser         

Total Liabilities         

Net Assets         

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock         

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)         

Net Assets         

 

Net Asset Value:

Net assets         

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares without par value authorized)         

Net asset value price per share         

 

(a) Cost of investments         

(b) Premiums received         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
194

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S.

Equity Accelerated

Plus ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S.

Equity Accelerated

Plus ETF - April

   

Innovator U.S.

Equity Accelerated

Plus ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S.

Equity Accelerated

Plus ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

14,045,540

   

$

4,740,878

   

$

13,331,240

   

$

28,178,628

 
   

65

     

133

     

134

     

249

 
   

     

205

     

13

     

107

 
   

14,045,605

     

4,741,216

     

13,331,387

     

28,178,984

 
                               
                               
   

2,618,683

     

718,968

     

1,453,455

     

6,657,760

 
   

7,318

     

2,132

     

7,739

     

13,802

 
   

2,626,001

     

721,100

     

1,461,194

     

6,671,562

 
 

$

11,419,604

   

$

4,020,116

   

$

11,870,193

   

$

21,507,422

 
                               
                               
 

$

11,829,690

   

$

5,741,211

   

$

15,202,301

   

$

20,435,681

 
   

(410,086

)

   

(1,721,095

)

   

(3,332,108

)

   

1,071,741

 
 

$

11,419,604

   

$

4,020,116

   

$

11,870,193

   

$

21,507,422

 
                               
                               
 

$

11,419,604

   

$

4,020,116

   

$

11,870,193

   

$

21,507,422

 
 

 

525,000

     

150,000

     

450,000

     

925,000

 
 

$

21.75

   

$

26.80

   

$

26.38

   

$

23.25

 
                               
 

$

12,620,404

   

$

4,644,509

   

$

12,443,354

   

$

23,983,256

 
   

2,092,774

     

689,291

     

2,013,551

     

4,912,424

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
195

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Assets:

Investments, at value (a)         

Interest receivable         

Deposit at broker for options         

Total Assets         

 

Liabilities:

Options written, at value (b)         

Payable to Adviser         

Total Liabilities         

Net Assets         

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock         

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)         

Net Assets         

 

Net Asset Value:

Net assets         

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares without par value authorized)         

Net asset value price per share         

 

(a) Cost of investments         

(b) Premiums received         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
196

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF -
April

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF -
July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

70,400,925

   

$

60,188,548

   

$

35,990,467

   

$

59,679,226

 
   

608

     

1,525

     

407

     

439

 
   

     

206

     

18

     

102

 
   

70,401,533

     

60,190,279

     

35,990,892

     

59,679,767

 
                               
                               
   

9,491,931

     

7,343,666

     

2,448,798

     

9,786,101

 
   

38,636

     

29,080

     

21,484

     

31,710

 
   

9,530,567

     

7,372,746

     

2,470,282

     

9,817,811

 
 

$

60,870,966

   

$

52,817,533

   

$

33,520,610

   

$

49,861,956

 
                               
                               
 

$

59,657,482

   

$

54,365,973

   

$

35,830,443

   

$

47,498,518

 
   

1,213,484

     

(1,548,440

)

   

(2,309,833

)

   

2,363,438

 
 

$

60,870,966

   

$

52,817,533

   

$

33,520,610

   

$

49,861,956

 
                               
                               
 

$

60,870,966

   

$

52,817,533

   

$

33,520,610

   

$

49,861,956

 
 

 

2,575,000

     

1,900,000

     

1,200,000

     

2,000,000

 
 

$

23.64

   

$

27.80

   

$

27.93

   

$

24.93

 
                               
 

$

67,068,866

   

$

59,545,579

   

$

37,650,849

   

$

53,969,160

 
   

9,405,318

     

7,385,259

     

4,962,288

     

9,047,200

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
197

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets:

Investments, at value (a)         

Interest receivable         

Deposit at broker for options         

Total Assets         

 

Liabilities:

Options written, at value (b)          

Payable to Adviser         

Total Liabilities         

Net Assets         

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock         

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)         

Net Assets         

 

Net Asset Value:

Net assets         

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares without par value authorized)         

Net asset value price per share         

 

(a) Cost of investments         

(b) Premiums received         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
198

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Growth

Accelerated Plus ETF - January

   

Innovator Growth

Accelerated Plus ETF - April

   

Innovator Growth

Accelerated Plus ETF - July

   

Innovator Growth

Accelerated Plus ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

49,791,468

   

$

11,537,560

   

$

9,545,359

   

$

17,422,202

 
   

344

     

197

     

59

     

84

 
   

     

204

     

2

     

103

 
   

49,791,812

     

11,537,961

     

9,545,420

     

17,422,389

 
                               
                               
   

16,768,057

     

1,993,401

     

1,694,940

     

4,964,488

 
   

20,711

     

3,498

     

5,322

     

7,978

 
   

16,788,768

     

1,996,899

     

1,700,262

     

4,972,466

 
 

$

33,003,044

   

$

9,541,062

   

$

7,845,158

   

$

12,449,923

 
                               
                               
 

$

32,953,339

   

$

15,524,641

   

$

13,578,271

   

$

12,350,998

 
   

49,705

     

(5,983,579

)

   

(5,733,113

)

   

98,925

 
 

$

33,003,044

   

$

9,541,062

   

$

7,845,158

   

$

12,449,923

 
                               
                               
 

$

33,003,044

   

$

9,541,062

   

$

7,845,158

   

$

12,449,923

 
 

 

1,700,000

     

350,000

     

325,000

     

575,000

 
 

$

19.41

   

$

27.26

   

$

24.14

   

$

21.65

 
                               
 

$

40,476,371

   

$

11,330,638

   

$

9,302,204

   

$

13,607,379

 
   

10,048,680

     

1,920,531

     

1,470,939

     

2,890,056

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
199

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets:

Investments, at value (a)         

Interest receivable         

Deposit at broker for options         

Total Assets         

 

Liabilities:

Options written, at value (b)         

Payable to Adviser         

Total Liabilities         

Net Assets         

 

Net Assets Consist of:

Capital stock         

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)         

Net Assets         

 

Net Asset Value:

Net assets         

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited shares without par value authorized)         

Net asset value price per share         

 

(a) Cost of investments         

(b) Premiums received         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
200

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

   

Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - Quarterly

   

Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly

 
                         
    $ 386,614,828     $ 20,947,614     $ 11,296,577  
      3,629       246       122  
      206       108       102  
      386,618,663       20,947,968       11,296,801  
                         
                         
      8,355,269       524,294       303,934  
      206,948       11,933       6,861  
      8,562,217       536,227       310,795  
    $ 378,056,446     $ 20,411,741     $ 10,986,006  
                         
                         
    $ 384,797,921     $ 22,257,836     $ 16,505,246  
      (6,741,475

)

    (1,846,095

)

    (5,519,240

)

    $ 378,056,446     $ 20,411,741     $ 10,986,006  
                         
                         
    $ 378,056,446     $ 20,411,741     $ 10,986,006  
      13,800,000       750,000       475,000  
    $ 27.40     $ 27.22     $ 23.13  
                         
    $ 385,896,783     $ 20,627,879     $ 11,355,329  
      10,402,893       690,181       529,224  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
201

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

Interest         

Total Investment Income         

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fee         

Total Expenses         

Net Investment Income/(Loss)         

 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

Investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written         

Options written         

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

Investments         

Options written         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Options Written         

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
202

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

 

Innovator

International

Developed Power

Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator

International

Developed Power

Buffer ETF - April

   

Innovator

International

Developed Power

Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator

International

Developed Power

Buffer ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

5,289

   

$

3,397

   

$

9,474

   

$

4,146

 
   

5,289

     

3,397

     

9,474

     

4,146

 
                               
                               
   

559,904

     

358,634

     

701,342

     

453,048

 
   

559,904

     

358,634

     

701,342

     

453,048

 
   

(554,615

)

   

(355,237

)

   

(691,868

)

   

(448,902

)

                               
                               
                               
   

(7,308,102

)

   

(3,182,280

)

   

2,945,241

     

(26,528

)

   

3,666,110

     

3,000,821

     

6,338,581

     

1,971,228

 
   

1,472,356

     

2,554,451

     

1,396,142

     

151,894

 
   

1,268,767

     

190,430

     

627,247

     

(306,362

)

                               
   

13,099,661

     

2,866,940

     

17,473,334

     

18,037,820

 
   

6,304,452

     

582,350

     

2,470,674

     

(4,085,659

)

   

18,503,244

     

6,012,712

     

31,251,219

     

15,742,393

 
 

$

17,948,629

   

$

5,657,475

   

$

30,559,351

   

$

15,293,491

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
203

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Investment Income:

Interest         

Total Investment Income         

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fee         

Total Expenses         

Net Investment Income/(Loss)         

 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

Investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written         

Options written         

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

Investments         

Options written         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Options Written         

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
204

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Emerging

Markets Power Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator Emerging

Markets Power Buffer ETF - April

   

Innovator Emerging

Markets Power Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator Emerging

Markets Power Buffer ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

3,222

   

$

1,649

   

$

2,762

   

$

1,030

 
   

3,222

     

1,649

     

2,762

     

1,030

 
                               
                               
   

357,124

     

160,650

     

345,151

     

142,476

 
   

357,124

     

160,650

     

345,151

     

142,476

 
   

(353,902

)

   

(159,001

)

   

(342,389

)

   

(141,446

)

                               
                               
                               
   

(9,799,972

)

   

(3,306,328

)

   

(381,531

)

   

(164,060

)

   

4,866,883

     

806,691

     

1,272,353

     

298,874

 
   

909,201

     

1,258,597

     

639,367

     

104,717

 
   

(1,453,287

)

   

986,887

     

9,558

     

(20,554

)

                               
   

4,305,261

     

2,666,386

     

(158,610

)

   

2,281,367

 
   

8,212,461

     

1,611,623

     

4,122,635

     

1,316,841

 
   

7,040,547

     

4,023,856

     

5,503,772

     

3,817,185

 
 

$

6,686,645

   

$

3,864,855

   

$

5,161,383

   

$

3,675,739

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
205

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Investment Income:

Interest         

Total Investment Income         

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fee         

Total Expenses         

Net Investment Income/(Loss)         

 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

Investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written         

Options written         

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

Investments         

Options written         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Options Written         

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations         

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
206

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Growth-

100 Power Buffer

ETF - January

   

Innovator Growth-

100 Power Buffer

ETF - April

   

Innovator Growth-

100 Power Buffer

ETF - July

   

Innovator Growth-

100 Power Buffer

ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

3,768

   

$

2,803

   

$

7,303

   

$

4,574

 
   

3,768

     

2,803

     

7,303

     

4,574

 
                               
                               
   

342,244

     

221,470

     

419,210

     

361,364

 
   

342,244

     

221,470

     

419,210

     

361,364

 
   

(338,476

)

   

(218,667

)

   

(411,907

)

   

(356,790

)

                               
                               
                               
   

(17,903,067

)

   

(5,014,327

)

   

(2,642,387

)

   

34,329

 
   

11,204,272

     

1,884,434

     

1,266,781

     

794,641

 
   

2,044,095

     

2,638,387

     

2,146,250

     

402,153

 
   

(10,941,588

)

   

2,643,158

     

1,734,656

     

126,593

 
                               
   

20,591,611

     

3,844,617

     

9,267,360

     

8,314,060

 
   

2,974,419

     

948,711

     

1,369,318

     

1,693,056

 
   

7,969,742

     

6,944,980

     

13,141,978

     

11,364,832

 
 

$

7,631,266

   

$

6,726,313

   

$

12,730,071

   

$

11,008,042

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
207

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Investment Income:

Interest         

Total Investment Income         

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fee         

Total Expenses         

Net Investment Income/(Loss)          

 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

Investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written         

Options written         

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

Investments         

Options written         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Options Written         

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
208

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S. Small

Cap Power Buffer ETF
- January

   

Innovator U.S. Small

Cap Power Buffer ETF - April

   

Innovator U.S. Small

Cap Power Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Small

Cap Power Buffer ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

6,102

   

$

3,936

   

$

5,971

   

$

4,275

 
   

6,102

     

3,936

     

5,971

     

4,275

 
                               
                               
   

496,945

     

337,872

     

300,823

     

331,114

 
   

496,945

     

337,872

     

300,823

     

331,114

 
   

(490,843

)

   

(333,936

)

   

(294,852

)

   

(326,839

)

                               
                               
                               
   

(11,223,553

)

   

(7,066,910

)

   

(661,579

)

   

(596,959

)

   

5,712,983

     

92,917

     

774,746

     

114,596

 
   

1,801,239

     

2,864,246

     

625,224

     

104,836

 
   

(343,566

)

   

3,616,040

     

86,665

     

52,503

 
                               
   

(186,104

)

   

4,772,434

     

(5,352,709

)

   

(3,874,431

)

   

3,991,281

     

(1,438,400

)

   

4,847,326

     

6,484,569

 
   

(247,720

)

   

2,840,327

     

319,673

     

2,285,114

 
 

$

(738,563

)

 

$

2,506,391

   

$

24,821

   

$

1,958,275

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
209

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Investment Income:

Interest         

Total Investment Income         

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fee         

Total Expenses         

Net Investment Income/(Loss)          

 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

Investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written         

Options written         

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

Investments         

Options written         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Options Written         

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
210

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Double

Stacker ETF -
January

   

Innovator Double

Stacker ETF - October

   

Innovator Triple
Stacker ETF -
January

   

Innovator Triple

Stacker ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

460

   

$

530

   

$

530

   

$

704

 
   

460

     

530

     

530

     

704

 
                               
                               
   

10,304

     

16,660

     

20,809

     

23,803

 
   

10,304

     

16,660

     

20,809

     

23,803

 
   

(9,844

)

   

(16,130

)

   

(20,279

)

   

(23,099

)

                               
                               
                               
   

(990,401

)

   

     

(2,380,531

)

   

33,782

 
   

     

     

(235,116

)

   

 
   

     

     

126,077

     

 
   

311,771

     

     

1,034,354

     

(24,409

)

                               
   

1,544,529

     

678,896

     

3,612,354

     

408,456

 
   

(561,614

)

   

(135,429

)

   

(1,679,857

)

   

205,791

 
   

304,285

     

543,467

     

477,281

     

623,620

 
 

$

294,441

   

$

527,337

   

$

457,002

   

$

600,521

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
211

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Investment Income:

Interest         

Total Investment Income         

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fee         

Total Expenses         

Net Investment Income/(Loss)          

 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

Investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written         

Options written         

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

Investments         

Options written         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Options Written         

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
212

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Double

Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator Double

Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - October

   

Innovator 20+ Year

Treasury Bond 9 Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator 20+ Year

Treasury Bond 5 Floor ETF - Quarterly

 
                               
 

$

535

   

$

993

   

$

2,645

   

$

202

 
   

535

     

993

     

2,645

     

202

 
                               
                               
   

28,493

     

56,065

     

189,025

     

38,151

 
   

28,493

     

56,065

     

189,025

     

38,151

 
   

(27,958

)

   

(55,072

)

   

(186,380

)

   

(37,949

)

                               
                               
                               
   

(908,574

)

   

25,555

     

(18,095

)

   

(346,774

)

   

100,498

     

105,566

     

     

533,899

 
   

94,020

     

5,017

     

     

147,848

 
   

357,217

     

(30,367

)

   

(1,341

)

   

143,103

 
                               
   

2,041,252

     

1,556,636

     

304,702

     

513,720

 
   

(1,088,297

)

   

(247,964

)

   

4,083,582

     

(179,353

)

   

596,116

     

1,414,443

     

4,368,848

     

812,443

 
 

$

568,158

   

$

1,359,371

   

$

4,182,468

   

$

774,494

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
213

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Investment Income:

Interest         

Total Investment Income         

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fee         

Total Expenses         

Net Investment Income/(Loss)         

 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

Investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written         

Options written         

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

Investments         

Options written         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Options Written         

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
214

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S. Equity

Accelerated ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Accelerated ETF -
April

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Accelerated ETF -
July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Accelerated ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

702

   

$

513

   

$

685

   

$

1,953

 
   

702

     

513

     

685

     

1,953

 
                               
                               
   

27,656

     

13,582

     

10,027

     

148,376

 
   

27,656

     

13,582

     

10,027

     

148,376

 
   

(26,954

)

   

(13,069

)

   

(9,342

)

   

(146,423

)

                               
                               
                               
   

(812,673

)

   

(632,992

)

   

(10,501

)

   

(1,379

)

   

(69,626

)

   

(166,785

)

   

45,576

     

139,271

 
   

115,083

     

221,255

     

4,969

     

(31,325

)

   

37,812

     

112,625

     

(605

)

   

(7,907

)

                               
   

1,862,769

     

1,071,177

     

195,621

     

3,927,528

 
   

(323,032

)

   

(338,624

)

   

115,129

     

477,949

 
   

810,333

     

266,656

     

350,189

     

4,504,137

 
 

$

783,379

   

$

253,587

   

$

340,847

   

$

4,357,714

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
215

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Investment Income:

Interest         

Total Investment Income         

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fee         

Total Expenses         

Net Investment Income/(Loss)         

 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

Investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written         

Options written         

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

Investments         

Options written         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Options Written         

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
216

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S. Equity

Accelerated Plus ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Accelerated Plus ETF - April

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Accelerated Plus ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Accelerated Plus ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

413

   

$

249

   

$

767

   

$

1,241

 
   

413

     

249

     

767

     

1,241

 
                               
                               
   

33,195

     

12,508

     

49,633

     

76,785

 
   

33,195

     

12,508

     

49,633

     

76,785

 
   

(32,782

)

   

(12,259

)

   

(48,866

)

   

(75,544

)

                               
                               
                               
   

(1,692,813

)

   

(751,765

)

   

(11,076

)

   

(11,310

)

   

82,855

     

(438,819

)

   

183,479

     

298,417

 
   

(22,276

)

   

230,989

     

229,720

     

97,432

 
   

393,975

     

476,178

     

8,787

     

(11,523

)

                               
   

3,092,816

     

1,407,687

     

1,012,403

     

1,919,534

 
   

(921,523

)

   

(708,523

)

   

318,559

     

(149,804

)

   

933,034

     

215,747

     

1,741,872

     

2,142,746

 
 

$

900,252

   

$

203,488

   

$

1,693,006

   

$

2,067,202

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
217

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Investment Income:

Interest         

Total Investment Income         

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fee         

Total Expenses         

Net Investment Income/(Loss)         

 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

Investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written         

Options written         

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

Investments         

Options written         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Options Written         

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
218

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S. Equity

Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

2,166

   

$

2,126

   

$

2,002

   

$

2,492

 
   

2,166

     

2,126

     

2,002

     

2,492

 
                               
                               
   

145,906

     

84,571

     

134,067

     

181,767

 
   

145,906

     

84,571

     

134,067

     

181,767

 
   

(143,740

)

   

(82,445

)

   

(132,065

)

   

(179,275

)

                               
                               
                               
   

(2,744,763

)

   

(3,114,220

)

   

(49,868

)

   

(8,229

)

   

937,588

     

(320,806

)

   

87,817

     

245,577

 
   

605,556

     

1,592,722

     

850,831

     

173,843

 
   

(600,877

)

   

1,062,111

     

6,592

     

(9,372

)

                               
   

5,281,191

     

4,121,340

     

1,040,500

     

3,139,475

 
   

(109,652

)

   

(1,141,900

)

   

1,574,301

     

784,668

 
   

3,369,043

     

2,199,247

     

3,510,173

     

4,325,962

 
 

$

3,225,303

   

$

2,116,802

   

$

3,378,108

   

$

4,146,687

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
219

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Investment Income:

Interest         

Total Investment Income         

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fee         

Total Expenses         

Net Investment Income/(Loss)         

 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

Investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written         

Options written         

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

Investments         

Options written         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Options Written         

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
220

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January

   

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April

   

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - July

   

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - October

 
                               
 

$

1,042

   

$

610

   

$

712

   

$

536

 
   

1,042

     

610

     

712

     

536

 
                               
                               
   

62,408

     

17,914

     

47,808

     

38,639

 
   

62,408

     

17,914

     

47,808

     

38,639

 
   

(61,366

)

   

(17,304

)

   

(47,096

)

   

(38,103

)

                               
                               
                               
   

(2,794,162

)

   

(2,977,730

)

   

(665,223

)

   

3,558

 
   

     

(673,712

)

   

(494,909

)

   

100,816

 
   

     

320,052

     

1,925,141

     

4,125

 
   

354,086

     

1,611,323

     

64,440

     

(5,022

)

                               
   

11,999,209

     

4,263,364

     

3,121,671

     

3,367,904

 
   

(7,073,526

)

   

(1,973,494

)

   

(1,855,064

)

   

(1,796,127

)

   

2,485,607

     

569,803

     

2,096,056

     

1,675,254

 
 

$

2,424,241

   

$

552,499

   

$

2,048,960

   

$

1,637,151

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
221

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Operations

For the Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Investment Income:

Interest         

Total Investment Income         

 

Expenses:

Investment advisory fee         

Total Expenses         

Net Investment Income/(Loss)          

 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

Investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments         

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written         

Options written         

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

Investments         

Options written         

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments and Options Written         

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations         

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
222

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

   

Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - Quarterly

   

Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly

 
                         
    $ 10,282     $ 751     $ 342  
      10,282       751       342  
                         
                         
      1,078,923       55,054       55,048  
      1,078,923       55,054       55,048  
      (1,068,641

)

    (54,303

)

    (54,706

)

                         
                         
                         
      7,294,729       2,092,057       2,013,357  
      8,111,661       167,612       560,695  
      4,172,422       (37,112

)

    (218,985

)

      (2,766,275

)

    468,861       (1,043,037

)

                         
      (10,156,017

)

    (1,001,592

)

    (902,082

)

      8,998,502       837,470       389,747  
      15,655,022       2,527,296       799,695  
    $ 14,586,381     $ 2,472,993     $ 744,989  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
223

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator International

Developed Power Buffer ETF - January

 
   

Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 

Operations:

               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (554,615

)

  $ (634,417

)

Net realized gain/(loss)

    (900,869

)

    2,233,725  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    19,404,113       (11,602,654

)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    17,948,629       (10,003,346

)

                 
                 

Capital Share Transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold

    166,077,758       99,555,597  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (45,540,242

)

    (81,343,988

)

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    68,304       29,709  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    120,605,820       18,241,318  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ 138,554,449     $ 8,237,972  
                 

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of the period

  $ 65,687,566     $ 57,449,594  

End of the period

  $ 204,242,015     $ 65,687,566  
                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

               

Shares sold

    6,025,000       3,725,000  

Shares redeemed

    (1,700,000

)

    (3,125,000

)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    4,325,000       600,000  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
224

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - April

   

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - October

 
 

Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 
                                               
  $ (355,237

)

  $ (400,200

)

  $ (691,868

)

  $ (679,225

)

  $ (448,902

)

  $ (165,842

)

    2,563,422       (5,217,339

)

    11,307,211       (3,568,900

)

    1,790,232       (2,165,524

)

    3,449,290       (1,889,271

)

    19,944,008       (2,692,646

)

    13,952,161       2,402,687  
    5,657,475       (7,506,810

)

    30,559,351       (6,940,771

)

    15,293,491       71,321  
                                               
                                               
                                               
    305,984,203       116,462,668       24,293,043       222,082,910       9,949,797       88,356,625  
    (129,977,027

)

    (85,837,085

)

    (133,630,277

)

    (82,609,017

)

    (14,367,345

)

    (3,641,725

)

    96,855       70,891       61,963       82,748       7,492       43,222  
    176,104,031       30,696,474       (109,275,271

)

    139,556,641       (4,410,056

)

    84,758,122  
  $ 181,761,506     $ 23,189,664     $ (78,715,920

)

  $ 132,615,870     $ 10,883,435     $ 84,829,443  
                                               
                                               
  $ 43,236,467     $ 20,046,803     $ 188,756,569     $ 56,140,699     $ 94,354,558     $ 9,525,115  
  $ 224,997,973     $ 43,236,467     $ 110,040,649     $ 188,756,569     $ 105,237,993     $ 94,354,558  
                                               
                                               
    12,475,000       4,825,000       1,025,000       9,925,000       425,000       4,025,000  
    (5,325,000

)

    (3,675,000

)

    (5,350,000

)

    (3,650,000

)

    (575,000

)

    (150,000

)

    7,150,000       1,150,000       (4,325,000

)

    6,275,000       (150,000

)

    3,875,000  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
225

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - January

 
   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 

Operations:

               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (353,902

)

  $ (756,314

)

Net realized gain/(loss)

    (5,477,175

)

    (3,988,284

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    12,517,722       (10,922,022

)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    6,686,645       (15,666,620

)

                 
                 

Capital Share Transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold

    108,402,205       18,399,455  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (55,354,270

)

    (53,166,152

)

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    42,697       28,194  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    53,090,632       (34,738,503

)

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ 59,777,277     $ (50,405,123

)

                 

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of the period

  $ 55,914,561     $ 106,319,684  

End of the period

  $ 115,691,838     $ 55,914,561  
                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

               

Shares sold

    3,900,000       625,000  

Shares redeemed

    (2,050,000

)

    (1,900,000

)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    1,850,000       (1,275,000

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
226

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - April

   

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - October

 
 

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 
                                               
  $ (159,001

)

  $ (341,704

)

  $ (342,389

)

  $ (337,472

)

  $ (141,446

)

  $ (79,299

)

    (254,153

)

    (1,182,633

)

    1,539,747       (4,330,940

)

    218,977       (1,332,181

)

    4,278,009       (4,241,626

)

    3,964,025       (2,503,144

)

    3,598,208       (556,334

)

    3,864,855       (5,765,963

)

    5,161,383       (7,171,556

)

    3,675,739       (1,967,814

)

                                               
                                               
                                               
    37,995,660       59,000,490       53,947,430       62,185,197       8,782,872       23,128,578  
    (21,683,138

)

    (56,630,658

)

    (22,607,338

)

    (41,632,505

)

    (7,425,138

)

    (590,100

)

    10,235       20,970       33,243       24,537       6,967       10,934  
    16,322,757       2,390,802       31,373,335       20,577,229       1,364,701       22,549,412  
  $ 20,187,612     $ (3,375,161

)

  $ 36,534,718     $ 13,405,673     $ 5,040,440     $ 20,581,598  
                                               
                                               
  $ 30,655,831     $ 34,030,992     $ 54,642,799     $ 41,237,126     $ 25,628,345     $ 5,046,747  
  $ 50,843,443     $ 30,655,831     $ 91,177,517     $ 54,642,799     $ 30,668,785     $ 25,628,345  
                                               
                                               
    1,575,000       2,475,000       2,325,000       2,750,000       400,000       1,075,000  
    (900,000

)

    (2,425,000

)

    (950,000

)

    (1,775,000

)

    (325,000

)

    (25,000

)

    675,000       50,000       1,375,000       975,000       75,000       1,050,000  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
227

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - January

 
   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 

Operations:

               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (338,476

)

  $ (829,576

)

Net realized gain/(loss)

    (15,596,288

)

    4,528,019  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    23,566,030       (23,498,625

)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    7,631,266       (19,800,182

)

                 
                 

Capital Share Transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold

    67,324,242       150,131,645  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (62,848,175

)

    (134,907,370

)

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    23,612       56,240  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    4,499,679       15,280,515  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ 12,130,945     $ (4,519,667

)

                 

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of the period

  $ 82,777,484     $ 87,297,151  

End of the period

  $ 94,908,429     $ 82,777,484  
                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

               

Shares sold

    1,925,000       3,600,000  

Shares redeemed

    (1,775,000

)

    (3,350,000

)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    150,000       250,000  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
228

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - April

   

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October

 
 

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 
                                               
  $ (218,667

)

  $ (399,515

)

  $ (411,907

)

  $ (562,754

)

  $ (356,790

)

  $ (520,061

)

    2,151,652       1,043,406       2,505,300       (5,142,236

)

    1,357,716       (6,430,346

)

    4,793,328       (6,768,741

)

    10,636,678       (1,136,637

)

    10,007,116       (867,160

)

    6,726,313       (6,124,850

)

    12,730,071       (6,841,627

)

    11,008,042       (7,817,567

)

                                               
                                               
                                               
    88,661,650       80,087,048       11,005,200       156,075,852       17,423,143       43,011,748  
    (36,762,682

)

    (62,385,170

)

    (65,602,642

)

    (86,882,000

)

    (23,891,963

)

    (32,185,163

)

    34,636       35,216       29,605       65,452       16,653       27,345  
    51,933,604       17,737,094       (54,567,837

)

    69,259,304       (6,452,167

)

    10,853,930  
  $ 58,659,917     $ 11,612,244     $ (41,837,766

)

  $ 62,417,677     $ 4,555,875     $ 3,036,363  
                                               
                                               
  $ 52,865,925     $ 41,253,681     $ 118,403,852     $ 55,986,175     $ 80,964,858     $ 77,928,495  
  $ 111,525,842     $ 52,865,925     $ 76,566,086     $ 118,403,852     $ 85,520,733     $ 80,964,858  
                                               
                                               
    2,300,000       2,125,000       250,000       3,550,000       490,000       1,190,000  
    (975,000

)

    (1,675,000

)

    (1,425,000

)

    (1,975,000

)

    (630,000

)

    (840,000

)

    1,325,000       450,000       (1,175,000

)

    1,575,000       (140,000

)

    350,000  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
229

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - January

 
   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 

Operations:

               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (490,843

)

  $ (855,952

)

Net realized gain/(loss)

    (4,052,897

)

    6,533,452  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    3,805,177       (14,706,352

)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    (738,563

)

    (9,028,852

)

                 
                 

Capital Share Transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold

    148,290,555       147,439,086  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (51,607,515

)

    (143,934,103

)

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    59,865       56,466  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    96,742,905       3,561,449  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ 96,004,342     $ (5,467,403

)

                 

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of the period

  $ 79,490,939     $ 84,958,342  

End of the period

  $ 175,495,281     $ 79,490,939  
                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

               

Shares sold

    4,850,000       4,650,000  

Shares redeemed

    (1,725,000

)

    (4,700,000

)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    3,125,000       (50,000

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
230

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - April

   

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - October

 
 

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 
                                               
  $ (333,936

)

  $ (680,673

)

  $ (294,852

)

  $ (514,804

)

  $ (326,839

)

  $ (320,078

)

    (493,707

)

    1,048,164       825,056       (6,861,135

)

    (325,024

)

    (4,584,175

)

    3,334,034       (6,996,703

)

    (505,383

)

    2,510,018       2,610,138       1,633,545  
    2,506,391       (6,629,212

)

    24,821       (4,865,921

)

    1,958,275       (3,270,708

)

                                               
                                               
                                               
    89,515,382       124,453,680       11,639,543       95,308,208       21,665,263       57,505,679  
    (50,381,178

)

    (117,880,038

)

    (20,600,508

)

    (86,223,780

)

    (20,645,465

)

    (17,965,585

)

    27,907       34,641       11,679       32,925       20,502       36,450  
    39,162,111       6,608,283       (8,949,286

)

    9,117,353       1,040,300       39,576,544  
  $ 41,668,502     $ (20,929

)

  $ (8,924,465

)

  $ 4,251,432     $ 2,998,575     $ 36,305,836  
                                               
                                               
  $ 84,854,723     $ 84,875,652     $ 78,334,876     $ 74,083,444     $ 72,937,495     $ 36,631,659  
  $ 126,523,225     $ 84,854,723     $ 69,410,411     $ 78,334,876     $ 75,936,070     $ 72,937,495  
                                               
                                               
    3,425,000       4,750,000       475,000       4,025,000       850,000       2,275,000  
    (1,950,000

)

    (4,475,000

)

    (825,000

)

    (3,600,000

)

    (775,000

)

    (725,000

)

    1,475,000       275,000       (350,000

)

    425,000       75,000       1,550,000  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
231

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator Double Stacker ETF - January

 
   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 

Operations:

               

Net Investment income/(loss)         

 

$

(9,844

)

 

$

(39,144

)

Net realized gain/(loss)         

   

(678,630

)

   

463,881

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)         

   

982,915

     

(1,440,830

)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations         

   

294,441

     

(1,016,093

)

                 
                 

Capital Share Transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold         

   

616,548

     

7,264,468

 

Cost of shares redeemed         

   

(1,252,795

)

   

(9,916,322

)

Transaction fees (see Note 5)         

   

934

     

1,248

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions         

   

(635,313

)

   

(2,650,606

)

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets         

 

$

(340,872

)

 

$

(3,666,699

)

                 

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of the period         

 

$

3,029,937

   

$

6,696,636

 

End of the period         

 

$

2,689,065

   

$

3,029,937

 
                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

               

Shares sold         

   

25,000

     

250,000

 

Shares redeemed         

   

(50,000

)

   

(350,000

)

Net Increase/(Decrease)         

   

(25,000

)

   

(100,000

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
232

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Double Stacker ETF - October

   

Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - January

   

Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - October

 
 

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended April 30,
2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 
                                               
 

$

(16,130

)

 

$

(55,554

)

 

$

(20,279

)

 

$

(146,226

)

 

$

(23,099

)

 

$

(81,751

)

   

     

(1,141,506

)

   

(1,455,216

)

   

2,041,588

     

9,373

     

(1,285,511

)

   

543,467

     

(254,558

)

   

1,932,497

     

(5,519,533

)

   

614,247

     

(435,495

)

 

 

527,337

     

(1,451,618

)

   

457,002

     

(3,624,171

)

   

600,521

     

(1,802,757

)

                                               
                                               
                                               
   

     

2,231,755

     

1,231,798

     

48,692,803

     

1,322,895

     

5,265,070

 
   

     

(5,736,838

)

   

(2,484,582

)

   

(83,205,767

)

   

(639,727

)

   

(14,897,395

)

   

     

2,891

     

1,562

     

19,488

     

981

     

9,032

 
 

 

     

(3,502,192

)

   

(1,251,222

)

   

(34,493,476

)

   

684,149

     

(9,623,293

)

 

$

527,337

   

$

(4,953,810

)

 

$

(794,220

)

 

$

(38,117,647

)

 

$

1,284,670

   

$

(11,426,050

)

                                               
                                               
 

$

4,020,907

   

$

8,974,717

   

$

5,989,234

   

$

44,106,881

   

$

5,276,058

   

$

16,702,108

 
 

$

4,548,244

   

$

4,020,907

   

$

5,195,014

   

$

5,989,234

   

$

6,560,728

   

$

5,276,058

 
                                               
                                               
   

     

75,000

     

50,000

     

1,650,000

     

50,000

     

175,000

 
   

     

(200,000

)

   

(100,000

)

   

(2,900,000

)

   

(25,000

)

   

(500,000

)

   

     

(125,000

)

   

(50,000

)

   

(1,250,000

)

   

25,000

     

(325,000

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
233

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - January

 
   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 

Operations:

               

Net Investment income/(loss)         

 

$

(27,958

)

 

$

(91,349

)

Net realized gain/(loss)         

   

(356,839

)

   

(203,199

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)         

   

952,955

     

(1,257,874

)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations         

   

568,158

     

(1,552,422

)

                 

Capital Share Transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold         

   

1,320,065

     

18,636,238

 

Cost of shares redeemed         

   

(3,268,052

)

   

(22,243,630

)

Transaction fees (see Note 5)         

   

1,982

     

7,400

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions         

   

(1,946,005

)

   

(3,599,992

)

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets         

 

$

(1,377,847

)

 

$

(5,152,414

)

                 

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of the period         

 

$

8,189,605

   

$

13,342,019

 

End of the period         

 

$

6,811,758

   

$

8,189,605

 
                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

               

Shares sold         

   

50,000

     

675,000

 

Shares redeemed         

   

(125,000

)

   

(825,000

)

Net Increase/(Decrease)         

   

(75,000

)

   

(150,000

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
234

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - October

   

Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 9 Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 5 Floor ETF - Quarterly

 
 

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 
                                               
 

$

(55,072

)

 

$

(142,769

)

 

$

(186,380

)

 

$

(58,931

)

 

$

(37,949

)

 

$

(67,529

)

   

105,771

     

(1,372,989

)

   

(19,436

)

   

(889,093

)

   

478,076

     

(1,181,531

)

   

1,308,672

     

(117,496

)

   

4,388,284

     

(1,423,078

)

   

334,367

     

(462,702

)

 

 

1,359,371

     

(1,633,254

)

   

4,182,468

     

(2,371,102

)

   

774,494

     

(1,711,762

)

                                               
                                               
   

679,008

     

2,162,377

     

20,265,708

     

36,476,380

     

14,952,563

     

32,030,360

 
   

(2,102,372

)

   

(7,744,912

)

   

     

(6,808,675

)

   

(28,176,275

)

   

(19,476,665

)

   

1,025

     

4,275

     

10,132

     

15,893

     

11,748

     

16,141

 
 

 

(1,422,339

)

   

(5,578,260

)

   

20,275,840

     

29,683,598

     

(13,211,964

)

   

12,569,836

 
 

$

(62,968

)

 

$

(7,211,514

)

 

$

24,458,308

   

$

27,312,496

     

(12,437,470

)

 

$

10,858,074

 
                                               
                                               
 

$

14,350,100

   

$

21,561,614

   

$

32,204,227

   

$

4,891,731

   

$

20,347,384

   

$

9,489,310

 
 

$

14,287,132

   

$

14,350,100

   

$

56,662,535

   

$

32,204,227

   

$

7,909,914

   

$

20,347,384

 
                                               
                                               
   

25,000

     

75,000

     

1,025,000

     

1,850,000

     

725,000

     

1,500,000

 
   

(75,000

)

   

(275,000

)

   

     

(325,000

)

   

(1,375,000

)

   

(875,000

)

   

(50,000

)

   

(200,000

)

   

1,025,000

     

1,525,000

     

(650,000

)

   

625,000

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
235

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity
Accelerated ETF - January

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

   

Period Ended

October 31, 2022 (a)

 

Operations:

               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (26,954

)

  $ (24,162

)

Net realized gain/(loss)

    (729,404

)

     

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    1,539,737       (722,755

)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    783,379       (746,917

)

                 
                 

Capital Share Transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold

    8,082,718       4,718,782  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (2,469,702

)

     

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    3,061       1,742  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    5,616,077       4,720,524  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ 6,399,456     $ 3,973,607  
                 

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of the period

  $ 3,973,607     $  

End of the period

  $ 10,373,063     $ 3,973,607  
                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

               

Shares sold

    400,000       200,000  

Shares redeemed

    (125,000

)

     

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    275,000       200,000  

 

(a) Since Commencement of Operations on December 31, 2021. 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
236

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S. Equity
Accelerated ETF - April

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October

 
 

Period Ended

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 
                                               
 

$

(13,069

)

 

$

(51,876

)

 

$

(9,342

)

 

$

(36,787

)

 

$

(146,423

)

 

$

(71,738

)

   

(465,897

)

   

851,394

     

39,439

     

(750,214

)

   

98,660

     

(7,607,506

)

   

732,553

     

(1,357,794

)

   

310,750

     

(191,707

)

   

4,405,477

     

1,848,336

 
 

 

253,587

     

(558,276

)

   

340,847

     

(978,708

)

   

4,357,714

     

(5,830,908

)

                                               
                                               
                                               
   

2,586,400

     

6,852,325

     

     

7,340,348

     

1,596,910

     

40,034,238

 
   

(2,540,134

)

   

(10,342,673

)

   

(1,174,652

)

   

(6,293,922

)

   

(1,061,620

)

   

(492,623

)

   

330

     

     

     

1,357

     

798

     

20,017

 
 

 

46,596

     

(3,490,348

)

   

(1,174,652

)

   

1,047,783

     

536,088

     

39,561,632

 
 

$

300,183

   

$

(4,048,624

)

 

$

(833,805

)

 

$

69,075

   

$

4,893,802

   

$

33,730,724

 
                                               
                                               
 

$

3,755,283

   

$

7,803,907

   

$

3,472,447

   

$

3,403,372

   

$

35,626,605

   

$

1,895,881

 
 

$

4,055,466

   

$

3,755,283

   

$

2,638,642

   

$

3,472,447

   

$

40,520,407

   

$

35,626,605

 
                                               
                                               
   

100,000

     

250,000

     

     

300,000

     

75,000

     

1,650,000

 
   

(100,000

)

   

(375,000

)

   

(50,000

)

   

(275,000

)

   

(50,000

)

   

(25,000

)

   

     

(125,000

)

   

(50,000

)

   

25,000

     

25,000

     

1,625,000

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
237

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity
Accelerated Plus ETF - January

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

   

Period Ended

October 31, 2022 (a)

 

Operations:

               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (32,782

)

  $ (38,272

)

Net realized gain/(loss)

    (1,238,259

)

    (5,447

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    2,171,293       (1,272,065

)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    900,252       (1,315,784

)

                 
                 

Capital Share Transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold

    6,078,730       10,027,000  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (529,735

)

    (3,748,603

)

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    3,039       4,705  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    5,552,034       6,283,102  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ 6,452,286     $ 4,967,318  
                 

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of the period

  $ 4,967,318     $  

End of the period

  $ 11,419,604     $ 4,967,318  
                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

               

Shares sold

    300,000       425,000  

Shares redeemed

    (25,000

)

    (175,000

)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    275,000       250,000  

 

(a) Since Commencement of Operations on December 31, 2021. 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
238

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - April

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - October

 
 

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 
                                               
 

$

(12,259

)

 

$

(75,302

)

 

$

(48,866

)

 

$

(105,222

)

 

$

(75,544

)

 

$

(50,668

)

   

(483,417

)

   

1,255,459

     

410,910

     

(2,699,087

)

   

373,016

     

(1,565,745

)

   

699,164

     

(1,159,296

)

   

1,330,962

     

(269,252

)

   

1,769,730

     

622,764

 
 

 

203,488

     

20,861

     

1,693,006

     

(3,073,561

)

   

2,067,202

     

(993,649

)

                                               
                                               
                                               
   

1,324,874

     

41,673,345

     

     

30,897,257

     

5,974,350

     

17,446,092

 
   

(1,243,795

)

   

(46,427,730

)

   

(2,525,397

)

   

(24,618,888

)

   

(1,645,300

)

   

(3,882,815

)

   

663

     

11,466

     

     

10,156

     

2,987

     

8,721

 
 

 

81,742

     

(4,742,919

)

   

(2,525,397

)

   

6,288,525

     

4,332,037

     

13,571,998

 
 

$

285,230

   

$

(4,722,058

)

 

$

(832,391

)

 

$

3,214,964

   

$

6,399,239

   

$

12,578,349

 
                                               
                                               
 

$

3,734,886

   

$

8,456,944

   

$

12,702,584

   

$

9,487,620

   

$

15,108,183

   

$

2,529,834

 
 

$

4,020,116

   

$

3,734,886

   

$

11,870,193

   

$

12,702,584

   

$

21,507,422

   

$

15,108,183

 
                                               
                                               
   

50,000

     

1,500,000

     

     

1,300,000

     

275,000

     

800,000

 
   

(50,000

)

   

(1,650,000

)

   

(100,000

)

   

(1,100,000

)

   

(75,000

)

   

(175,000

)

   

     

(150,000

)

   

(100,000

)

   

200,000

     

200,000

     

625,000

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
239

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity
Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF -
January

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Period Ended

October 31, 2022 (a)

 

Operations:

               

Net Investment income/(loss)         

 

$

(143,740

)

 

$

(85,724

)

Net realized gain/(loss)         

   

(1,802,496

)

   

803,359

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)         

   

5,171,539

     

(1,926,094

)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations         

   

3,225,303

     

(1,208,459

)

                 
                 

Capital Share Transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold         

   

52,081,557

     

20,627,440

 

Cost of shares redeemed         

   

(8,758,655

)

   

(5,128,687

)

Transaction fees (see Note 5)         

   

22,771

     

9,696

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions         

   

43,345,673

     

15,508,449

 

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets         

 

$

46,570,976

   

$

14,299,990

 
                 

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of the period         

 

$

14,299,990

   

$

 

End of the period         

 

$

60,870,966

   

$

14,299,990

 
                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

               

Shares sold         

   

2,325,000

     

875,000

 

Shares redeemed         

   

(400,000

)

   

(225,000

)

Net Increase/(Decrease)         

   

1,925,000

     

650,000

 

 

(a) Since Commencement of Operations on December 31, 2021. 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
240

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF -
April

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF -
July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October

 
 

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended

 April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended

 April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 
                                               
 

$

(82,445

)

 

$

(183,627

)

 

$

(132,065

)

 

$

(157,823

)

 

$

(179,275

)

 

$

(68,471

)

   

(780,193

)

   

1,240,538

     

895,372

     

293,685

     

401,819

     

(1,049,140

)

   

2,979,440

     

(2,925,265

)

   

2,614,801

     

(2,068,870

)

   

3,924,143

     

959,099

 
 

 

2,116,802

     

(1,868,354

)

   

3,378,108

     

(1,933,008

)

   

4,146,687

     

(158,512

)

                                               
                                               
                                               
   

44,312,682

     

38,821,274

     

3,178,413

     

54,270,900

     

11,562,260

     

40,696,985

 
   

(13,236,200

)

   

(36,994,890

)

   

(5,274,454

)

   

(30,717,853

)

   

(1,800,755

)

   

(8,941,070

)

   

17,831

     

9,471

     

1,589

     

20,163

     

5,782

     

16,088

 
 

 

31,094,313

     

1,835,855

     

(2,094,452

)

   

23,573,210

     

9,767,287

     

31,772,003

 
 

$

33,211,115

   

$

(32,499

)

 

$

1,283,656

   

$

21,640,202

   

$

13,913,974

   

$

31,613,491

 
                                               
                                               
 

$

19,606,418

   

$

19,638,917

   

$

32,236,954

   

$

10,596,752

   

$

35,947,982

   

$

4,334,491

 
 

$

52,817,533

   

$

19,606,418

   

$

33,520,610

   

$

32,236,954

   

$

49,861,956

   

$

35,947,982

 
                                               
                                               
   

1,625,000

     

1,425,000

     

125,000

     

2,125,000

     

500,000

     

1,800,000

 
   

(500,000

)

   

(1,375,000

)

   

(200,000

)

   

(1,250,000

)

   

(75,000

)

   

(400,000

)

   

1,125,000

     

50,000

     

(75,000

)

   

875,000

     

425,000

     

1,400,000

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
241

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator Growth Accelerated
Plus ETF - January

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Period Ended

October 31, 2022 (a)

 

Operations:

               

Net Investment income/(loss)         

 

$

(61,366

)

 

$

(44,573

)

Net realized gain/(loss)         

   

(2,440,076

)

   

(56,791

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)         

   

4,925,683

     

(2,329,964

)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations         

   

2,424,241

     

(2,431,328

)

                 
                 

Capital Share Transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold         

   

27,073,893

     

11,747,653

 

Cost of shares redeemed         

   

(910,510

)

   

(4,920,453

)

Transaction fees (see Note 5)         

   

13,992

     

5,556

 

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions         

   

26,177,375

     

6,832,756

 

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets         

 

$

28,601,616

   

$

4,401,428

 
                 

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of the period         

 

$

4,401,428

   

$

 

End of the period         

 

$

33,003,044

   

$

4,401,428

 
                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

               

Shares sold         

   

1,500,000

     

500,000

 

Shares redeemed         

   

(50,000

)

   

(250,000

)

Net Increase/(Decrease)         

   

1,450,000

     

250,000

 

 

(a) Since Commencement of Operations on December 31, 2021. 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
242

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April

   

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - July

   

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - October

 
 

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended October 31, 2022

 
                                               
 

$

(17,304

)

 

$

(102,815

)

 

$

(47,096

)

 

$

(104,072

)

 

$

(38,103

)

 

$

(36,351

)

   

(1,720,067

)

   

298,970

     

829,449

     

(3,664,162

)

   

103,477

     

(1,637,201

)

   

2,289,870

     

(1,513,816

)

   

1,266,607

     

(1,680,499

)

   

1,571,777

     

49,224

 
 

 

552,499

     

(1,317,661

)

   

2,048,960

     

(5,448,733

)

   

1,637,151

     

(1,624,328

)

                                               
                                               
                                               
   

5,361,650

     

19,390,637

     

     

38,276,508

     

5,299,378

     

6,543,125

 
   

(3,399,777

)

   

(29,506,305

)

   

(12,196,525

)

   

(23,097,298

)

   

(508,570

)

   

(1,472,862

)

   

3,796

     

1,853

     

523

     

12,013

     

2,650

     

2,946

 
 

 

1,965,669

     

(10,113,815

)

   

(12,196,002

)

   

15,191,223

     

4,793,458

     

5,073,209

 
 

$

2,518,168

   

$

(11,431,476

)

 

$

(10,147,042

)

 

$

9,742,490

   

$

6,430,609

   

$

3,448,881

 
                                               
                                               
 

$

7,022,894

   

$

18,454,370

   

$

17,992,200

   

$

8,249,710

   

$

6,019,314

   

$

2,570,433

 
 

$

9,541,062

   

$

7,022,894

   

$

7,845,158

   

$

17,992,200

   

$

12,449,923

   

$

6,019,314

 
                                               
                                               
   

200,000

     

725,000

     

     

1,750,000

     

275,000

     

300,000

 
   

(150,000

)

   

(1,050,000

)

   

(575,000

)

   

(1,150,000

)

   

(25,000

)

   

(75,000

)

   

50,000

     

(325,000

)

   

(575,000

)

   

600,000

     

250,000

     

225,000

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
243

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2022

 

Operations:

               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (1,068,641

)

  $ (795,181

)

Net realized gain/(loss)

    16,812,537       217,238  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (1,157,515

)

    3,775,588  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

    14,586,381       3,197,645  
                 
                 

Capital Share Transactions:

               

Proceeds from shares sold

    310,321,313       523,189,050  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (203,391,552

)

    (299,145,558

)

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    78,236       133,414  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    107,007,997       224,176,906  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ 121,594,378     $ 227,374,551  
                 

Net Assets:

               

Beginning of the period

  $ 256,462,068     $ 29,087,517  

End of the period

  $ 378,056,446     $ 256,462,068  
                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

               

Shares sold

    11,525,000       20,250,000  

Shares redeemed

    (7,525,000

)

    (11,575,000

)

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    4,000,000       8,675,000  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
244

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - Quarterly

   

Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly

 
 

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2022

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2022

 
                               
 

$

(54,303

)

 

$

(91,751

)

 

$

(54,706

)

 

$

(116,153

)

   

2,691,418

     

(2,162,238

)

   

1,312,030

     

(4,479,231

)

 

 

(164,122

)

   

79,918

     

(512,335

)

   

(132,088

)

 

 

2,472,993

     

(2,174,071

)

   

744,989

     

(4,727,472

)

                               
                               
                               
   

7,736,360

     

32,813,970

     

2,667,755

     

39,819,130

 
   

(1,241,565

)

   

(32,627,833

)

   

(10,494,965

)

   

(32,716,332

)

   

3,868

     

6,952

     

1,334

     

6,810

 
 

 

6,498,663

     

193,089

     

(7,825,876

)

   

7,109,608

 
 

$

8,971,656

   

$

(1,980,982

)

 

$

(7,080,887

)

 

$

2,382,136

 
                               
                               
 

$

11,440,085

   

$

13,421,067

   

$

18,066,893

   

$

15,684,757

 
 

$

20,411,741

   

$

11,440,085

   

$

10,986,006

   

$

18,066,893

 
                               
                               
   

300,000

     

1,275,000

     

125,000

     

1,600,000

 
   

(50,000

)

   

(1,250,000

)

   

(500,000

)

   

(1,275,000

)

   

250,000

     

25,000

     

(375,000

)

   

325,000

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
245

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Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

         
   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

Net investment income/(loss) (b)

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

   

Total From Investment Operations

   

Transaction fees (see

Note 5)

   

Distributions Paid to Shareholders: Paid from realized gains

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - January

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

24.11

     

(0.12

)

   

4.97

     

4.85

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

27.04

     

(0.22

)

   

(2.72

)

   

(2.94

)

   

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

23.82

     

(0.22

)

   

3.43

     

3.21

     

0.01

     

 

For the period 12/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

24.44

     

(0.17

)

   

(0.47

)

   

(0.64

)

   

0.02

     

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - April

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

22.46

     

(0.10

)

   

2.40

     

2.30

     

0.03

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

25.87

     

(0.20

)

   

(3.25

)

   

(3.45

)

   

0.04

     

 

For the period 3/31/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.90

     

(0.13

)

   

1.08

     

0.95

     

0.02

     

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - July

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

22.08

     

(0.10

)

   

4.06

     

3.96

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

24.68

     

(0.20

)

   

(2.42

)

   

(2.62

)

   

0.02

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

22.73

     

(0.21

)

   

2.15

     

1.94

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2020         

 

$

23.43

     

(0.19

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.49

)

   

0.02

     

(0.23

)

For the period 6/28/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019         

 

$

23.04

     

(0.06

)

   

0.43

     

0.37

     

0.02

     

 

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - October

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

22.20

     

(0.10

)

   

3.57

     

3.47

   

(e)

   

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

25.40

     

(0.20

)

   

(3.05

)

(g)

 

(3.25

)

   

0.05

     

 

For the period 9/30/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.97

     

(0.02

)

   

0.45

     

0.43

     

(e)

   

 

 

(a)

Annualized for periods less than one year.

(b)

Net investment income/(loss) per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)

Commencement of operations.

(e)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(f)

Includes broker interest expense of 0.01%.

(g)

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share includes balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gain/(loss) in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
246

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

     

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

                             

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
 

 

Change in Net Asset Value for the Period

   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

Total

return (c)

   

Net assets, end of period (000)

   

Expenses

   

Net investment income/(loss)

   

Portfolio turnover

rate (c)

 
 

 

                                                   
 

 

4.86

   

$

28.97

     

20.18

%

 

$

204,242

     

0.85

%

   

(0.84

)%

   

0

%

   

(2.93

)

 

$

24.11

     

(10.84

)%

 

$

65,688

     

0.85

%

   

(0.85

)%

   

0

%

   

3.22

   

$

27.04

     

13.47

%

 

$

57,450

     

0.85

%

   

(0.85

)%

   

0

%

 

 

(0.62

)

 

$

23.82

     

(2.52

)%

 

$

52,415

     

0.85

%

   

(0.85

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

2.33

   

$

24.79

     

10.39

%

 

$

224,998

     

0.85

%

   

(0.84

)%

   

0

%

   

(3.41

)

 

$

22.46

     

(13.17

)%

 

$

43,236

     

0.85

%

   

(0.84

)%

   

0

%

 

 

0.97

   

$

25.87

     

3.88

%

 

$

20,047

     

0.85

%

   

(0.85

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

3.97

   

$

26.05

     

17.97

%

 

$

110,041

     

0.85

%

   

(0.84

)%

   

0

%

   

(2.60

)

 

$

22.08

     

(10.54

)%

 

$

188,757

     

0.85

%

   

(0.85

)%

   

0

%

   

1.95

   

$

24.68

     

8.58

%

 

$

56,141

     

0.85

%

   

(0.85

)%

   

0

%

   

(0.70

)

 

$

22.73

     

(2.04

)%

 

$

69,883

     

0.86

%(f)

   

(0.86

)%

   

0

%

 

 

0.39

   

$

23.43

     

1.70

%

 

$

63,851

     

0.85

%

   

(0.85

)%

   

99

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

3.47

   

$

25.67

     

15.61

%

 

$

105,238

     

0.85

%

   

(0.84

)%

   

0

%

   

(3.20

)

 

$

22.20

     

(12.60

)%

 

$

94,355

     

0.85

%

   

(0.85

)%

   

0

%

 

 

0.43

   

$

25.40

     

1.72

%

 

$

9,525

     

0.85

%

   

(0.85

)%

   

0

%

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
247

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Financial Highlights

 

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

         
   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

Net investment income/(loss) (b)

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

   

Total From Investment Operations

   

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

   

Distributions Paid to Shareholders: Paid from realized gains

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - January

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

24.58

     

(0.12

)

   

3.58

     

3.46

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

29.95

     

(0.25

)

   

(5.13

)

   

(5.38

)

   

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

27.26

     

(0.27

)

   

2.94

(f)

   

2.67

     

0.02

     

 

For the period 12/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

26.80

     

(0.19

)

   

0.62

(f)

   

0.43

     

0.03

     

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - April

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

21.51

     

(0.10

)

   

2.79

     

2.69

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

24.75

     

(0.21

)

   

(3.04

)

   

(3.25

)

   

0.01

     

 

For the period 3/31/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.96

     

(0.13

)

   

(0.10

)(f)

   

(0.23

)

   

0.02

     

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - July

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

21.22

     

(0.10

)

   

1.95

     

1.85

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

25.77

     

(0.21

)

   

(4.36

)

   

(4.57

)

   

0.02

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.60

     

(0.23

)

   

0.39

     

0.16

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2020         

 

$

25.25

     

(0.22

)

   

0.71

(f)

   

0.49

     

0.03

     

(0.17

)

For the period 6/28/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019         

 

$

25.28

     

(0.07

)

   

0.02

(f)

   

(0.05

)

   

0.02

     

 

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - October

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

20.50

     

(0.10

)

   

2.75

     

2.65

   

(e)

   

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

25.23

     

(0.20

)

   

(4.56

)

   

(4.76

)

   

0.03

     

 

For the period 9/30/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.99

     

(0.02

)

   

(0.26

)

   

0.24

     

(e)

   

 

 

(a)

Annualized for periods less than one year.

(b)

Net investment income/(loss) per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)

Commencement of operations.

(e)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(f)

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share includes balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gain/(loss) in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

(g)

Includes broker interest expense of 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
248

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

     

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

                             

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
 

 

Change in Net Asset Value for the Period

   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

Total return (c)

   

Net assets, end of period (000)

   

Expenses

   

Net investment income/(loss)

   

Portfolio turnover rate (c)

 
 

 

                                                   
 

 

3.47

   

$

28.05

     

14.11

%

 

$

115,692

     

0.89

%

   

(0.88

)%

   

0

%

   

(5.37

)

 

$

24.58

     

(17.93

)%

 

$

55,915

     

0.89

%

   

(0.89

)%

   

0

%

   

2.69

   

$

29.95

     

9.87

%

 

$

106,320

     

0.89

%

   

(0.89

)%

   

0

%

 

 

0.46

   

$

27.26

     

1.71

%

 

$

27,940

     

0.89

%

   

(0.89

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

2.70

   

$

24.21

     

12.54

%

 

$

50,843

     

0.89

%

   

(0.88

)%

   

0

%

   

(3.24

)

 

$

21.51

     

(13.08

)%

 

$

30,656

     

0.89

%

   

(0.89

)%

   

0

%

 

 

(0.21

)

 

$

24.75

     

(0.84

)%

 

$

34,031

     

0.89

%

   

(0.89

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

1.86

   

$

23.08

     

8.78

%

 

$

91,178

     

0.89

%

   

(0.88

)%

   

0

%

   

(4.55

)

 

$

21.22

     

(17.66

)%

 

$

54,643

     

0.89

%

   

(0.89

)%

   

0

%

   

0.17

   

$

25.77

     

0.68

%

 

$

41,237

     

0.89

%

   

(0.89

)%

   

0

%

   

0.35

   

$

25.60

     

2.04

%

 

$

35,197

     

0.90

%(g)

   

(0.90

)%

   

0

%

 

 

(0.03

)

 

$

25.25

     

(0.11

)%

 

$

43,559

     

0.89

%

   

(0.89

)%

   

31

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

2.65

   

$

23.15

     

12.89

%

 

$

30,669

     

0.89

%

   

(0.88

)%

   

0

%

   

(4.73

)

 

$

20.50

     

(18.75

)%

 

$

25,628

     

0.89

%

   

(0.89

)%

   

0

%

 

 

0.24

   

$

25.23

     

0.98

%

 

$

5,047

     

0.89

%

   

(0.89

)%

   

0

%

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
249

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

         
   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

Net investment income/(loss) (b)

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

   

Total From Investment Operations

   

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

   

Distributions Paid to Shareholders: Paid from realized gains

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - January

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

35.60

     

(0.14

)

   

2.88

     

2.74

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

42.07

     

(0.30

)

   

(6.19

)

   

(6.49

)

   

0.02

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

37.44

     

(0.31

)

   

4.91

     

4.60

     

0.03

     

 

For the period 12/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

34.94

     

(0.24

)

   

2.69

     

2.45

     

0.05

     

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - April

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

34.67

     

(0.14

)

   

4.58

     

4.44

     

0.02

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

38.38

     

(0.29

)

   

(3.45

)

   

(3.74

)

   

0.03

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

34.93

     

(0.29

)

   

3.71

     

3.42

     

0.03

     

 

For the period 3/31/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

31.27

     

(0.16

)

   

3.77

     

3.61

     

0.05

     

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - July

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

43.06

     

(0.17

)

   

5.71

     

5.54

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

47.65

     

(0.35

)

   

(4.28

)

   

(4.63

)

   

0.04

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

42.23

     

(0.36

)

   

5.74

     

5.38

     

0.04

     

 

For the period 6/30/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

40.64

     

(0.11

)

   

1.67

     

1.56

     

0.03

     

 

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

35.28

     

(0.14

)

   

4.53

     

4.39

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

40.07

     

(0.30

)

   

(4.51

)

   

(4.81

)

   

0.02

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

33.53

     

(0.30

)

   

6.82

     

6.52

     

0.02

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2020         

 

$

31.70

     

(0.26

)

   

2.39

     

2.13

     

0.05

     

(0.35

)

For the period 9/30/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019         

 

$

31.01

     

(0.02

)

   

0.70

     

0.68

     

0.01

     

 

 

(a)

Annualized for periods less than one year.

(b)

Net investment income/(loss) per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)

Commencement of operations.

(e)

Includes broker interest expense of 0.02%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
250

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Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

                             

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
 

 

Change in Net Asset Value for the Period

   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

Total return (c)

   

Net assets, end of period (000)

   

Expenses

   

Net investment income/(loss)

   

Portfolio turnover rate (c)

 
 

 

                                                   
 

 

2.75

   

$

38.35

     

7.71

%

 

$

94,908

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(6.47

)

 

$

35.60

     

(15.37

)%

 

$

82,777

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

4.63

   

$

42.07

     

12.36

%

 

$

87,297

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

2.50

   

$

37.44

     

7.16

%

 

$

39,315

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

4.46

   

$

39.13

     

12.88

%

 

$

111,526

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(3.71

)

 

$

34.67

     

(9.67

)%

 

$

52,866

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

3.45

   

$

38.38

     

9.87

%

 

$

41,254

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

3.66

   

$

34.93

     

11.69

%

 

$

15,717

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

5.55

   

$

48.61

     

12.91

%

 

$

76,566

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(4.59

)

 

$

43.06

     

(9.64

)%

 

$

118,404

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

5.42

   

$

47.65

     

12.83

%

 

$

55,986

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

1.59

   

$

42.23

     

3.91

%

 

$

57,011

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

4.40

   

$

39.68

     

12.49

%

 

$

85,521

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(4.79

)

 

$

35.28

     

(11.95

)%

 

$

80,965

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

6.54

   

$

40.07

     

19.51

%

 

$

77,928

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

1.83

   

$

33.53

     

6.92

%

 

$

40,566

     

0.81

%(e)

   

(0.81

)%

   

0

%

 

 

0.69

   

$

31.70

     

2.21

%

 

$

26,149

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
251

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

         
   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

Net investment income/(loss) (b)

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

   

Total From Investment Operations

   

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

   

Distributions Paid to Shareholders: Paid from realized gains

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - January

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

30.28

     

(0.12

)

   

0.35

     

0.23

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

31.76

     

(0.24

)

   

(1.26

)

   

(1.50

)

   

0.02

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

26.18

     

(0.24

)

   

5.78

     

5.54

     

0.04

     

 

For the period 12/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

26.70

     

(0.17

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.57

)

   

0.05

     

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - April

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

25.52

     

(0.10

)

   

0.93

     

0.83

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

27.83

     

(0.20

)

   

(2.12

)

   

(2.32

)

   

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

26.00

     

(0.22

)

   

2.03

     

1.81

     

0.02

     

 

For the period 3/31/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

23.05

     

(0.12

)

   

3.05

     

2.93

     

0.02

     

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - July

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

24.48

     

(0.10

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.13

)

 

(e)

   

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

26.70

     

(0.20

)

   

(2.03

)

   

(2.23

)

   

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

23.91

     

(0.21

)

   

2.99

     

2.78

     

0.01

     

 

For the period 6/30/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

23.07

     

(0.06

)

   

0.89

     

0.83

     

0.01

     

 

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - October

                                               

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

25.37

     

(0.10

)

   

0.46

     

0.36

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

27.65

     

(0.20

)

   

(2.10

)

   

(2.30

)

   

0.02

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.08

     

(0.21

)

   

3.77

     

3.56

     

0.01

     

 

For the year ended 10/31/2020         

 

$

24.71

     

(0.19

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.45

)

   

0.02

     

(0.20

)

For the period 9/30/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019         

 

$

24.38

     

(0.01

)

   

0.33

     

0.32

     

0.01

     

 

 

(a)

Annualized for periods less than one year.

(b)

Net investment income/(loss) per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)

Commencement of operations.

(e)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
252

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Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

                             

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
 

 

Change in Net Asset Value for the Period

   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

Total return (c)

   

Net assets, end of period (000)

   

Expenses

   

Net investment income/(loss)

   

Portfolio turnover rate (c)

 
 

 

                                                   
 

 

0.24

   

$

30.52

     

0.79

%

 

$

175,495

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(1.48

)

 

$

30.28

     

(4.65

)%

 

$

79,491

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

5.58

   

$

31.76

     

21.31

%

 

$

84,958

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

(0.52

)

 

$

26.18

     

(1.95

)%

 

$

165,588

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

0.84

   

$

26.36

     

3.29

%

 

$

126,523

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(2.31

)

 

$

25.52

     

(8.29

)%

 

$

84,855

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

1.83

   

$

27.83

     

7.04

%

 

$

84,876

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

2.95

   

$

26.00

     

12.79

%

 

$

33,147

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

(0.13

)

 

$

24.35

     

(0.51

)%

 

$

69,410

     

0.79

%

   

(0.77

)%

   

0

%

   

(2.22

)

 

$

24.48

     

(8.30

)%

 

$

78,335

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

2.79

   

$

26.70

     

11.64

%

 

$

74,083

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

0.84

   

$

23.91

     

3.66

%

 

$

23,316

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

0.37

   

$

25.74

     

1.47

%

 

$

75,936

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(2.28

)

 

$

25.37

     

(8.24

)%

 

$

72,937

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

3.57

   

$

27.65

     

14.79

%

 

$

36,632

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

(0.63

)

 

$

24.08

     

(1.73

)%

 

$

48,170

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

0.33

   

$

24.71

     

1.35

%

 

$

27,179

     

0.79

%

   

(0.74

)%

   

0

%

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
253

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

 
   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

Net investment income/(loss) (b)

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

   

Total From Investment Operations

   

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

 

Innovator Double Stacker ETF - January

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

24.24

     

(0.09

)

   

2.73

     

2.64

     

0.01

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

29.76

     

(0.21

)

   

(5.32

)

   

(5.53

)

   

0.01

 

For the period 12/31/2020 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.43

     

(0.18

)

   

4.50

     

4.32

     

0.01

 

Innovator Double Stacker ETF - October

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

26.81

     

(0.11

)

   

3.62

     

3.51

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

32.64

     

(0.24

)

   

(5.60

)

   

(5.84

)

   

0.01

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.84

     

(0.23

)

   

8.01

     

7.78

     

0.02

 

For the period 9/30/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

25.47

     

(0.02

)

   

(0.64

)

   

(0.66

)

   

0.03

 

Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - January

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

23.96

     

(0.09

)

   

2.10

     

2.01

     

0.01

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

29.40

     

(0.22

)

   

(5.25

)

   

(5.47

)

   

0.03

 

For the period 12/31/2020 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.42

     

(0.18

)

   

4.14

     

3.96

     

0.02

 

Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - October

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

26.38

     

(0.11

)

   

2.89

     

2.78

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

31.81

     

(0.24

)

   

(5.22

)

   

(5.46

)

   

0.03

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.00

     

(0.23

)

   

7.02

     

6.79

     

0.02

 

For the period 9/30/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

25.46

     

(0.02

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.47

)

   

0.01

 

 

(a)

Annualized for periods less than one year.

(b)

Net investment income/(loss) per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)

Commencement of operations.

(e)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(f)

Includes broker interest expense of 0.01%.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
254

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

     

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

                             

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
 

Change in Net Asset Value for the Period

   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

Total return (c)

   

Net assets, end of period (000)

   

Expenses

   

Net investment income/(loss)

   

Portfolio turnover rate (c)

 
 

 

                                                   
 

 

2.65

   

$

26.89

     

10.94

%

 

$

2,689

     

0.79

%

   

(0.75

)%

   

0

%

   

(5.52

)

 

$

24.24

     

(18.56

)%

 

$

3,030

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

4.33

   

$

29.76

     

17.04

%

 

$

6,697

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

3.51

   

$

30.32

     

13.12

%

 

$

4,548

     

0.79

%

   

(0.76

)%

   

0

%

   

(5.83

)

 

$

26.81

     

(17.86

)%

 

$

4,021

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

7.80

   

$

32.64

     

31.36

%

 

$

8,975

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

(0.63

)

 

$

24.84

     

(2.46

)%

 

$

11,801

     

0.80

%(f)

   

(0.80

)%

   

0

%

                                                       
 

 

2.02

   

$

25.98

     

8.42

%

 

$

5,195

     

0.79

%

   

(0.77

)%

   

0

%

   

(5.44

)

 

$

23.96

     

(18.53

)%

 

$

5,989

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

3.98

   

$

29.40

     

15.68

%

 

$

44,107

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

                                                       
 

 

2.78

   

$

29.16

     

10.53

%

 

$

6,561

     

0.79

%

   

(0.77

)%

   

0

%

   

(5.43

)

 

$

26.38

     

(17.08

)%

 

$

5,276

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

6.81

   

$

31.81

     

27.25

%

 

$

16,702

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

(0.46

)

 

$

25.00

     

(1.80

)%

 

$

6,875

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
255

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

 

           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

 
   

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

Net investment income/(loss) (b)

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

   

Total From Investment Operations

   

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

 

Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - January

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

25.20

     

(0.10

)

   

2.14

     

2.04

     

0.01

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

28.09

     

(0.21

)

   

(2.70

)

   

(2.91

)

   

0.02

 

For the period 12/31/2020 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.42

     

(0.18

)

   

2.83

     

2.65

     

0.02

 

Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - October

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

27.33

     

(0.11

)

   

2.86

     

2.75

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

29.74

     

(0.23

)

   

(2.19

)

   

(2.42

)

   

0.01

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.96

     

(0.22

)

   

4.99

     

4.77

     

0.01

 

For the period 9/30/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

25.46

     

(0.02

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.53

)

   

0.03

 

Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 9 Buffer ETF - July

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

18.67

     

(0.08

)

   

2.01

     

1.93

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

24.46

     

(0.17

)

   

(5.67

)

   

(5.84

)

   

0.05

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.32

     

(0.17

)

   

0.30

(g)

   

0.13

     

0.01

 

For the period 8/17/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

24.87

     

(0.04

)

   

(0.52

)

   

(0.56

)

   

0.01

 

Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 5 Floor ETF - Quarterly

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

19.85

     

(0.08

)

   

1.30

     

1.22

     

0.02

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

23.72

     

(0.17

)

   

(3.74

)

   

(3.91

)

   

0.04

 

For the year ended 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.43

     

(0.19

)

   

(0.56

)(g)

   

(0.75

)

   

0.04

 

For the period 8/17/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020         

 

$

24.87

     

(0.04

)

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.46

)

   

0.02

 

 

(a)

Annualized for periods less than one year.

(b)

Net investment income/(loss) per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)

Commencement of operations.

(e)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(f)

Includes broker interest expense of 0.01%.

(g)

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share includes balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gain/(loss) in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

                             

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
 

 

Change in Net Asset Value for the Period

   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

Total return (c)

   

Net assets, end of period (000)

   

Expenses

   

Net investment income/(loss)

   

Portfolio turnover rate (c)

 
 

 

                                                   
 

 

2.05

   

$

27.25

     

8.13

%

 

$

6,812

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(2.89

)

 

$

25.20

     

(10.29

)%

 

$

8,190

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

2.67

   

$

28.09

     

10.50

%

 

$

13,342

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

2.75

   

$

30.08

     

10.04

%

 

$

14,287

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(2.41

)

 

$

27.33

     

(8.09

)%

 

$

14,350

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

4.78

   

$

29.74

     

19.14

%

 

$

21,562

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

(0.50

)

 

$

24.96

     

(1.95

)%

 

$

31,204

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

1.93

   

$

20.60

     

10.37

%

 

$

56,663

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(5.79

)

 

$

18.67

     

(23.67

)%

 

$

32,204

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

0.14

   

$

24.46

     

0.55

%

 

$

4,892

     

0.79

%

   

(0.72

)%

   

0

%

 

 

(0.55

)

 

$

24.32

     

(2.19

)%

 

$

5,473

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
 

 

1.24

   

$

21.09

     

6.26

%

 

$

7,910

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

(3.87

)

 

$

19.85

     

(16.32

)%

 

$

20,347

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

0.71

   

$

23.72

     

(2.87

)%

 

$

9,489

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

(0.44

)

 

$

24.43

     

(1.79

)%

 

$

3,053

     

0.80

%(f)

   

(0.80

)%

   

0

%

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
257

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Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout

 

           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

 
   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

Net investment income/(loss) (b)

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

   

Total From Investment Operations

   

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - January

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

19.87

     

(0.08

)

   

2.04

     

1.96

     

0.01

 

For the period 12/31/2021 (d) - 10/31/2022         

 

$

24.71

     

(0.14

)

   

(4.71

)

   

(4.85

)

   

0.01

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - April

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

25.04

     

(0.10

)

   

2.10

     

2.00

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

28.38

     

(0.21

)

   

(3.13

)

   

(3.34

)

 

(e)

For the period 3/31/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.37

     

(0.13

)

   

3.13

     

3.00

     

0.01

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - July

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

23.15

     

(0.09

)

   

3.33

     

3.24

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

27.23

     

(0.20

)

   

(3.89

)

   

(4.09

)

   

0.01

 

For the period 6/30/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.69

     

(0.07

)

   

1.61

     

1.54

     

(e)

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

20.96

     

(0.09

)

   

2.62

     

2.53

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

25.28

     

(0.17

)

   

(4.20

)

   

(4.37

)

   

0.05

 

For the period 9/30/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.05

     

(0.02

)

   

1.25

     

1.23

     

 

 

(a)

Annualized for periods less than one year.

(b)

Net investment income/(loss) per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)

Commencement of operations.

(e)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
258

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

each period)

   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

                             

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
 

Change in Net Asset Value for the Period

   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

Total return (c)

   

Net assets, end of period (000)

   

Expenses

   

Net investment income/(loss)

   

Portfolio turnover rate (c)

 
                                                       
   

1.97

   

$

21.84

     

9.92

%

 

$

10,373

     

0.79

%

   

(0.77

)%

   

0

%

   

(4.84

)

 

$

19.87

     

(19.60

)%

 

$

3,974

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

                                                       
   

2.00

   

$

27.04

     

7.99

%

 

$

4,055

     

0.79

%

   

(0.76

)%

   

0

%

   

(3.34

)

 

$

25.04

     

(11.78

)%

 

$

3,755

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

3.01

   

$

28.38

     

11.86

%

 

$

7,804

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

                                                       
   

3.24

   

$

26.39

     

13.98

%

 

$

2,639

     

0.79

%

   

(0.74

)%

   

0

%

   

(4.08

)

 

$

23.15

     

(14.97

)%

 

$

3,472

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

1.54

   

$

27.23

     

5.98

%

 

$

3,403

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

                                                       
   

2.53

   

$

23.49

     

12.09

%

 

$

40,520

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(4.32

)

 

$

20.96

     

(17.10

)%

 

$

35,627

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

1.23

   

$

25.28

     

5.11

%

 

$

1,896

     

0.79

%

   

(0.85

)%

   

0

%

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
259

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout

 

           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

 
   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

Net investment income/(loss) (b)

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

   

Total From Investment Operations

   

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - January

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

19.87

     

(0.08

)

   

1.95

     

1.87

     

0.01

 

For the period 12/31/2021 (d) - 10/31/2022         

 

$

24.71

     

(0.14

)

   

(4.72

)

   

(4.86

)

   

0.02

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - April

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

24.90

     

(0.10

)

   

1.99

     

1.89

     

0.01

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

28.19

     

(0.22

)

   

(3.10

)

(f)

 

(3.32

)

   

0.03

 

For the period 3/31/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.37

     

(0.13

)

   

2.94

     

2.81

     

0.01

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

23.10

     

(0.09

)

   

3.37

     

3.28

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

27.11

     

(0.19

)

   

(3.84

)

   

(4.03

)

   

0.02

 

For the period 6/30/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.68

     

(0.07

)

   

1.49

     

1.42

     

0.01

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - October

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

20.84

     

(0.08

)

   

2.49

     

2.41

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

25.30

     

(0.18

)

   

(4.31

)

   

(4.49

)

   

0.03

 

For the period 9/30/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.05

     

(0.02

)

   

1.27

     

1.25

     

 

 

(a)

Annualized for periods less than one year.

(b)

Net investment income/(loss) per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)

Commencement of operations.

(e)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(f)

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share includes balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gain/(loss) in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
260

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

each period)

   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

                             

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
 

Change in Net Asset Value for the Period

   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

Total return (c)

   

Net assets, end of period (000)

   

Expenses

   

Net investment income/(loss)

   

Portfolio turnover rate (c)

 
 

 

                                                   
   

1.88

   

$

21.75

     

9.47

%

 

$

11,420

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(4.84

)

 

$

19.87

     

(19.59

)%

 

$

4,967

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
   

1.90

   

$

26.80

     

7.64

%

 

$

4,020

     

0.79

%

   

(0.77

)%

   

0

%

   

(3.29

)

 

$

24.90

     

(11.67

)%

 

$

3,735

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

2.82

   

$

28.19

     

11.11

%

 

$

8,457

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
   

3.28

   

$

26.38

     

14.21

%

 

$

11,870

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(4.01

)

 

$

23.10

     

(14.80

)%

 

$

12,703

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

1.43

   

$

27.11

     

5.56

%

 

$

9,488

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
   

2.41

   

$

23.25

     

11.58

%

 

$

21,507

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(4.46

)

 

$

20.84

     

(17.63

)%

 

$

15,108

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

1.25

   

$

25.30

     

5.20

%

 

$

2,530

     

0.79

%

   

(0.83

)%

   

0

%

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
261

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout

 

           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

 
   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

Net investment income/(loss) (b)

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

   

Total From Investment Operations

   

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

22.00

     

(0.09

)

   

1.72

     

1.63

     

0.01

 

For the period 12/31/2021 (d) - 10/31/2022         

 

$

24.70

     

(0.15

)

   

(2.57

)

   

(2.72

)

   

0.02

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

25.30

     

(0.10

)

   

2.58

     

2.48

     

0.02

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

27.09

     

(0.21

)

   

(1.59

)

   

(1.80

)

   

0.01

 

For the period 3/31/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.37

     

(0.12

)

   

1.83

     

1.71

     

0.01

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

25.28

     

(0.10

)

   

2.75

     

2.65

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

26.49

     

(0.20

)

   

(1.04

)

   

(1.24

)

   

0.03

 

For the period 6/30/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.68

     

(0.07

)

   

0.87

     

0.80

     

0.01

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

22.82

     

(0.09

)

   

2.20

     

2.11

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

24.77

     

(0.19

)

   

(1.80

)

(f)

 

(1.99

)

   

0.04

 

For the period 9/30/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.04

     

(0.02

)

   

0.74

     

0.72

     

0.01

 

 

(a)

Annualized for periods less than one year.

(b)

Net investment income/(loss) per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)

Commencement of operations.

(e)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(f)

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share includes balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gain/(loss) in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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each period)

   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

                             

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
 

Change in Net Asset Value for the Period

   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

Total return (c)

   

Net assets, end of period (000)

   

Expenses

   

Net investment income/(loss)

   

Portfolio turnover rate (c)

 
 

 

                                                   
   

1.64

   

$

23.64

     

7.45

%

 

$

60,871

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(2.70

)

 

$

22.00

     

(10.93

)%

 

$

14,300

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
   

2.50

   

$

27.80

     

9.88

%

 

$

52,818

     

0.79

%

   

(0.77

)%

   

0

%

   

(1.79

)

 

$

25.30

     

(6.61

)%

 

$

19,606

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

1.72

   

$

27.09

     

6.77

%

 

$

19,639

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
   

2.65

   

$

27.93

     

10.48

%

 

$

33,521

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(1.21

)

 

$

25.28

     

(4.56

)%

 

$

32,237

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

0.81

   

$

26.49

     

3.16

%

 

$

10,597

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
   

2.11

   

$

24.93

     

9.23

%

 

$

49,862

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(1.95

)

 

$

22.82

     

(7.85

)%

 

$

35,948

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

0.73

   

$

24.77

     

3.03

%

 

$

4,334

     

0.79

%

   

(0.82

)%

   

0

%

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights

 

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout

 

           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

 
   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

Net investment income/(loss) (b)

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

   

Total From Investment Operations

   

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

17.61

     

(0.07

)

   

1.85

     

1.78

     

0.02

 

For the period 12/31/2021 (d) - 10/31/2022         

 

$

25.46

     

(0.13

)

   

(7.74

)

   

(7.87

)

   

0.02

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

23.41

     

(0.09

)

   

3.92

     

3.83

     

0.02

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

29.53

     

(0.22

)

   

(5.90

)

   

(6.12

)

 

(e)

For the period 3/31/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.53

     

(0.13

)

   

4.11

     

3.98

     

0.02

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - July

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

19.99

     

(0.08

)

   

4.23

     

4.15

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

27.50

     

(0.18

)

   

(7.35

)

   

(7.53

)

   

0.02

 

For the period 6/30/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.52

     

(0.07

)

   

2.05

     

1.98

     

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - October

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

18.52

     

(0.08

)

   

3.20

     

3.12

     

0.01

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

25.70

     

(0.18

)

   

(7.01

)

   

(7.19

)

   

0.01

 

For the period 9/30/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

24.32

     

(0.02

)

   

1.40

     

1.38

     

(e)

 

(a)

Annualized for periods less than one year.

(b)

Net investment income/(loss) per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)

Commencement of operations.

(e)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

each period)

   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

                             

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
 

Change in Net Asset Value for the Period

   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

Total return (c)

   

Net assets, end of period (000)

   

Expenses

   

Net investment income/(loss)

   

Portfolio turnover rate (c)

 
                                                       
   

1.80

   

$

19.41

     

10.27

%

 

$

33,003

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(7.85

)

 

$

17.61

     

(30.85

)%

 

$

4,401

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

                                                       
   

3.85

   

$

27.26

     

16.45

%

 

$

9,541

     

0.79

%

   

(0.76

)%

   

0

%

   

(6.12

)

 

$

23.41

     

(20.72

)%

 

$

7,023

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

4.00

   

$

29.53

     

15.66

%

 

$

18,454

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

                                                       
   

4.15

   

$

24.14

     

20.75

%

 

$

7,845

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(7.51

)

 

$

19.99

     

(27.30

)%

 

$

17,992

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

1.98

   

$

27.50

     

7.75

%

 

$

8,250

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

                                                       
   

3.13

   

$

21.65

     

16.91

%

 

$

12,450

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(7.18

)

 

$

18.52

     

(27.95

)%

 

$

6,019

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

   

1.38

   

$

25.70

     

5.69

%

 

$

2,570

     

0.79

%

   

(0.82

)%

   

0

%

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout

 

           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

 
   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

Net investment income/(loss) (b)

   

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)

   

Total From Investment Operations

   

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

 

Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

26.17

     

(0.09

)

   

1.31

     

1.22

     

0.01

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

25.86

     

(0.18

)

   

0.46

     

0.28

     

0.03

 

For the period 6/30/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.69

     

(0.06

)

   

0.20

(f)

   

0.14

     

0.03

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - Quarterly

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

22.88

     

(0.10

)

   

4.43

     

4.33

     

0.01

 

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

28.25

     

(0.20

)

   

(5.19

)

   

(5.39

)

   

0.02

 

For the period 3/31/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.37

     

(0.13

)

   

3.00

     

2.87

     

0.01

 

Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly

                                       

For the period 11/1/2022 - 4/30/2023         

 

$

21.26

     

(0.08

)

   

1.95

     

1.87

   

(e)

For the year ended 10/31/2022         

 

$

29.88

     

(0.20

)

   

(8.43

)

   

(8.63

)

   

0.01

 

For the period 3/31/2021 (d) - 10/31/2021         

 

$

25.53

     

(0.13

)

   

4.47

     

4.34

     

0.01

 

 

(a)

Annualized for periods less than one year.

(b)

Net investment income/(loss) per share has been calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

(d)

Commencement of operations.

(e)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(f)

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) per share includes balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gain/(loss) in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

each period)

   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

                             

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
 

Change in Net Asset Value for the Period

   

Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

Total return (c)

   

Net assets, end of period (000)

   

Expenses

   

Net investment income/(loss)

   

Portfolio turnover rate (c)

 
                                                       
   

1.23

   

$

27.40

     

4.68

%

 

$

378,056

     

0.69

%

   

(0.68

)%

   

0

%

   

0.31

   

$

26.17

     

1.21

%

 

$

256,462

     

0.69

%

   

(0.69

)%

   

0

%

 

 

0.17

   

$

25.86

     

0.65

%

 

$

29,088

     

0.69

%

   

(0.69

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
   

4.34

   

$

27.22

     

18.95

%

 

$

20,412

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(5.37

)

 

$

22.88

     

(19.02

)%

 

$

11,440

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

2.88

   

$

28.25

     

11.37

%

 

$

13,421

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

                                                   
   

1.87

   

$

23.13

     

8.81

%

 

$

10,986

     

0.79

%

   

(0.78

)%

   

0

%

   

(8.62

)

 

$

21.26

     

(28.85

)%

 

$

18,067

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

 

4.35

   

$

29.88

     

17.02

%

 

$

15,685

     

0.79

%

   

(0.79

)%

   

0

%

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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 Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1.

ORGANIZATION

 

Innovator ETFs Trust (the “Trust”) was organized under Delaware law as a Delaware statutory trust on October 17, 2007, and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) as an open-end management investment company.  The Trust currently consists of multiple operational series, of which forty-three are covered in this report, collectively the (“Funds”):

 

Name

 

Ticker

 

Commencement of Operations

 

Tracking Fund

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - January         

 

IJAN

 

December 31, 2019

 

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - April         

 

IAPR

 

March 31, 2021

 

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - July         

 

IJUL

 

June 28, 2019

 

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - October         

 

IOCT

 

September 30, 2021

 

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - January         

 

EJAN

 

December 31, 2019

 

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - April         

 

EAPR

 

March 31, 2021

 

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - July         

 

EJUL

 

June 28, 2019

 

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - October         

 

EOCT

 

September 30, 2021

 

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - January         

 

NJAN

 

December 31, 2019

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - April         

 

NAPR

 

March 31, 2020

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - July         

 

NJUL

 

June 30, 2020

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October         

 

NOCT

 

September 30, 2019

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - January         

 

KJAN

 

December 31, 2019

 

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - April         

 

KAPR

 

March 31, 2020

 

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - July         

 

KJUL

 

June 30, 2020

 

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - October         

 

KOCT

 

September 30, 2019

 

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Innovator Double Stacker ETF - January         

 

DSJA

 

December 31, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust and Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Double Stacker ETF - October         

 

DSOC

 

September 30, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust and Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - January         

 

TSJA

 

December 31, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust, Invesco QQQ Trust and iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Innovator Triple Stacker ETF - October         

 

TSOC

 

September 30, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust, Invesco QQQ Trust and iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - January         

 

DBJA

 

December 31, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust and Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Double Stacker 9 Buffer ETF - October         

 

DBOC

 

September 30, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust and Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - January         

 

XDJA

 

December 31, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - April         

 

XDAP

 

March 31, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - July         

 

XDJL

 

June 30, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October         

 

XDOC

 

September 30, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - January         

 

XTJA

 

December 31, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - April         

 

XTAP

 

March 31, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - July         

 

XTJL

 

June 30, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated Plus ETF - October         

 

XTOC

 

September 30, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - January         

 

XBJA

 

December 31, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - April         

 

XBAP

 

March 31, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - July         

 

XBJL

 

June 30, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October         

 

XBOC

 

September 30, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January         

 

QTJA

 

December 31, 2021

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - April         

 

QTAP

 

March 31, 2021

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - July         

 

QTJL

 

June 30, 2021

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - October         

 

QTOC

 

September 30, 2021

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 9 Buffer ETF - July         

 

TBJL

 

August 17, 2020

 

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Innovator 20+ Year Treasury Bond 5 Floor ETF - Quarterly         

 

TFJL

 

August 17, 2020

 

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF         

 

BALT

 

June 30, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - Quarterly         

 

XDSQ

 

March 31, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator Growth Accelerated ETF - Quarterly         

 

XDQQ

 

March 31, 2021

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

             
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The operational series of the Trust covered outside of this report consist of:

 

Name

 

Ticker

 

Commencement of Operations

 

Tracking Index/Fund

Innovator IBD® 50 ETF          

 

FFTY

 

April 8, 2015

 

IBD® 50 Index

Innovator IBD® Breakout Opportunities ETF         

 

BOUT

 

September 12, 2018

 

IBD® Breakout Stocks Index

Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF         

 

LOUP

 

July 24, 2018

 

Loup Frontier Tech Index

Innovator S&P Investment Grade Preferred ETF         

 

EPRF

 

May 23, 2016

 

S&P U.S. High Quality Preferred Stock Index

Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF (b)         

 

BUFF

 

October 19, 2016

 

Refinitiv Laddered Power Buffer Strategy Index

Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF (c)         

 

BUFB

 

February 8, 2022

 

MerQube U.S. Large Cap Equity Buffer Laddered Index

Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF         

 

BSTP

 

March 7, 2022

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator Power Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF         

 

PSTP

 

March 7, 2022

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator Hedged TSLA Strategy ETF         

 

TSLH

 

July 25, 2022

 

Tesla, Inc.

Innovator Uncapped Accelerated U.S. Equity ETF         

 

XUSP

 

August 10, 2022

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF         

 

SFLR

 

November 8, 2022

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator Gradient Tactical Rotation Strategy ETF         

 

IGTR

 

November 16, 2022

 

S&P Global Broad Market Index

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – January         

 

BJAN

 

December 31, 2018

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – February         

 

BFEB

 

January 31, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – March         

 

BMAR

 

February 28, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – April         

 

BAPR

 

March 29, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – May         

 

BMAY

 

April 30, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – June         

 

BJUN

 

May 31, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – July         

 

BJUL

 

August 28, 2018

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – August         

 

BAUG

 

July 31, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – September         

 

BSEP

 

August 30, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – October         

 

BOCT

 

September 28, 2018

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – November         

 

BNOV

 

October 31, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – December         

 

BDEC

 

November 29, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – January         

 

PJAN

 

December 31, 2018

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – February         

 

PFEB

 

January 31, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – March         

 

PMAR

 

February 28, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer  ETF – April         

 

PAPR

 

March 29, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – May         

 

PMAY

 

April 30, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer  ETF – June         

 

PJUN

 

May 31, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer  ETF – July         

 

PJUL

 

August 7, 2018

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – August         

 

PAUG

 

July 31, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – September         

 

PSEP

 

August 30, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer  ETF – October         

 

POCT

 

September 28, 2018

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – November         

 

PNOV

 

October 31, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – December         

 

PDEC

 

November 29, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – January         

 

UJAN

 

December 31, 2018

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – February         

 

UFEB

 

January 31, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – March         

 

UMAR

 

February 28, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – April         

 

UAPR

 

March 29, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – May         

 

UMAY

 

April 30, 2020

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – June         

 

UJUN

 

May 31, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – July         

 

UJUL

 

August 7, 2018

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – August         

 

UAUG

 

July 31, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – September         

 

USEP

 

August 30, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – October         

 

UOCT

 

September 28, 2018

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – November         

 

UNOV

 

October 31, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – December         

 

UDEC

 

November 29, 2019

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April         

 

APRD

 

March 31, 2023

 

S&P 500® Index

Innovator Premium Income 20 Barrier ETF - April         

 

APRH

 

March 31, 2023

 

S&P 500® Index

Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - April         

 

APRJ

 

March 31, 2023

 

S&P 500® Index

Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April         

 

APRQ

 

March 31, 2023

 

S&P 500® Index

 

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The Funds are exchange traded funds that offer one class of shares, do not charge a sales load, do not have a redemption fee and currently do not charge a 12b-1 fee to their shareholders. The Innovator International Developed and Emerging Markets ETFs list and principally trade their shares on NYSE Arca (“NYSE”). All other Innovator ETFs included in this report each, respectively, list and principally trade their shares on Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (“Cboe BZX”).

 

Each Fund employs a specific “defined outcome strategy.” Defined outcome strategies generally seek to produce pre-determined investment outcomes based upon the performance of an index or one or more underlying securities. The Funds’ pre-determined outcomes (“Outcomes”) are based upon the price performance of a benchmark index or one or more underlying exchange-traded fund (the “Benchmark”) over a period of approximately one year or another predetermined period (“Outcome Period”). The Funds’ investment strategy provides shareholders with participation in any gains experienced by the applicable Benchmark over the course of the Outcome Period, subject to a cap on upside returns (a “Cap”), and, if applicable, a predetermined buffer (a “Buffer”) against Benchmark losses for the Outcome Period. These defined outcomes are managed by purchasing and selling call and put FLexible EXchange Options (“FLEX Options”) to create layers within a Fund’s portfolio. Each Fund’s FLEX Option has the same reference asset and expiration date, with uniquely selected strike prices for the Fund’s Outcome Period. Due to the customizable nature of FLEX Options that allows for specific strike prices to be selected for the same reference asset and expiration date, when each of the FLEX Options expire on the last day of the Outcome Period, the Funds are expected to achieve a Benchmark investment return with the applicable Buffer and Cap investment parameters.

 

The Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 “Financial Services — Investment Companies”.

 

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2.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements.  These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

 

Valuation:

 

The net asset values (“NAV”) of the Funds are determined as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. ET). If the NYSE closes early on a valuation day, the Funds shall determine NAV as of that time.

 

Portfolio securities generally shall be valued utilizing prices provided by independent pricing services. The Adviser, as the Trust’s Valuation Designee (“Valuation Designee”) is responsible for establishing valuation of portfolio securities and other instruments held by the Funds in accordance with the Trust’s valuation procedures.

 

Common stocks, preferred stocks and other equity securities listed on any national or foreign exchange (excluding the NASDAQ National Market (“NASDAQ”) and the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market (“AIM”)) are generally valued at the last sale price on the exchange on which they are principally traded or, for NASDAQ and AIM securities, the official closing price. Securities traded on more than one securities exchange are valued at the last sale price or official closing price, as applicable, at the close of the exchange representing the principal market for such securities. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the mean of the bid and the asked price, if available, and otherwise at their closing bid price. Redeemable securities issued by open-end investment companies shall be valued at the investment company’s applicable net asset value, with the exception of exchange-traded open-end investment companies which are priced as equity securities. Fixed income securities, swaps, currency-, credit- and commodity-linked notes, and other similar instruments will be valued using a pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less when purchased will be valued at cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, provided the Valuation Designee has determined that the use of amortized cost is an appropriate reflection of fair value given market and issuer specific conditions existing at the time of the determination. Deposit accounts are valued at acquisition cost. Foreign securities and other assets denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of such currencies against the U.S. dollar as provided by the pricing service. All assets denominated in foreign currencies will be converted into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the time of valuation. Restricted securities (with the exception of Rule 144A Securities for which market quotations are available) will normally be valued at fair value as determined by the Valuation Designee.

 

271

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Exchange-traded option contracts (other than FLEX Option contracts) will be valued at the closing price in the market where such contracts are principally traded. If no closing price is available, they will be fair valued at the mean of their most recent bid and asked price, if available, and otherwise at their closing bid price. OTC options are fair valued at the mean of the most recent bid and asked price, if available, and otherwise at their closing bid price. FLEX Options will be valued at a model-based price provided by the exchange on which the option is traded at the official close of that exchange’s trading date. If the exchange on which the option is traded is unable to provide a model price, FLEX Options prices will be provided by backup provider Super Derivatives. Otherwise, the value of a FLEX Option will be determined by the Valuation Designee in accordance with the Trust’s valuation procedures.

 

If no quotation can be obtained from a pricing service, then the Valuation Designee will then attempt to obtain one or more broker quotes for the security. If no quotation is available from either a pricing service or one or more brokers or if the Valuation Designee has reason to question the reliability or accuracy of a quotation supplied or the use of amortized cost, the value of any portfolio security held by the Funds for which reliable market quotations are not readily available will be determined by the Valuation Designee in a manner that most appropriately reflects fair market value of the security on the valuation date. The use of a fair valuation method may be appropriate if, for example: (i) market quotations do not accurately reflect fair value of an investment; (ii) an investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (for example, a foreign exchange or market); (iii) a trading halt closes an exchange or market early; or (iv) other events result in an exchange or market delaying its normal close.

 

272

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Fair Valuation Measurement:

 

FASB established a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Under ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement” (“ASC 820”), various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The three Levels of inputs of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

 

 

Level 1 –

Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.

 

Level 2 –

Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

 

Level 3 –

Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgement. Accordingly, the degree of judgement exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

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The following table summarizes valuation of the Funds’ investments under the fair value hierarchy levels as of April 30, 2023:

 

IJAN

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

209,360,578

   

$

   

$

209,360,578

 

Short Term Investments         

   

400,014

     

     

     

400,014

 

Total Assets         

 

$

400,014

   

$

209,360,578

   

$

   

$

209,760,592

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

5,411,768

   

$

   

$

5,411,768

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

5,411,768

   

$

   

$

5,411,768

 
                                 

IAPR

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

232,806,209

   

$

   

$

232,806,209

 

Short Term Investments         

   

452,950

     

     

     

452,950

 

Total Assets         

 

$

452,950

   

$

232,806,209

   

$

   

$

233,259,159

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

8,147,032

   

$

   

$

8,147,032

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

8,147,032

   

$

   

$

8,147,032

 
                                 

IJUL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

111,250,300

   

$

   

$

111,250,300

 

Short Term Investments         

   

189,335

     

     

     

189,335

 

Total Assets         

 

$

189,335

   

$

111,250,300

   

$

   

$

111,439,635

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

1,357,840

   

$

   

$

1,357,840

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

1,357,840

   

$

   

$

1,357,840

 
                                 

IOCT

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

113,990,001

   

$

   

$

113,990,001

 

Short Term Investments         

   

202,834

     

     

     

202,834

 

Total Assets         

 

$

202,834

   

$

113,990,001

   

$

   

$

114,192,835

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

8,882,047

   

$

   

$

8,882,047

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

8,882,047

   

$

   

$

8,882,047

 
                                 

EJAN

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

118,158,145

   

$

   

$

118,158,145

 

Short Term Investments         

   

205,718

     

     

     

205,718

 

Total Assets         

 

$

205,718

   

$

118,158,145

   

$

   

$

118,363,863

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

2,588,410

   

$

   

$

2,588,410

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

2,588,410

   

$

   

$

2,588,410

 

 

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EAPR

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

53,386,170

   

$

   

$

53,386,170

 

Short Term Investments         

   

90,012

     

     

     

90,012

 

Total Assets         

 

$

90,012

   

$

53,386,170

   

$

   

$

53,476,182

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

2,599,640

   

$

   

$

2,599,640

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

2,599,640

   

$

   

$

2,599,640

 
                                 

EJUL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

91,542,605

   

$

   

$

91,542,605

 

Short Term Investments         

   

164,748

     

     

     

164,748

 

Total Assets         

 

$

164,748

   

$

91,542,605

   

$

   

$

91,707,353

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

464,656

   

$

   

$

464,656

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

464,656

   

$

   

$

464,656

 
                                 

EOCT

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

31,079,947

   

$

   

$

31,079,947

 

Short Term Investments         

   

45,179

     

     

     

45,179

 

Total Assets         

 

$

45,179

   

$

31,079,947

   

$

   

$

31,125,126

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

433,901

   

$

   

$

433,901

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

433,901

   

$

   

$

433,901

 
                                 

NJAN

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

104,643,560

   

$

   

$

104,643,560

 

Short Term Investments         

   

200,063

     

     

     

200,063

 

Total Assets         

 

$

200,063

   

$

104,643,560

   

$

   

$

104,843,623

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

9,933,700

   

$

   

$

9,933,700

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

9,933,700

   

$

   

$

9,933,700

 
                                 

NAPR

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

118,036,069

   

$

   

$

118,036,069

 

Short Term Investments         

   

279,400

     

     

     

279,400

 

Total Assets         

 

$

279,400

   

$

118,036,069

   

$

   

$

118,315,469

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

6,733,361

   

$

   

$

6,733,361

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

6,733,361

   

$

   

$

6,733,361

 

 

275

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

NJUL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

77,721,533

   

$

   

$

77,721,533

 

Short Term Investments         

   

184,867

     

     

     

184,867

 

Total Assets         

 

$

184,867

   

$

77,721,533

   

$

   

$

77,906,400

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

1,289,449

   

$

   

$

1,289,449

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

1,289,449

   

$

   

$

1,289,449

 

 

NOCT

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

90,605,596

   

$

   

$

90,605,596

 

Short Term Investments         

   

203,590

     

     

     

203,590

 

Total Assets         

 

$

203,590

   

$

90,605,596

   

$

   

$

90,809,186

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

5,232,824

   

$

   

$

5,232,824

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

5,232,824

   

$

   

$

5,232,824

 

 

KJAN

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

180,332,790

   

$

   

$

180,332,790

 

Short Term Investments         

   

464,809

     

     

     

464,809

 

Total Assets         

 

$

464,809

   

$

180,332,790

   

$

   

$

180,797,599

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

5,191,324

   

$

   

$

5,191,324

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

5,191,324

   

$

   

$

5,191,324

 

 

KAPR

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

132,448,951

   

$

   

$

132,448,951

 

Short Term Investments         

   

330,479

     

     

     

330,479

 

Total Assets         

 

$

330,479

   

$

132,448,951

   

$

   

$

132,779,430

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

6,192,097

   

$

   

$

6,192,097

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

6,192,097

   

$

   

$

6,192,097

 

 

KJUL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

69,524,255

   

$

   

$

69,524,255

 

Short Term Investments         

   

177,008

     

     

     

177,008

 

Total Assets         

 

$

177,008

   

$

69,524,255

   

$

   

$

69,701,263

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

246,289

   

$

   

$

246,289

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

246,289

   

$

   

$

246,289

 

 

276

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

KOCT

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

76,897,048

   

$

   

$

76,897,048

 

Short Term Investments         

   

187,894

     

     

     

187,894

 

Total Assets         

 

$

187,894

   

$

76,897,048

   

$

   

$

77,084,942

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

1,099,009

   

$

   

$

1,099,009

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

1,099,009

   

$

   

$

1,099,009

 
                                 

DSJA

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

3,208,556

   

$

   

$

3,208,556

 

Short Term Investments         

   

18,876

     

     

     

18,876

 

Total Assets         

 

$

18,876

   

$

3,208,556

   

$

   

$

3,227,432

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

536,824

   

$

   

$

536,824

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

536,824

   

$

   

$

536,824

 
                                 

DSOC

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

5,346,455

   

$

   

$

5,346,455

 

Short Term Investments         

   

18,992

     

     

     

18,992

 

Total Assets         

 

$

18,992

   

$

5,346,455

   

$

   

$

5,365,447

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

814,466

   

$

   

$

814,466

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

814,466

   

$

   

$

814,466

 
                                 

TSJA

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

6,711,498

   

$

   

$

6,711,498

 

Short Term Investments         

   

51,455

     

     

     

51,455

 

Total Assets         

 

$

51,455

   

$

6,711,498

   

$

   

$

6,762,953

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

1,564,610

   

$

   

$

1,564,610

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

1,564,610

   

$

   

$

1,564,610

 
                                 

TSOC

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

8,487,569

   

$

   

$

8,487,569

 

Short Term Investments         

   

29,969

     

     

     

29,969

 

Total Assets         

 

$

29,969

   

$

8,487,569

   

$

   

$

8,517,538

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

1,952,821

   

$

   

$

1,952,821

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

1,952,821

   

$

   

$

1,952,821

 
                                 
277

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

DBJA

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

8,593,150

   

$

   

$

8,593,150

 

Short Term Investments         

   

20,342

     

     

     

20,342

 

Total Assets         

 

$

20,342

   

$

8,593,150

   

$

   

$

8,613,492

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

1,797,230

   

$

   

$

1,797,230

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

1,797,230

   

$

   

$

1,797,230

 
                                 

DBOC

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

17,656,218

   

$

   

$

17,656,218

 

Short Term Investments         

   

44,212

     

     

     

44,212

 

Total Assets         

 

$

44,212

   

$

17,656,218

   

$

   

$

17,700,430

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

3,404,310

   

$

   

$

3,404,310

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

3,404,310

   

$

   

$

3,404,310

 

 

TBJL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

57,567,222

   

$

   

$

57,567,222

 

Short Term Investments         

   

153,957

     

     

     

153,957

 

Total Assets         

 

$

153,957

   

$

57,567,222

   

$

   

$

57,721,179

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

1,022,929

   

$

   

$

1,022,929

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

1,022,929

   

$

   

$

1,022,929

 

 

TFJL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

7,935,087

   

$

   

$

7,935,087

 

Short Term Investments         

   

11,357

     

     

     

11,357

 

Total Assets         

 

$

11,357

   

$

7,935,087

   

$

   

$

7,946,444

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

31,627

   

$

   

$

31,627

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

31,627

   

$

   

$

31,627

 

 

XDJA

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

11,347,521

   

$

   

$

11,347,521

 

Short Term Investments         

   

41,348

     

     

     

41,348

 

Total Assets         

 

$

41,348

   

$

11,347,521

   

$

   

$

11,388,869

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

1,009,333

   

$

   

$

1,009,333

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

1,009,333

   

$

   

$

1,009,333

 

 

278

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

XDAP

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

4,334,968

   

$

   

$

4,334,968

 

Short Term Investments         

   

44,980

     

     

     

44,980

 

Total Assets         

 

$

44,980

   

$

4,334,968

   

$

   

$

4,379,948

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

322,595

   

$

   

$

322,595

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

322,595

   

$

   

$

322,595

 

 

XDJL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

2,677,703

   

$

   

$

2,677,703

 

Short Term Investments         

   

32,736

     

     

     

32,736

 

Total Assets         

 

$

32,736

   

$

2,677,703

   

$

   

$

2,710,439

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

70,246

   

$

   

$

70,246

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

70,246

   

$

   

$

70,246

 
                                 

XDOC

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

45,906,710

   

$

   

$

45,906,710

 

Short Term Investments         

   

93,797

     

     

     

93,797

 

Total Assets         

 

$

93,797

   

$

45,906,710

   

$

   

$

46,000,507

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

5,454,636

   

$

   

$

5,454,636

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

5,454,636

   

$

   

$

5,454,636

 
                                 

XTJA

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

14,007,742

   

$

   

$

14,007,742

 

Short Term Investments         

   

37,798

     

     

     

37,798

 

Total Assets         

 

$

37,798

   

$

14,007,742

   

$

   

$

14,045,540

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

2,618,683

   

$

   

$

2,618,683

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

2,618,683

   

$

   

$

2,618,683

 
                                 

XTAP

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

4,729,350

   

$

   

$

4,729,350

 

Short Term Investments         

   

11,528

     

     

     

11,528

 

Total Assets         

 

$

11,528

   

$

4,729,350

   

$

   

$

4,740,878

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

718,968

   

$

   

$

718,968

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

718,968

   

$

   

$

718,968

 

 

279

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

XTJL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

13,314,036

   

$

   

$

13,314,036

 

Short Term Investments         

   

17,204

     

     

     

17,204

 

Total Assets         

 

$

17,204

   

$

13,314,036

   

$

   

$

13,331,240

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

1,453,455

   

$

   

$

1,453,455

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

1,453,455

   

$

   

$

1,453,455

 

 

XTOC

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

28,119,444

   

$

   

$

28,119,444

 

Short Term Investments         

   

59,184

     

     

     

59,184

 

Total Assets         

 

$

59,184

   

$

28,119,444

   

$

   

$

28,178,628

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

6,657,760

   

$

   

$

6,657,760

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

6,657,760

   

$

   

$

6,657,760

 
                                 

XBJA

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

70,235,925

   

$

   

$

70,235,925

 

Short Term Investments         

   

165,000

     

     

     

165,000

 

Total Assets         

 

$

165,000

   

$

70,235,925

   

$

   

$

70,400,925

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

9,491,931

   

$

   

$

9,491,931

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

9,491,931

   

$

   

$

9,491,931

 
                                 

XBAP

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

60,034,603

   

$

   

$

60,034,603

 

Short Term Investments         

   

153,945

     

     

     

153,945

 

Total Assets         

 

$

153,945

   

$

60,034,603

   

$

   

$

60,188,548

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

7,343,666

   

$

   

$

7,343,666

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

7,343,666

   

$

   

$

7,343,666

 
                                 

XBJL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

35,893,425

   

$

   

$

35,893,425

 

Short Term Investments         

   

97,042

     

     

     

97,042

 

Total Assets         

 

$

97,042

   

$

35,893,425

   

$

   

$

35,990,467

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

2,448,798

   

$

   

$

2,448,798

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

2,448,798

   

$

   

$

2,448,798

 

 

280

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

XBOC

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

59,547,706

   

$

   

$

59,547,706

 

Short Term Investments         

   

131,520

     

     

     

131,520

 

Total Assets         

 

$

131,520

   

$

59,547,706

   

$

   

$

59,679,226

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

9,786,101

   

$

   

$

9,786,101

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

9,786,101

   

$

   

$

9,786,101

 
                                 

QTJA

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

49,684,780

   

$

   

$

49,684,780

 

Short Term Investments         

   

106,688

     

     

     

106,688

 

Total Assets         

 

$

106,688

   

$

49,684,780

   

$

   

$

49,791,468

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

16,768,057

   

$

   

$

16,768,057

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

16,768,057

   

$

   

$

16,768,057

 
                                 

QTAP

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

11,504,667

   

$

   

$

11,504,667

 

Short Term Investments         

   

32,893

     

     

     

32,893

 

Total Assets         

 

$

32,893

   

$

11,504,667

   

$

   

$

11,537,560

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

1,993,401

   

$

   

$

1,993,401

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

1,993,401

   

$

   

$

1,993,401

 
                                 

QTJL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

9,502,303

   

$

   

$

9,502,303

 

Short Term Investments         

   

43,056

     

     

     

43,056

 

Total Assets         

 

$

43,056

   

$

9,502,303

   

$

   

$

9,545,359

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

1,694,940

   

$

   

$

1,694,940

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

1,694,940

   

$

   

$

1,694,940

 

 

281

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

QTOC

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

17,403,689

   

$

   

$

17,403,689

 

Short Term Investments         

   

18,513

     

     

     

18,513

 

Total Assets         

 

$

18,513

   

$

17,403,689

   

$

   

$

17,422,202

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

4,964,488

   

$

   

$

4,964,488

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

4,964,488

   

$

   

$

4,964,488

 
                                 

BALT

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

386,101,620

   

$

   

$

386,101,620

 

Short Term Investments         

   

513,208

     

     

     

513,208

 

Total Assets         

 

$

513,208

   

$

386,101,620

   

$

   

$

386,614,828

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

8,355,269

   

$

   

$

8,355,269

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

8,355,269

   

$

   

$

8,355,269

 
                                 

XDSQ

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

20,910,338

   

$

   

$

20,910,338

 

Short Term Investments         

   

37,276

     

     

     

37,276

 

Total Assets         

 

$

37,276

   

$

20,910,338

   

$

   

$

20,947,614

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

524,294

   

$

   

$

524,294

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

524,294

   

$

   

$

524,294

 
                                 

XDQQ

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options         

 

$

   

$

11,258,816

   

$

   

$

11,258,816

 

Short Term Investments         

   

37,761

     

     

     

37,761

 

Total Assets         

 

$

37,761

   

$

11,258,816

   

$

   

$

11,296,577

 
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written         

 

$

   

$

303,934

   

$

   

$

303,934

 

Total Liabilities         

 

$

   

$

303,934

   

$

   

$

303,934

 

 

282

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

There were no Level 3 investments for the Funds during the period ended April 30, 2023.

 

Option Contracts:

 

In general, an option contract is an agreement between a buyer and seller that gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy or sell a particular asset at a specified future date at an agreed upon price (commonly known as the “strike price”).

 

The Funds invest primarily in FLEX Option contracts. FLEX Options are customized option contracts that trade on an exchange but provide investors with the ability to customize key contract terms like strike price, style and expiration date while achieving price discovery in competitive, transparent auctions markets and avoiding the counterparty exposure of over-the-counter options positions. Like traditional exchange-traded options, FLEX Options are guaranteed for settlement by the OCC, a market clearinghouse that guarantees performance by counterparties to certain derivatives contracts. The FLEX Options in which the Funds will invest are all European style options (options that are exercisable only on the expiration date). The FLEX Options are listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange.

 

The Funds will purchase and sell call and put FLEX Options. In general, put options give the holder (i.e., the buyer) the right to sell an asset (or deliver the cash value of the index, in case of an index put option) and the seller (i.e., the writer) of the put has the obligation to buy the asset (or receive cash value of the index, in case of an index put option) at a certain defined price. Call options give the holder (i.e., the buyer) the right to buy an asset (or receive cash value of the index, in case of an index call option) and the seller (i.e., the writer) the obligation to sell the asset (or deliver cash value of the index, in case of an index call option) at a certain defined price.

 

283

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

When the Funds purchase an option, an amount equal to the premium paid by the Funds are recorded as an investment and is subsequently adjusted to the current value of the option purchased. If an option expires on the stipulated expiration date or if the Funds enter into a closing sale transaction, a gain or loss is realized. If a call option is exercised, the cost of the security acquired is increased by the premium paid for the call. If a put option is exercised, a gain or loss is realized from the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from such sale are decreased by the premium originally paid. Purchased options are non-income producing securities.

 

When the Funds write an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Funds are recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by the Funds on the expiration date as realized gain from written options. The difference between the premium and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain, or if the premium is less than the amount paid for the closing purchase transaction, as a realized loss. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security in determining whether the Funds have realized a gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchased by the Funds. The Funds, as writers of an option, bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.

 

All of the FLEX Option contracts held by the Funds are fully funded and cash settled, therefore balance sheet offsetting under U.S. GAAP does not apply.

 

The Funds bear the risk that the OCC will be unable or unwilling to perform its obligations under the FLEX Options contracts. In the unlikely event that the OCC becomes insolvent or is otherwise unable to meet its settlement obligations, the Funds could suffer significant losses. Additionally, FLEX Options may be less liquid than certain other securities such as standardized options. In less liquid market for the FLEX Options, the Funds may have difficulty closing out certain FLEX Options positions at desired times and prices. The Funds may experience substantial downside from specific FLEX Option positions and certain FLEX Option positions may expire worthless. The value of the underlying FLEX Options will be affected by, among others, changes in the value of the exchange, changes in interest rates, changes in the actual and implied volatility of the Index and the remaining time to until the FLEX Options expire. The value of the FLEX Options does not increase or decrease at the same rate as the level of the Index (although they generally move in the same direction). However, as a FLEX Option approaches its expiration date, its value typically increasingly moves with the value of the Index.

 

284

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The value of derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for the Funds as of April 30, 2023 are as follows:

 

   

Equity Risk - Call and Put

Options not Accounted for as

Hedging Instruments

 
   

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

 
   

Investments, at value

   

Options written, at value

 

IJAN         

 

$

209,360,578

   

$

5,411,768

 

IAPR         

   

232,806,209

     

8,147,032

 

IJUL         

   

111,250,300

     

1,357,840

 

IOCT         

   

113,990,001

     

8,882,047

 

EJAN         

   

118,158,145

     

2,588,410

 

EAPR         

   

53,386,170

     

2,599,640

 

EJUL         

   

91,542,605

     

464,656

 

EOCT         

   

31,079,947

     

433,901

 

NJAN         

   

104,643,560

     

9,933,700

 

NAPR         

   

118,036,069

     

6,733,361

 

NJUL         

   

77,721,533

     

1,289,449

 

NOCT         

   

90,605,596

     

5,232,824

 

KJAN         

   

180,332,790

     

5,191,324

 

KAPR         

   

132,448,951

     

6,192,097

 

KJUL         

   

69,524,255

     

246,289

 

KOCT         

   

76,897,048

     

1,099,009

 

DSJA         

   

3,208,556

     

536,824

 

DSOC         

   

5,346,455

     

814,466

 

TSJA         

   

6,711,498

     

1,564,610

 

TSOC         

   

8,487,569

     

1,952,821

 

DBJA         

   

8,593,150

     

1,797,230

 

DBOC         

   

17,656,218

     

3,404,310

 

TBJL         

   

57,567,222

     

1,022,929

 

TFJL         

   

7,935,087

     

31,627

 

XDJA         

   

11,347,521

     

1,009,333

 

XDAP         

   

4,334,968

     

322,595

 

XDJL         

   

2,677,703

     

70,246

 

XDOC         

   

45,906,710

     

5,454,636

 

XTJA         

   

14,007,742

     

2,618,683

 

XTAP         

   

4,729,350

     

718,968

 

XTJL         

   

13,314,036

     

1,453,455

 

XTOC         

   

28,119,444

     

6,657,760

 

XBJA         

   

70,235,925

     

9,491,931

 

XBAP         

   

60,034,603

     

7,343,666

 

XBJL         

   

35,893,425

     

2,448,798

 

XBOC         

   

59,547,706

     

9,786,101

 

QTJA         

   

49,684,780

     

16,768,057

 

QTAP         

   

11,504,667

     

1,993,401

 

QTJL         

   

9,502,303

     

1,694,940

 

QTOC         

   

17,403,689

     

4,964,488

 

BALT         

   

386,101,620

     

8,355,269

 

XDSQ         

   

20,910,338

     

524,294

 

XDQQ         

   

11,258,816

     

303,934

 

 

285

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended April 30, 2023:

 

   

Equity Risk - Call and Put Options not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments

 
   

Amount of Realized Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 
   

Investments

   

Investments in-kind

   

Options written

   

Options written in-kind

 

IJAN         

 

$

(7,308,102

)

 

$

3,666,110

   

$

1,268,767

   

$

1,472,356

 

IAPR         

   

(3,182,280

)

   

3,000,821

     

190,430

     

2,554,451

 

IJUL         

   

2,945,241

     

6,338,581

     

627,247

     

1,396,142

 

IOCT         

   

(26,528

)

   

1,971,228

     

(306,362

)

   

151,894

 

EJAN         

   

(9,799,972

)

   

4,866,883

     

(1,453,287

)

   

909,201

 

EAPR         

   

(3,306,328

)

   

806,691

     

986,887

     

1,258,597

 

EJUL         

   

(381,531

)

   

1,272,353

     

9,558

     

639,367

 

EOCT         

   

(164,060

)

   

298,874

     

(20,554

)

   

104,717

 

NJAN         

   

(17,903,067

)

   

11,204,272

     

(10,941,588

)

   

2,044,095

 

NAPR         

   

(5,014,327

)

   

1,884,434

     

2,643,158

     

2,638,387

 

NJUL         

   

(2,642,387

)

   

1,266,781

     

1,734,656

     

2,146,250

 

NOCT         

   

34,329

     

794,641

     

126,593

     

402,153

 

KJAN         

   

(11,223,553

)

   

5,712,983

     

(343,566

)

   

1,801,239

 

KAPR         

   

(7,066,910

)

   

92,917

     

3,616,040

     

2,864,246

 

KJUL         

   

(661,579

)

   

774,746

     

86,665

     

625,224

 

KOCT         

   

(596,959

)

   

114,596

     

52,503

     

104,836

 

DSJA         

   

(990,401

)

   

     

311,771

     

 

DSOC         

   

     

     

     

 

TSJA         

   

(2,380,531

)

   

(235,116

)

   

1,034,354

     

126,077

 

TSOC         

   

33,782

     

     

(24,409

)

   

 

DBJA         

   

(908,574

)

   

100,498

     

357,217

     

94,020

 

DBOC         

   

25,555

     

105,566

     

(30,367

)

   

5,017

 

TBJL         

   

(18,095

)

   

     

(1,341

)

   

 

TFJL         

   

(346,774

)

   

533,899

     

143,103

     

147,848

 

XDJA         

   

(812,673

)

   

(69,626

)

   

37,812

     

115,083

 

XDAP         

   

(632,992

)

   

(166,785

)

   

112,625

     

221,255

 

XDJL         

   

(10,501

)

   

45,576

     

(605

)

   

4,969

 

XDOC         

   

(1,379

)

   

139,271

     

(7,907

)

   

(31,325

)

XTJA         

   

(1,692,812

)

   

82,855

     

393,975

     

(22,276

)

XTAP         

   

(751,765

)

   

(438,819

)

   

476,178

     

230,989

 

XTJL         

   

(11,076

)

   

183,479

     

8,787

     

229,720

 

XTOC         

   

(11,310

)

   

298,417

     

(11,523

)

   

97,432

 

XBJA         

   

(2,744,763

)

   

937,588

     

(600,877

)

   

605,556

 

XBAP         

   

(3,114,220

)

   

(320,806

)

   

1,062,111

     

1,592,722

 

XBJL         

   

(49,868

)

   

87,817

     

6,592

     

850,831

 

XBOC         

   

(8,229

)

   

245,577

     

(9,372

)

   

173,843

 

QTJA         

   

(2,794,162

)

   

     

354,086

     

 

QTAP         

   

(2,977,730

)

   

(673,712

)

   

1,611,323

     

320,052

 

QTJL         

   

(665,223

)

   

(494,909

)

   

64,440

     

1,925,141

 

QTOC         

   

3,558

     

100,816

     

(5,022

)

   

4,125

 

BALT         

   

7,294,729

     

8,111,661

     

(2,766,275

)

   

4,172,422

 

XDSQ         

   

2,092,057

     

167,612

     

468,861

     

(37,112

)

XDQQ         

   

2,013,357

     

560,695

     

(1,043,037

)

   

(218,985

)

 

286

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

   

Equity Risk - Call and Put Options not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments

 
   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 
   

Investments

   

Options written

 

IJAN         

 

$

13,099,661

   

$

6,304,452

 

IAPR         

   

2,866,940

     

582,350

 

IJUL         

   

17,473,334

     

2,470,674

 

IOCT         

   

18,037,820

     

(4,085,659

)

EJAN         

   

4,305,261

     

8,212,461

 

EAPR         

   

2,666,386

     

1,611,623

 

EJUL         

   

(158,610

)

   

4,122,635

 

EOCT         

   

2,281,367

     

1,316,841

 

NJAN         

   

20,591,611

     

2,974,419

 

NAPR         

   

3,844,617

     

948,711

 

NJUL         

   

9,267,360

     

1,369,318

 

NOCT         

   

8,314,060

     

1,693,056

 

KJAN         

   

(186,104

)

   

3,991,281

 

KAPR         

   

4,772,434

     

(1,438,400

)

KJUL         

   

(5,352,709

)

   

4,847,326

 

KOCT         

   

(3,874,431

)

   

6,484,569

 

DSJA         

   

1,544,529

     

(561,614

)

DSOC         

   

678,896

     

(135,429

)

TSJA         

   

3,612,354

     

(1,679,857

)

TSOC         

   

408,456

     

205,791

 

DBJA         

   

2,041,252

     

(1,088,297

)

DBOC         

   

1,556,636

     

(247,964

)

TBJL         

   

304,702

     

4,083,582

 

TFJL         

   

513,720

     

(179,353

)

XDJA         

   

1,862,769

     

(323,032

)

XDAP         

   

1,071,177

     

(338,624

)

XDJL         

   

195,621

     

115,129

 

XDOC         

   

3,927,528

     

477,949

 

XTJA         

   

3,092,816

     

(921,523

)

XTAP         

   

1,407,687

     

(708,523

)

XTJL         

   

1,012,403

     

318,559

 

XTOC         

   

1,919,534

     

(149,804

)

XBJA         

   

5,281,191

     

(109,652

)

XBAP         

   

4,121,340

     

(1,141,900

)

XBJL         

   

1,040,500

     

1,574,301

 

XBOC         

   

3,139,475

     

784,668

 

QTJA         

   

11,999,209

     

(7,073,526

)

QTAP         

   

4,263,364

     

(1,973,494

)

QTJL         

   

3,121,671

     

(1,855,064

)

QTOC         

   

3,367,904

     

(1,796,127

)

BALT         

   

(10,156,017

)

   

8,998,502

 

XDSQ         

   

(1,001,592

)

   

837,470

 

XDQQ         

   

(902,082

)

   

389,747

 

 

287

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The average volume of derivative activity during the period ended April 30, 2023, is as follows:

 

   

Purchased Options

   

Options Written

 
   

Average Monthly Market Value

   

Average Monthly Market Value

 

IJAN         

 

$

146,932,020

   

$

(4,670,125

)

IAPR         

   

101,245,613

     

(2,580,112

)

IJUL         

   

164,553,011

     

(4,264,934

)

IOCT         

   

117,257,424

     

(8,622,406

)

EJAN         

   

88,483,655

     

(3,277,144

)

EAPR         

   

39,389,499

     

(1,672,207

)

EJUL         

   

82,914,265

     

(1,371,733

)

EOCT         

   

34,164,445

     

(1,469,660

)

NJAN         

   

96,807,583

     

(8,648,382

)

NAPR         

   

65,066,169

     

(4,301,703

)

NJUL         

   

105,050,206

     

(3,294,144

)

NOCT         

   

97,570,666

     

(5,678,348

)

KJAN         

   

140,848,804

     

(6,236,471

)

KAPR         

   

92,827,019

     

(3,047,730

)

KJUL         

   

78,634,499

     

(2,294,098

)

KOCT         

   

88,915,670

     

(4,023,696

)

DSJA         

   

3,007,867

     

(353,458

)

DSOC         

   

4,975,325

     

(679,863

)

TSJA         

   

6,491,011

     

(1,271,146

)

TSOC         

   

8,116,218

     

(1,945,569

)

DBJA         

   

8,812,761

     

(1,476,247

)

DBOC         

   

17,374,277

     

(3,091,019

)

TBJL         

   

52,820,617

     

(2,243,902

)

TFJL         

   

7,424,742

     

(52,971

)

XDJA         

   

8,472,349

     

(675,602

)

XDAP         

   

3,561,826

     

(99,530

)

XDJL         

   

2,575,390

     

(118,852

)

XDOC         

   

43,878,688

     

(5,395,421

)

XTJA         

   

11,004,560

     

(1,823,816

)

XTAP         

   

3,430,839

     

(201,094

)

XTJL         

   

14,536,907

     

(1,820,081

)

XTOC         

   

26,251,083

     

(6,132,809

)

XBJA         

   

47,226,429

     

(6,212,481

)

XBAP         

   

25,362,413

     

(2,257,817

)

XBJL         

   

37,501,445

     

(3,362,137

)

XBOC         

   

57,255,189

     

(9,662,950

)

QTJA         

   

26,307,359

     

(7,936,362

)

QTAP         

   

5,737,787

     

(488,544

)

QTJL         

   

12,872,104

     

(1,840,975

)

QTOC         

   

13,424,112

     

(3,299,353

)

BALT         

   

336,779,800

     

(14,454,513

)

XDSQ         

   

15,596,007

     

(831,877

)

XDQQ         

   

14,824,484

     

(1,088,220

)

 

288

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Use of Estimates:

 

In preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

Guarantees and Indemnifications:

 

In the normal course of business, the Trust may enter into a contract with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims against the Trust that have not yet occurred. Based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

Tax Information:

 

The Funds are treated as separate entities for federal income tax purposes. The Funds intend to qualify as regulated investment companies (“RICs”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”). To qualify and remain eligible for the special tax treatment accorded to RICs, the Funds must meet certain annual income and quarterly asset diversification requirements and must distribute annually at least 90% of the sum of (i) its investment company taxable income (which includes dividends, interest and net short-term capital gains) and (ii) certain net tax-exempt income, if any. If so qualified, the Funds will not be subject to federal income tax to the extent the Funds distribute substantially all of their net investment income and capital gains to shareholders.

 

Management evaluates the Funds’ tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the financial statements. Tax benefits associated with an uncertain tax position can be recognized only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. Interest and penalties related to income taxes would be recorded as tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended April 30, 2023, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties. The Funds’ federal income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for a period of three fiscal years after they are filed. State and local tax returns may be subject to examination for an additional fiscal year depending on the jurisdiction. As of April 30, 2023, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. As of April 30, 2023, the Funds have no examinations in progress and management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months. The Funds are subject to examination by U.S. Federal tax authorities for all tax years since inception.

 

289

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

U.S. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be reclassified between distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit) and additional paid-in capital. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share.  For the year or period ended October 31, 2022, the Funds made the following permanent book-to-tax reclassifications due to deemed distributions, net operating losses, and redemption in-kind transactions:

 

   

Distributable Earnings/ (Accumulated Deficit)

   

Paid-In Capital

 

IJAN         

 

$

(6,859,436

)

 

$

6,859,436

 

IAPR         

   

(1,582,655

)

   

1,582,655

 

IJUL         

   

(10,925,880

)

   

10,925,880

 

IOCT         

   

(174,292

)

   

174,292

 

EJAN         

   

1,540,336

     

(1,540,336

)

EAPR         

   

(3,220,258

)

   

3,220,258

 

EJUL         

   

(6,595,221

)

   

6,595,221

 

EOCT         

   

(96,774

)

   

96,774

 

NJAN         

   

(22,629,861

)

   

22,629,861

 

NAPR         

   

(5,099,640

)

   

5,099,640

 

NJUL         

   

(9,069,301

)

   

9,069,301

 

NOCT         

   

(767,941

)

   

767,941

 

KJAN         

   

(18,503,230

)

   

18,503,230

 

KAPR         

   

(7,804,265

)

   

7,804,265

 

KJUL         

   

(11,852,758

)

   

11,852,758

 

KOCT         

   

(354,251

)

   

354,251

 

DSJA         

   

(1,689,424

)

   

1,689,424

 

DSOC         

   

59,974

     

(59,974

)

TSJA         

   

(13,052,901

)

   

13,052,901

 

TSOC         

   

(161,467

)

   

161,467

 

DBJA         

   

(4,628,219

)

   

4,628,219

 

DBOC         

   

104,027

     

(104,027

)

TBJL         

   

(745,914

)

   

745,914

 

TFJL         

   

76,042

     

(76,042

)

XDJA         

   

-

     

-

 

XDAP         

   

(767,169

)

   

767,169

 

XDJL         

   

(608,206

)

   

608,206

 

XDOC         

   

6,444

     

(6,444

)

XTJA         

   

5,447

     

(5,447

)

XTAP         

   

(2,446,354

)

   

2,446,354

 

XTJL         

   

(2,319,729

)

   

2,319,729

 

XTOC         

   

(58,560

)

   

58,560

 

XBJA         

   

(803,359

)

   

803,359

 

XBAP         

   

(2,338,191

)

   

2,338,191

 

XBJL         

   

(4,036,977

)

   

4,036,977

 

XBOC         

   

(1,710,721

)

   

1,710,721

 

QTJA         

   

56,791

     

(56,791

)

QTAP         

   

(4,491,711

)

   

4,491,711

 

QTJL         

   

(2,751,220

)

   

2,751,220

 

QTOC         

   

(32,136

)

   

32,136

 

BALT         

   

(24,450,011

)

   

24,450,011

 

XDSQ         

   

(2,088,648

)

   

2,088,648

 

XDQQ         

   

(2,038,586

)

   

2,038,586

 

 

290

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Distributions to Shareholders:

 

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.  The Funds intend to pay out dividends from their net investment income, if any, annually. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, will be declared and paid at least annually by the Funds.  The Funds may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts as a result of the recognition and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Distributions that exceed earnings and profits for tax purposes are reported as return of capital.

 

Investment Transactions and Investment Income:

 

Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date.  The Trust determines the gain or loss realized from investment transactions on the basis of identified cost.  Dividend income, if any, is recognized on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums is recognized on an accrual basis using the effective yield method. 

 

3.

INVESTMENT ADVISOR AND OTHER AFFILIATES

Innovator Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) acts as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between the Trust and the Adviser with respect to the Funds (“Advisory Agreement”) and, pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds.

 

Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, IJAN, IAPR, IJUL, and IOCT each pay monthly the Adviser a unitary fee calculated daily based on the average daily net assets of the Fund at the annual rate of 0.85%, EJAN, EAPR, EJUL and EOCT each pay monthly the Adviser a unitary fee calculated daily based on the average daily net assets of the Fund at the annual rate of 0.89%, BALT pays monthly the Adviser a unitary fee calculated daily based on the average daily net assets of the Fund at the annual rate of 0.69%. All other Innovator ETFs included in this report each, respectively, pay monthly the Adviser a unitary fee calculated daily based on the average daily net assets of each Fund at the annual rate of 0.79%. During the term of the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser pays all expenses of the Funds, including the cost of transfer agency, custody, fund administration, legal, audit, and other services and license fees, except for the fees paid under the Advisory Agreement, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses connected with the execution of portfolio transactions, distribution and service fees payable pursuant to a Rule 12b-1 plan, if any, and extraordinary expenses.

 

291

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC (the “Sub-Adviser”) acts as sub-adviser to the Funds pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser with respect to the Funds (“Sub-Advisory Agreement”) and, pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, is responsible for execution of the Sub-Adviser’s strategy for each of the Funds. The Sub-Adviser is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds’ portfolios. Pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, the Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser a fee, based on the Funds’ average daily net assets, for the services and facilities it provides payable on a monthly basis.

 

Certain trustees and officers of the Trust are affiliated with the Adviser. Trustee compensation is paid for by the Adviser.

 

292

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

4.

INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

For the period ended April 30, 2023, there were no purchases or proceeds from long-term sales of investment securities.

 

For the period ended April 30, 2023, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were as follows:

 

   

In-Kind

   

In-Kind

 
   

Creations

   

Redemptions

 

IJAN         

 

$

-

   

$

13,116,329

 

IAPR         

   

-

     

22,499,162

 

IJUL         

   

-

     

35,038,959

 

IOCT         

   

-

     

10,510,360

 

EJAN         

   

-

     

36,560,140

 

EAPR         

   

-

     

3,510,186

 

EJUL         

   

-

     

10,431,936

 

EOCT         

   

-

     

2,424,323

 

NJAN         

   

-

     

25,126,782

 

NAPR         

   

-

     

9,293,233

 

NJUL         

   

-

     

17,997,678

 

NOCT         

   

-

     

8,722,031

 

KJAN         

   

-

     

15,674,668

 

KAPR         

   

-

     

2,458,621

 

KJUL         

   

-

     

9,221,588

 

KOCT         

   

-

     

1,360,872

 

DSJA         

   

-

     

-

 

DSOC         

   

-

     

-

 

TSJA         

   

-

     

565,052

 

TSOC         

   

-

     

-

 

DBJA         

   

-

     

729,756

 

DBOC         

   

-

     

1,005,507

 

TBJL         

   

-

     

-

 

TFJL         

   

-

     

10,231,928

 

XDJA         

   

-

     

504,703

 

XDAP         

   

-

     

604,883

 

XDJL         

   

-

     

1,274,650

 

XDOC         

   

-

     

1,314,671

 

XTJA         

   

-

     

747,764

 

XTAP         

   

-

     

1,233,199

 

XTJL         

   

-

     

3,002,263

 

XTOC         

   

-

     

2,421,926

 

XBJA         

   

-

     

5,021,277

 

XBAP         

   

-

     

6,336,584

 

XBJL         

   

-

     

5,934,198

 

XBOC         

   

-

     

2,366,091

 

QTJA         

   

-

     

-

 

QTAP         

   

-

     

1,157,517

 

QTJL         

   

-

     

13,129,861

 

QTOC         

   

-

     

750,160

 

BALT         

   

-

     

198,682,736

 

XDSQ         

   

-

     

1,446,530

 

XDQQ         

   

-

     

12,085,350

 

 

293

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

5.         CREATION AND REDEMPTION TRANSACTIONS

 

There were an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest (without par value) authorized by the Trust. Individual shares of the Funds may only be purchased and sold at market prices on the Exchange through a broker-dealer. Such transactions may be subject to customary commission rates imposed by the broker-dealer, and market prices for the Funds’ shares may be at, above or below its NAV depending on the premium or discount at which the Funds’ shares trade.

 

The Funds issue and redeem shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in blocks of shares called “Creation Units.” Creation Units are issued and redeemed principally for cash. Once created, shares generally trade in the secondary market at market prices that change throughout the day in amounts less than a Creation Unit. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable securities of the Funds. Shares of the Funds may only be purchased or redeemed by certain financial institutions (“Authorized Participants”). An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a DTC participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. A transaction fee is applicable to each transaction regardless of the number of units purchased or sold in the transaction. Each Fund, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, may adjust transaction fees from time to time based upon actual experience. Additional charges received by the Funds, if any, are disclosed as Transaction Fees on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. Most retail investors do not qualify as Authorized Participants nor have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they are unable to purchase or redeem the shares directly from the Funds. Rather, most retail investors may purchase shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and are subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.

 

294

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

6.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION

 

At October 31, 2022, the cost of investments including options written and net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

   

Cost of Portfolio

   

Gross Unrealized Appreciation

   

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

   

Net Unrealized Appreciation / (Depreciation)

 

IJAN         

 

$

73,864,650

   

$

14,176,153

   

$

(22,306,234

)

 

$

(8,130,081

)

IAPR         

   

44,492,842

     

5,134,901

     

(6,355,605

)

   

(1,220,704

)

IJUL         

   

190,670,252

     

1,102,504

     

(2,886,204

)

   

(1,783,700

)

IOCT         

   

91,830,185

     

5,914,227

     

(3,342,496

)

   

2,571,731

 

EJAN         

   

66,999,880

     

16,616,465

     

(27,657,843

)

   

(11,041,378

)

EAPR         

   

35,208,394

     

5,447,738

     

(9,973,618

)

   

(4,525,880

)

EJUL         

   

58,141,481

     

4,009,097

     

(7,467,532

)

   

(3,458,435

)

EOCT         

   

26,165,595

     

459,404

     

(980,717

)

   

(521,313

)

NJAN         

   

96,064,293

     

23,736,429

     

(36,968,071

)

   

(13,231,642

)

NAPR         

   

56,689,672

     

10,514,872

     

(14,303,428

)

   

(3,788,556

)

NJUL         

   

117,742,041

     

4,567,585

     

(3,873,021

)

   

694,564

 

NOCT         

   

79,828,058

     

3,203,602

     

(2,019,778

)

   

1,183,824

 

KJAN         

   

82,975,905

     

9,896,078

     

(13,309,092

)

   

(3,413,014

)

KAPR         

   

88,721,893

     

3,308,950

     

(7,131,730

)

   

(3,822,780

)

KJUL         

   

74,893,690

     

7,601,640

     

(4,111,423

)

   

3,490,217

 

KOCT         

   

70,381,497

     

6,381,980

     

(3,822,477

)

   

2,559,503

 

DSJA         

   

3,728,933

     

311,867

     

(1,008,792

)

   

(696,925

)

DSOC         

   

3,852,784

     

378,431

     

(207,536

)

   

170,895

 

TSJA         

   

7,373,515

     

1,298,974

     

(2,678,978

)

   

(1,380,004

)

TSOC         

   

5,045,371

     

881,849

     

(647,743

)

   

234,106

 

DBJA         

   

8,468,225

     

1,470,789

     

(1,744,724

)

   

(273,935

)

DBOC         

   

13,905,328

     

1,677,280

     

(1,223,233

)

   

454,047

 

TBJL         

   

33,648,067

     

1,429,756

     

(2,860,264

)

   

(1,430,508

)

TFJL         

   

20,676,368

     

439,064

     

(759,413

)

   

(320,349

)

XDJA         

   

4,698,870

     

152,506

     

(875,260

)

   

(722,754

)

XDAP         

   

4,408,101

     

323,244

     

(973,666

)

   

(650,422

)

XDJL         

   

3,474,178

     

12,613

     

(11,544

)

   

1,069

 

XDOC         

   

33,716,894

     

4,461,683

     

(2,529,077

)

   

1,932,606

 

XTJA         

   

6,242,720

     

395,615

     

(1,667,680

)

   

(1,272,065

)

XTAP         

   

4,369,491

     

678,846

     

(1,311,317

)

   

(632,471

)

XTJL         

   

12,596,112

     

347,847

     

(230,826

)

   

117,021

 

XTOC         

   

14,434,281

     

2,275,838

     

(1,595,532

)

   

680,306

 

XBJA         

   

16,235,570

     

1,526,457

     

(3,452,551

)

   

(1,926,094

)

XBAP         

   

21,916,003

     

3,010,963

     

(5,305,842

)

   

(2,294,879

)

XBJL         

   

34,023,711

     

939,189

     

(2,700,883

)

   

(1,761,694

)

XBOC         

   

34,895,037

     

3,852,525

     

(2,805,504

)

   

1,047,021

 

QTJA         

   

6,734,237

     

354,148

     

(2,684,112

)

   

(2,329,964

)

QTAP         

   

9,183,018

     

1,900,625

     

(4,056,443

)

   

(2,155,818

)

QTJL         

   

19,251,453

     

1,631,063

     

(2,878,515

)

   

(1,247,452

)

QTOC         

   

5,853,448

     

446,921

     

(278,305

)

   

168,616

 

BALT         

   

252,661,367

     

20,562,185

     

(16,639,001

)

   

3,923,184

 

XDSQ         

   

10,797,485

     

1,321,326

     

(671,581

)

   

649,745

 

XDQQ         

   

17,400,073

     

843,330

     

(164,456

)

   

678,874

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

At October 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

   

Accumulated Capital and Other Losses

   

Undistributed
Capital Gains

   

Undistributed Net Ordinary Income

   

Unrealized Appreciation / (Depreciation) on Investments

   

Total Distributable Earnings /(Accumulated Deficit)

 

IJAN         

 

$

(5,260,128

)

 

$

-

   

$

-

   

$

(8,130,081

)

 

$

(13,390,209

)

IAPR         

   

(7,451,944

)

   

-

     

-

     

(1,220,704

)

   

(8,672,648

)

IJUL         

   

(15,337,226

)

   

-

     

-

     

(1,783,700

)

   

(17,120,926

)

IOCT         

   

(2,510,557

)

   

-

     

-

     

2,571,731

     

61,174

 

EJAN         

   

(3,996,921

)

   

-

     

-

     

(11,041,378

)

   

(15,038,299

)

EAPR         

   

(5,181,808

)

   

-

     

-

     

(4,525,880

)

   

(9,707,688

)

EJUL         

   

(13,281,445

)

   

-

     

-

     

(3,458,435

)

   

(16,739,880

)

EOCT         

   

(1,510,830

)

   

-

     

-

     

(521,313

)

   

(2,032,143

)

NJAN         

   

(18,931,417

)

   

-

     

-

     

(13,231,642

)

   

(32,163,059

)

NAPR         

   

(4,693,817

)

   

-

     

-

     

(3,788,556

)

   

(8,482,373

)

NJUL         

   

(14,774,292

)

   

-

     

-

     

694,564

     

(14,079,728

)

NOCT         

   

(7,718,348

)

   

-

     

-

     

1,183,824

     

(6,534,524

)

KJAN         

   

(12,825,732

)

   

-

     

-

     

(3,413,014

)

   

(16,238,746

)

KAPR         

   

(7,571,828

)

   

-

     

-

     

(3,822,780

)

   

(11,394,608

)

KJUL         

   

(19,228,696

)

   

-

     

-

     

3,490,217

     

(15,738,479

)

KOCT         

   

(5,258,504

)

   

-

     

-

     

2,559,503

     

(2,699,001

)

DSJA         

   

(1,295,762

)

   

-

     

-

     

(696,925

)

   

(1,992,687

)

DSOC         

   

(6,732,479

)

   

-

     

-

     

170,895

     

(6,561,584

)

TSJA         

   

(11,362,783

)

   

-

     

-

     

(1,380,004

)

   

(12,742,787

)

TSOC         

   

(9,656,646

)

   

-

     

-

     

234,106

     

(9,422,540

)

DBJA         

   

(5,190,471

)

   

-

     

-

     

(273,935

)

   

(5,464,406

)

DBOC         

   

(16,230,797

)

   

-

     

-

     

454,047

     

(15,776,750

)

TBJL         

   

(1,970,507

)

   

-

     

-

     

(1,430,508

)

   

(3,401,015

)

TFJL         

   

(2,241,374

)

   

-

     

-

     

(320,349

)

   

(2,561,723

)

XDJA         

   

(24,163

)

   

-

     

-

     

(722,754

)

   

(746,917

)

XDAP         

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

(650,422

)

   

(650,422

)

XDJL         

   

(1,403,351

)

   

-

     

-

     

1,069

     

(1,402,282

)

XDOC         

   

(7,673,899

)

   

-

     

-

     

1,932,606

     

(5,741,293

)

XTJA         

   

(38,272

)

   

-

     

-

     

(1,272,065

)

   

(1,310,337

)

XTAP         

   

(1,292,112

)

   

-

     

-

     

(632,471

)

   

(1,924,583

)

XTJL         

   

(5,142,136

)

   

-

     

-

     

117,021

     

(5,025,115

)

XTOC         

   

(1,675,767

)

   

-

     

-

     

680,306

     

(995,461

)

XBJA         

   

(85,724

)

   

-

     

-

     

(1,926,094

)

   

(2,011,818

)

XBAP         

   

(1,370,363

)

   

-

     

-

     

(2,294,879

)

   

(3,665,242

)

XBJL         

   

(3,926,248

)

   

-

     

-

     

(1,761,694

)

   

(5,687,942

)

XBOC         

   

(2,830,271

)

   

-

     

-

     

1,047,021

     

(1,783,250

)

QTJA         

   

(44,573

)

   

-

     

-

     

(2,329,964

)

   

(2,374,537

)

QTAP         

   

(4,380,261

)

   

-

     

-

     

(2,155,818

)

   

(6,536,079

)

QTJL         

   

(6,534,621

)

   

-

     

-

     

(1,247,452

)

   

(7,782,073

)

QTOC         

   

(1,706,844

)

   

-

     

-

     

168,616

     

(1,538,228

)

BALT         

   

(25,251,042

)

   

-

     

-

     

3,923,184

     

(21,327,858

)

XDSQ         

   

(4,968,833

)

   

-

     

-

     

649,745

     

(4,319,088

)

XDQQ         

   

(6,943,105

)

   

-

     

-

     

678,874

     

(6,264,231

)

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Certain qualified late year ordinary losses incurred after December 31, and within the current taxable year, are deemed to arise on the first business day of the next taxable year. At October 31, 2022, the Funds deferred the following qualified late year ordinary losses:

 

   

Late Year Ordinary Losses

 

IJAN         

 

$

554,087

 

IAPR         

   

371,799

 

IJUL         

   

600,381

 

IOCT         

   

147,726

 

EJAN         

   

597,590

 

EAPR         

   

290,648

 

EJUL         

   

275,632

 

EOCT         

   

69,926

 

NJAN         

   

722,722

 

NAPR         

   

346,461

 

NJUL         

   

489,461

 

NOCT         

   

413,710

 

KJAN         

   

742,063

 

KAPR         

   

562,807

 

KJUL         

   

414,930

 

KOCT         

   

265,090

 

DSJA         

   

29,801

 

DSOC         

   

43,618

 

TSJA         

   

87,124

 

TSOC         

   

59,346

 

DBJA         

   

73,260

 

DBOC         

   

114,227

 

TBJL         

   

52,455

 

TFJL         

   

55,023

 

XDJA         

   

24,162

 

XDAP         

   

-

 

XDJL         

   

32,216

 

XDOC         

   

69,222

 

XTJA         

   

38,272

 

XTAP         

   

64,063

 

XTJL         

   

92,612

 

XTOC         

   

46,259

 

XBJA         

   

85,724

 

XBAP         

   

157,081

 

XBJL         

   

143,487

 

XBOC         

   

61,513

 

QTJA         

   

44,573

 

QTAP         

   

78,357

 

QTJL         

   

92,227

 

QTOC         

   

31,329

 

BALT         

   

756,826

 

XDSQ         

   

73,320

 

XDQQ         

   

95,278

 

 

297

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

At October 31, 2022, for federal income tax purposes, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future capital gains for an unlimited period as indicated below:

 

   

Indefinite Short-Term

   

Indefinite Long-Term

 

IJAN         

 

$

4,706,041

   

$

-

 

IAPR         

   

7,080,146

     

-

 

IJUL         

   

14,736,846

     

-

 

IOCT         

   

2,362,833

     

-

 

EJAN         

   

3,399,331

     

-

 

EAPR         

   

4,891,158

     

-

 

EJUL         

   

11,928,277

     

1,077,537

 

EOCT         

   

1,440,904

     

-

 

NJAN         

   

18,208,696

     

-

 

NAPR         

   

4,347,357

     

-

 

NJUL         

   

14,284,830

     

-

 

NOCT         

   

7,304,638

     

-

 

KJAN         

   

12,083,667

     

-

 

KAPR         

   

7,009,021

     

-

 

KJUL         

   

18,813,767

     

-

 

KOCT         

   

4,993,414

     

-

 

DSJA         

   

1,265,962

     

-

 

DSOC         

   

6,688,860

     

-

 

TSJA         

   

11,275,660

     

-

 

TSOC         

   

9,597,302

     

-

 

DBJA         

   

5,117,214

     

-

 

DBOC         

   

16,116,570

     

-

 

TBJL         

   

1,918,050

     

-

 

TFJL         

   

2,186,352

     

-

 

XDJA         

   

-

     

-

 

XDAP         

   

-

     

-

 

XDJL         

   

1,371,136

     

-

 

XDOC         

   

7,604,677

     

-

 

XTJA         

   

-

     

-

 

XTAP         

   

1,228,048

     

-

 

XTJL         

   

5,049,521

     

-

 

XTOC         

   

1,629,507

     

-

 

XBJA         

   

-

     

-

 

XBAP         

   

1,213,282

     

-

 

XBJL         

   

3,782,761

     

-

 

XBOC         

   

2,768,758

     

-

 

QTJA         

   

-

     

-

 

QTAP         

   

4,301,905

     

-

 

QTJL         

   

6,442,393

     

-

 

QTOC         

   

1,675,514

     

-

 

BALT         

   

24,494,216

     

-

 

XDSQ         

   

4,895,511

     

-

 

XDQQ         

   

6,847,827

     

-

 

 

To the extent that these loss carryforwards are utilized, capital gains so offset will not be distributed to shareholders. During the current tax year ended October 31, 2022, no capital loss carryforwards available were utilized.

 

298

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The Funds did not pay any distributions during the fiscal years or periods ended October 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively.

 

7. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

 

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events of the Funds through the date of the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

299

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)

 

Name, Address

and Year of Birth

Position with

the Trust

Length of

Time

Served*

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

Number

of

Portfolios in Fund

Complex(a)

Overseen by Trustee or Officer

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee

or Officer in the Past Five Years

Independent Trustees

Mark Berg

109 N. Hale Street,

Wheaton, IL 60187

Year of Birth: 1971

Trustee

Since 2017

Founding Principal (2001-present), Chief Executive Officer (2019-present), President (2001-2019), Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc.

95

Tortazo, LLC (2018-present)

Joe Stowell

109 N. Hale Street,

Wheaton, IL 60187

Year of Birth: 1968

Trustee

Since 2017

Chief Operating Officer, Woodmen Valley Chapel (2015-present).

95

Board of Advisors, Westmont College (2016-2021).

Brian J. Wildman

109 N. Hale Street,

Wheaton, IL 60187

Year of Birth: 1963

Trustee

Since 2017

President, Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. (2019-present);

Executive Vice President, Consumer Banking (2016-2019), Chief Risk Officer (2013-2016), MB Financial Bank.

95

Missionary Furlough Homes, Inc. (since 2008); MB Financial Bank (2003-2019).

 

300

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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Interested Trustee & Officer

H. Bruce Bond (b)

109 N. Hale Street,

Wheaton, IL 60187

Year of Birth: 1963

Interested Trustee, President and Principal Executive Officer

Since 2017

Chief Executive Officer, Innovator Capital Management, LLC (2017-present).

95

None 

Officers

John W. Southard, Jr.

109 N. Hale Street,

Wheaton, IL 60187

Year of Birth: 1969

Vice President, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer

Since 2017

Chief Investment Officer, Innovator Capital Management, LLC (2017-present); Director and Co-Founder, T2 Capital Management, LLC (2010-present).

95

Independent Trustee, ETF Managers Group, LLC (2012-2018)

Kathleen Meyer

109 N. Hale Street

Wheaton, IL 60187

Year of Birth: 1964

Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Accounting Officer

Since 2022

Chief Financial Officer, Innovator Capital Management, LLC (2018–present).

95

None

Kevin P. Hourihan

3 Canal Plaza 3rd Floor

Portland, ME 04101 Year of Birth: 1978

Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer

Since 2023

Senior Principal Consultant, Fund Chief Compliance Officer, ACA Global, LLC (since 2022); Chief Compliance Officer, Ashmore Funds (2017-2022); Chief Compliance Officer, Ashmore Investment Management (US) Corp (2014-2022); Chief Compliance Officer, Ashmore Equities Investment Management (2015-2019).

95

None

 

*

The Funds’ Trustees serve for an indefinite term until their resignation, death or removal. The Funds’ officers are elected annually by the Board and serve at the Board’s pleasure.

 

(a)

The Fund Complex includes the Funds, each series of Innovator ETFs Trust.

(b) 

H. Bruce Bond is deemed to be an interested person of the Trust (as defined in the 1940 Act) because of his affiliation with the Adviser.

 

The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1-877-386-3890.

 

301

 

Additional Information (Unaudited)

 

1. INFORMATION ABOUT PROSPECTUS

 

This report has been prepared for shareholders and may be distributed to others only if preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objective and policies, risk considerations, charges and ongoing expenses of an investment carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information relevant to an investment in the respective Fund. Please read the Prospectus carefully before investing. A copy of the Prospectus may be obtained without charge by writing to the Trust’s Distributor, or by calling toll free at 1-800-208-5212 or visiting www.innovatoretfs.com.

 

2.

PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 

The Trust’s Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-386-3890 and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.  Information relating to how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during each year ended June 30 is also available on the SEC’S website at www.sec.gov.

 

3.

INFORMATION ABOUT PORTFOLIO SECURITIES

 

Each Funds’ complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT (beginning with filings after March 31, 2020). The Trust’s Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-386-3890, or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Trust’s Form N-Q or Part F of Form N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

4.

HOUSEHOLD DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER DOCUMENTS

 

In order to reduce expenses, the Trust delivers one copy of an annual/semi-annual report, prospectus and/or proxy statement on behalf of two or more shareholders at a shared address (householding).  If you do not wish to participate in householding, please indicate this preference on your new account application (if you are opening a new account) or call 1-877-FUND890 (877-386-3890) to change the status of your existing account.  You may change your status at any time.

 

5.

ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER DOCUMENTS

 

You may choose to receive a Fund’s prospectus and annual and semi-annual reports electronically.  To sign up for electronic delivery, visit www.icsdelivery.com and select the first letter of your brokerage firm’s name.  Then, select your brokerage institution from the list that follows, fill out the appropriate information and provide an e-mail address where you would like your information sent.  If your brokerage firm is not listed, electronic delivery may not be available.  Please contact your brokerage firm or financial adviser.

 

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6.

TAX NOTICE

 

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022, certain dividends paid by the Funds may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 23.8%, as provided for by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003.

 

For the taxable year ended October 31, 2022, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid by the Funds that qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporations was 0.00%.

 

For the taxable year ended October 31, 2022, the percentage of ordinary income distributions that were designated as short-term capital gain distributions under Internal Revenue Section 871(k)2(c) was 0.00%.

 

7. LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

 

Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, Innovator ETFs Trust (“Trust”), on behalf of each of its series (each a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”), has established a liquidity risk management program to govern the Funds’ approach to managing liquidity risk (the “Program”). The Program is overseen by the Trust’s Valuation Committee as the Program Administrator, a committee comprised of representatives of the Trust’s investment adviser, Innovator Capital Management LLC and representatives of Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC, the sub-adviser for certain of the Funds (the “Committee”). The Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has approved the designation of the Committee to administer the Program. 

 

The Program’s principal objectives include supporting the Funds’ compliance with limits on investments in illiquid assets and mitigating the risk that a Fund will be unable to meet its redemption obligations in a timely manner. The Program also includes a number of elements that support the management and assessment of liquidity risk, including an annual assessment of factors that influence each Fund’s liquidity and the periodic classification and re-classification of certain Funds’ investments into groupings that reflect the Committee’s assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions. 

 

At a meeting of the Board held on September 13, 2022, the Trustees received a written report from the Committee regarding the design and operational effectiveness of the Program which has been in operation since September 2019. The Committee determined, and reported to the Board, that the Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Funds’ liquidity risk and has operated adequately and effectively to manage the Funds’ liquidity risk since implementation. The Committee reported that during the period covered by the report, there were no liquidity events that impacted the Funds or their ability to timely meet redemptions without dilution to existing shareholders. The Committee also noted no Fund has filed a Form N-LIQUID with the SEC.

 

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INVESTMENT ADVISOR

Innovator Capital Management, LLC

109 North Hale Street

Wheaton, IL 60187

 

INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISOR

Milliman Financial Risk Management, LLC

71 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor

Chicago, IL 60606

 

ADMINISTRATOR, FUND ACCOUNTANT & TRANSFER AGENT

U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC

615 East Michigan Street

Milwaukee, WI 53202

 

DISTRIBUTOR

Foreside Fund Services, LLC

Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100

Portland, ME 04101

 

CUSTODIAN

U.S. Bank, N.A.

1555 North RiverCenter Drive, Suite 302

Milwaukee, WI 53212

 

LEGAL COUNSEL

Chapman and Cutler LLP

320 South Canal Street, 27th Floor

Chicago, IL 60606

 

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Cohen & Company, Ltd.

342 North Water Street, Suite 830

Milwaukee, WI 53202