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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Letter to Shareholders 3
Fund Performance 6
Expense Example 78
Schedules of Investments and Options Written 81
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 153
Statements of Operations 162
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 171
Financial Highlights 180
Notes to Financial Statements 189
Trustees and Officers 219
Additional Information 221

 


 

Letter to Shareholders (Unaudited)

 

Dear Valued Shareholders,

 

Thank you for your interest in Innovator ETFs.

 

The six-month period ended April 30, 2022 was marked by a number of confounding challenges. Just when much of the world was beginning to move beyond many of the constraints imposed from the Covid pandemic, a war broke out in Europe and inflation climbed to its highest level in 40 years. Central banks began to tighten monetary policy even as disruptions to global supply chains persisted.

 

In recent years, prior to the 2022 bond market selloff, historically-low bond yields meant that one of the few remaining portfolio benefits from a bond allocation was as a diversifier against a downturn in stocks. In 2022, however, we believe the traditional bond allocation that investors have relied on for decades has not lived up to the task. In the face of these economic challenges, not only did the stock market fall 10%, but the bond market also suffered a 9.5% loss, its worst six-month return since March 1980.1

 

At Innovator, we have been focused for several years on the challenges posed by bonds and the potential solution that Defined Outcome ETFs™ can provide - and the industry has been listening. During the six months ended April 30, 2022, Defined Outcome ETFs™ saw $3.3 billion in net flows, representing industry growth of 38%. Not surprisingly, ETFs with 15% and 30% buffers garnered the lion’s share of flows as investors sought out higher levels of risk management.

 

Among the 148 ETFs receiving Morningstar’s “Defined Outcome ETF” designation, Innovator remains the leader with a total of 79 ETFs and more than $6.2 billion in assets.

 

During this period, Innovator rounded out its industry-first suite of US Equity Accelerated ETFs®, which seek to offer 2x or 3x the upside of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) to a cap, with 1-to-1 exposure on the downside over the outcome period.

 

I’m also pleased to be able to report that Innovator’s Buffer ETFs™ have performed as they were designed to, mitigating equity market drawdown and volatility during this period. On average, our 36 US Equity Buffer ETFs™ exhibited just 43% participation in the downside of the SPY and only 48% of its volatility.

 

 


 

Letter to Shareholders (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Amidst these challenging market conditions, Innovator remains committed to providing products that enable investors to redefine the risk and reward of their market exposures. We intend to continue striving to earn your trust and look forward to working together to bring meaningful solutions to the ever-changing investment landscape.

 

On behalf of the team at Innovator, thank you for your confidence in us and in the products we offer. May the Lord grant all of us wisdom and peace in the months ahead.

 

 

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Bruce Bond

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

The views in this report were those of the Funds CEO as of April 30, 2022 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.

 

 

1.

Source: Bloomberg LP. Stock and bond market measured by the S&P 500 Index and Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, respectively.

 


 

Letter to Shareholders (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The funds only seek to provide their investment objective, which is not guaranteed, over the course of an entire outcome period. Investors who purchase shares after or sell shares before the end of an outcome period will experience very different outcomes than the funds seek to provide.

 

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.

 

The Funds are designed to provide point-to-point exposure to the price return of a reference asset via a basket of Flex Options. As a result, the ETFs are not expected to move directly in line with the reference asset during the interim period. Additionally, FLEX Options may be less liquid than standard options. In a less liquid market for the FLEX Options, the Fund may have difficulty closing out certain FLEX Options positions at desired times and prices.

 

Fund shareholders are subject to an upside return cap (Cap) that represents the maximum percentage return an investor can achieve from an investment in the funds' for the Outcome Period, before fees and expenses. If the Outcome Period has begun and the Fund has increased in value to a level near to the Cap, an investor purchasing at that price has little or no ability to achieve gains but remains vulnerable to downside risks. Additionally, the Cap may rise or fall from one Outcome Period to the next. The Cap, and the Fund's position relative to it, should be considered before investing in the Fund. The Funds' website, www.innovatoretfs.com, provides important Fund information as well information relating to the potential outcomes of an investment in a Fund on a daily basis.

 

Buffer ETFs: The Funds only seek to provide shareholders that hold shares for the entire Outcome Period with their respective buffer level against reference asset losses during the Outcome Period. You will bear all reference asset losses exceeding the buffer. Depending upon market conditions at the time of purchase, a shareholder that purchases shares after the Outcome Period has begun may also lose their entire investment. For instance, if the Outcome Period has begun and the Fund has decreased in value beyond the pre-determined buffer, an investor purchasing shares at that price may not benefit from the buffer. Similarly, if the Outcome Period has begun and the Fund has increased in value, an investor purchasing shares at that price may not benefit from the buffer until the Fund's value has decreased to its value at the commencement of the Outcome Period.

 

 


 

Letter to Shareholders (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Accelerated ETFs: If the Outcome Period has begun and the Fund has experienced an accelerated return, an investor purchasing Shares at that price may be subject to losses that exceed any losses of the Underlying ETF for the remainder of the Outcome Period and may have diminished or no ability to experience further accelerated return, therefore exposing the investor to greater downside risks.

 

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.

 

 


 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – JANUARY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January from its inception (December 31, 2018) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January

                       

NAV Return

    -3.46 %     7.52 %     10.96 %

Market Return

    -3.24 %     7.45 %     10.93 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.94 %     16.20 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.85 %     18.20 %

 

(a)

Inception date is December 31, 2018.

 

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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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – JANUARY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/BJAN.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – FEBRUARY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – February from its inception (January 31, 2020) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February

               

NAV Return

    1.01 %     9.77 %

Market Return

    1.28 %     9.80 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.65 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.44 %

 

(a)

Inception date is January 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 investor’s 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 Fund’s website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – FEBRUARY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/BFEB.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – MARCH

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – March from its inception (February 28, 2020) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March

               

NAV Return

    2.35 %     11.30 %

Market Return

    2.20 %     11.22 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     16.72 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     18.55 %

 

(a)

Inception date is February 28, 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 investor’s 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 Fund’s website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – MARCH

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/BMAR.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – APRIL

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – April from its inception (March 29, 2019) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April

                       

NAV Return

    2.37 %     7.05 %     8.00 %

Market Return

    2.40 %     7.06 %     8.07 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.94 %     12.98 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.85 %     14.90 %

 

(a)

Inception date is March 29, 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.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – APRIL

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/BAPR.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – MAY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – May from its inception (April 30, 2020) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May

               

NAV Return

    -0.84 %     8.46 %

Market Return

    -0.79 %     8.55 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     19.11 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     20.95 %

 

(a)

Inception date is April 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.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – MAY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/BMAY.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – JUNE

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – June from its inception (May 31, 2019) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June

               

NAV Return

    0.06 %     8.51 %

Market Return

    0.08 %     8.46 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     14.94 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     16.86 %

 

(a)

Inception date is May 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.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – JUNE

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/BJUN.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – JULY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – July from its inception (August 28, 2018) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July

                       

NAV Return

    -0.78 %     6.01 %     5.44 %

Market Return

    -0.61 %     5.93 %     5.41 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.94 %     10.15 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.85 %     12.08 %

 

(a)

Inception date is August 28, 2018.

 

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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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – JULY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/BJUL.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – AUGUST

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – August from its inception (July 31, 2019) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August

               

NAV Return

    -1.79 %     7.65 %

Market Return

    -1.67 %     7.60 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     12.61 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     14.49 %

 

(a)

Inception date is July 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.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – AUGUST

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/BAUG.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – SEPTEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – September from its inception (August 30, 2019) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September

               

NAV Return

    -2.08 %     9.08 %

Market Return

    -1.99 %     9.07 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     13.80 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     15.66 %

 

(a)

Inception date is August 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.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – SEPTEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/BSEP.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – OCTOBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – October from its inception (September 28, 2018) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October

                       

NAV Return

    0.60 %     8.74 %     7.76 %

Market Return

    0.57 %     8.61 %     7.73 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.94 %     10.23 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.85 %     12.16 %

 

(a)

Inception date is September 28, 2018.

 

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.

 

24

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – OCTOBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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. Return 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/BOCT.

 

25

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – NOVEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – November from its inception (October 31, 2019) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

bnov.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November

               

NAV Return

    -3.92 %     6.81 %

Market Return

    -3.82 %     6.78 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     13.10 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     14.96 %

 

(a)

Inception date is October 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 investor’s 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 Fund’s website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

26

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – NOVEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/BNOV.

 

27

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – DECEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – December from its inception (November 29, 2019) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

bdec.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December

               

NAV Return

    -1.70 %     8.28 %

Market Return

    -1.63 %     8.22 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     12.00 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.80 %

 

(a)

Inception date is November 29, 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 investor’s 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 Fund’s website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

28

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – DECEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/BDEC.

 

29

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – JANUARY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – January from its inception (December 31, 2018) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

pjan.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January

                       

NAV Return

    -3.22 %     4.34 %     6.58 %

Market Return

    -3.16 %     4.23 %     6.56 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.94 %     16.20 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.85 %     18.20 %

 

(a)

Inception date is December 31, 2018.

 

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.

 

30

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – JANUARY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/PJAN.

 

31

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – FEBRUARY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – February from its inception (January 31, 2020) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

pfeb.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - February

               

NAV Return

    -0.30 %     5.98 %

Market Return

    -0.14 %     6.09 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.65 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.44 %

 

(a)

Inception date is January 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 investor’s 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 Fund’s website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

32

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – FEBRUARY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/PFEB.

 

33

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – MARCH

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – March from its inception (February 28, 2020) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

pmar.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - March

               

NAV Return

    2.25 %     8.00 %

Market Return

    2.24 %     8.12 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     16.72 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     18.55 %

 

(a)

Inception date is February 28, 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 investor’s 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 Fund’s website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

34

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – MARCH

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/PMAR.

 

35

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – APRIL

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – April from its inception (March 29, 2019) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

papr.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April

                       

NAV Return

    0.47 %     4.30 %     4.99 %

Market Return

    0.43 %     4.35 %     5.05 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.94 %     12.98 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.85 %     14.90 %

 

(a)

Inception date is March 29, 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.

 

36

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – APRIL

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/PAPR.

 

37

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – MAY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – May from its inception (April 30, 2020) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

pmay.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May

               

NAV Return

    -0.83 %     5.74 %

Market Return

    -0.69 %     5.89 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     19.11 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     20.95 %

 

(a)

Inception date is April 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.

 

38

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – MAY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/PMAY.

 

39

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – JUNE

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – June from its inception (May 31, 2019) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

pjun.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - June

               

NAV Return

    0.54 %     7.06 %

Market Return

    0.81 %     7.09 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     14.94 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     16.86 %

 

(a)

Inception date is May 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.

 

40

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – JUNE

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/PJUN.

 

41

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – JULY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – July from its inception (August 7, 2018) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

pjul.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July

                       

NAV Return

    -0.26 %     4.63 %     4.54 %

Market Return

    -0.07 %     4.62 %     4.53 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.94 %     10.39 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.85 %     12.34 %

 

(a)

Inception date is August 7, 2018.

 

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.

 

42

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – JULY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/PJUL.

 

43

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – AUGUST

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – August from its inception (July 31, 2019) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

paug.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August

               

NAV Return

    -0.91 %     5.91 %

Market Return

    -0.67 %     5.94 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     12.61 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     14.49 %

 

(a)

Inception date is July 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.

 

44

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – AUGUST

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/PAUG.

 

45

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – SEPTEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – September from its inception (August 30, 2019) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

psep.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - September

               

NAV Return

    -1.67 %     5.92 %

Market Return

    -1.53 %     5.95 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     13.80 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     15.66 %

 

(a)

Inception date is August 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.

 

46

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – SEPTEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/PSEP.

 

47

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – OCTOBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – October from its inception (September 28, 2018) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - October

                       

NAV Return

    0.36 %     5.88 %     5.42 %

Market Return

    0.70 %     5.81 %     5.45 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.94 %     10.23 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.85 %     12.16 %

 

(a)

Inception date is September 28, 2018.

 

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.

 

48

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – OCTOBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/POCT.

 

49

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – NOVEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – November from its inception (October 31, 2019) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - November

               

NAV Return

    -3.00 %     5.38 %

Market Return

    -3.06 %     5.39 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     13.10 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     14.96 %

 

(a)

Inception date is October 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 investor’s 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 Fund’s website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

50

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – NOVEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/PNOV.

 

51

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – DECEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – December from its inception (November 29, 2019) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December

               

NAV Return

    -1.73 %     4.92 %

Market Return

    -1.77 %     4.94 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     12.00 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.80 %

 

(a)

Inception date is November 29, 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 investor’s 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 Fund’s website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

52

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – DECEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/PDEC.

 

53

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – JANUARY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – January from its inception (December 31, 2018) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

ujan.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - January

                       

NAV Return

    -3.37 %     3.31 %     5.19 %

Market Return

    -3.21 %     3.31 %     5.26 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.94 %     16.20 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.85 %     18.20 %

 

(a)

Inception date is December 31, 2018.

 

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.

 

54

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – JANUARY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/UJAN.

 

55

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – FEBRUARY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – February from its inception (January 31, 2020) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - February

               

NAV Return

    -0.81 %     4.33 %

Market Return

    -0.59 %     4.36 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.65 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.44 %

 

(a)

Inception date is January 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 investor’s 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 Fund’s website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

56

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – FEBRUARY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/UFEB.

 

57

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – MARCH

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – March from its inception (February 28, 2020) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

umar.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - March

               

NAV Return

    0.90 %     5.22 %

Market Return

    1.05 %     5.37 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     16.72 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     18.55 %

 

(a)

Inception date is February 28, 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 investor’s 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 Fund’s website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

58

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – MARCH

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/UMAR.

 

59

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – APRIL

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – April from its inception (March 29, 2019) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

uapr.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - April

                       

NAV Return

    0.13 %     0.51 %     1.29 %

Market Return

    0.08 %     0.63 %     1.36 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.94 %     12.98 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.85 %     14.90 %

 

(a)

Inception date is March 29, 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.

 

60

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – APRIL

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/UAPR.

 

61

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – MAY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – May from its inception (April 30, 2020) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index - Price Return and Total Return.

 

umay.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - May

               

NAV Return

    -2.09 %     2.70 %

Market Return

    -2.01 %     2.75 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     19.11 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     20.95 %

 

(a)

Inception date is April 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.

 

62

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – MAY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/UMAY.

 

63

 

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – JUNE

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – June from its inception (May 31, 2019) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

ujun.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June

               

NAV Return

    -1.05 %     4.99 %

Market Return

    -0.91 %     5.02 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     14.94 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     16.86 %

 

(a)

Inception date is May 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.

 

64

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – JUNE

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/UJUN.

 

65

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – JULY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – July from its inception (August 7, 2018) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

ujul.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - July

                       

NAV Return

    -1.81 %     2.84 %     3.00 %

Market Return

    -1.51 %     2.86 %     3.03 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.94 %     10.39 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.85 %     12.34 %

 

(a)

Inception date is August 7, 2018.

 

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.

 

66

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – JULY

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/UJUL.

 

67

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – AUGUST

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – August from its inception (July 31, 2019) to April 30, 2022 as compared with the S&P 500® Index – Price Return and Total Return.

 

uaug.jpg

 

   

Average Annual Total Returns as of

April 30, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August

               

NAV Return

    -2.30 %     4.22 %

Market Return

    -1.99 %     4.26 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     12.61 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     14.49 %

 

(a)

Inception date is July 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.

 

68

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – AUGUST

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/UAUG.

 

69

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – SEPTEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – September from its inception (August 30, 2019) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - September

               

NAV Return

    -2.74 %     3.99 %

Market Return

    -2.62 %     4.03 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     13.80 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     15.66 %

 

(a)

Inception date is August 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.

 

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Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/USEP.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – OCTOBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – October from its inception (September 28, 2018) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Three Years

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - October

                       

NAV Return

    -0.80 %     4.03 %     3.76 %

Market Return

    -0.29 %     4.10 %     3.83 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     11.94 %     10.23 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.85 %     12.16 %

 

(a)

Inception date is September 28, 2018.

 

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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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – OCTOBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/UOCT.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – NOVEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – November from its inception (October 31, 2019) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November

               

NAV Return

    -3.37 %     3.75 %

Market Return

    -2.92 %     3.82 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     13.10 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     14.96 %

 

(a)

Inception date is October 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 investor’s 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 Fund’s website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – NOVEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/UNOV.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – DECEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

The following chart compares the value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF – December from its inception (November 29, 2019) to April 30, 2022 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, 2022

 
   

One Year

   

Since

Inception (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - December

               

NAV Return

    -2.21 %     3.36 %

Market Return

    -1.90 %     3.46 %

S&P 500® Index - Price Return

    -1.18 %     12.00 %

S&P 500® Index - Total Return

    0.21 %     13.80 %

 

(a)

Inception date is November 29, 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 investor’s 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 Fund’s website at innovatoretfs.com.

 

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INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – DECEMBER

 

Fund Performance
April 30, 2022 (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/UDEC.

 

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Expense Example
For the Period Ended April 30, 2022 (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 period and held for the entire period from November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022 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.

 

   

Beginning

Account

Value

   

Ending

Account

Value

   

Expenses

Paid

During the

Period (a)

 

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

  $ 1,000.00     $ 918.30     $ 3.76  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February (NAV)

    1,000.00       955.80       3.83  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March (NAV)

    1,000.00       963.30       3.85  

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

    1,000.00       965.20       3.85  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May (NAV)

    1,000.00       926.20       3.77  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June (NAV)

    1,000.00       946.50       3.81  

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

    1,000.00       947.90       3.82  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (NAV)

    1,000.00       939.20       3.80  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September (NAV)

    1,000.00       936.30       3.79  

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

    1,000.00       942.60       3.81  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November (NAV)

    1,000.00       934.20       3.79  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December (NAV)

    1,000.00       940.00       3.80  

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

    1,000.00       936.70       3.79  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - February (NAV)

    1,000.00       963.20       3.85  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - March (NAV)

    1,000.00       984.40       3.89  

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

    1,000.00       968.30       3.86  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May (NAV)

    1,000.00       948.00       3.82  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - June (NAV)

    1,000.00       969.90       3.86  

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

    1,000.00       969.50       3.86  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August (NAV)

    1,000.00       964.60       3.85  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - September (NAV)

    1,000.00       956.60       3.83  

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

    1,000.00       963.60       3.85  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - November (NAV)

    1,000.00       953.50       3.83  

 

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Expense Example
For the Period Ended April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

   

Beginning

Account

Value

   

Ending

Account

Value

   

Expenses

Paid

During the

Period (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December (NAV)

  $ 1,000.00     $ 956.40     $ 3.83  

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

    1,000.00       946.10       3.81  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - February (NAV)

    1,000.00       970.20       3.86  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - March (NAV)

    1,000.00       982.70       3.88  

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

    1,000.00       976.10       3.87  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - May (NAV)

    1,000.00       948.00       3.82  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June (NAV)

    1,000.00       962.90       3.84  

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

    1,000.00       964.20       3.85  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August (NAV)

    1,000.00       959.70       3.84  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - September (NAV)

    1,000.00       954.20       3.83  

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

    1,000.00       967.40       3.85  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November (NAV)

    1,000.00       955.40       3.83  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - December (NAV)

    1,000.00       958.80       3.84  

 

(a)

Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio (0.79%), 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.

 

   

Beginning

Account

Value

   

Ending

Account

Value

   

Expenses

Paid

During the

Period (a)

 

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

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.88     $ 3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

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

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

 

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Expense Example
For the Period Ended April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

   

Beginning

Account

Value

   

Ending

Account

Value

   

Expenses

Paid

During the

Period (a)

 

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May (NAV)

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,020.88     $ 3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

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

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

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

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

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

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - February (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - March (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

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

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - June (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

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

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - September (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

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

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - November (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

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

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - February (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - March (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

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

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - May (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

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

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - September (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

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

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - December (NAV)

    1,000.00       1,020.88       3.96  

 

(a)

Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio (0.79%), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the six month period).

 

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Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 109.06% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 93.55%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/30/2022, Strike Price $3.81

    4,536     $ 186,883,200     $ 182,919,238  
                      182,919,238  

PUT OPTIONS - 15.51%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/30/2022, Strike Price $474.97

    4,536       186,883,200       30,335,585  
                      30,335,585  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $225,077,115)

                    213,254,823  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.62%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.62%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 1,204,344               1,204,344  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,204,344)

                    1,204,344  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $226,281,459) - 109.68%

                    214,459,167  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (9.68)%

                    (18,930,523 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 195,528,644  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    109.06

%

Short Term Investments

    0.62  

Total Investments

    109.68  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (9.68

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

12/30/2022

  $ 539.27       4,536     $ (186,883,200 )   $ (281,055 )
                                  (281,055 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

12/30/2022

    432.21       4,536       (186,883,200 )     (18,512,055 )
                                  (18,512,055 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $14,911,180)

                          $ (18,793,110 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 107.52% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 95.49%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 1/31/2023, Strike Price $3.61

    2,755     $ 113,506,000     $ 111,152,876  
                      111,152,876  

PUT OPTIONS - 12.03%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 1/31/2023, Strike Price $449.92

    2,755       113,506,000       14,000,572  
                      14,000,572  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $131,030,084)

                    125,153,448  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.68%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.68%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 787,729               787,729  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $787,729)

                    787,729  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $131,817,813) - 108.20%

                    125,941,177  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (8.20)%

                    (9,536,164 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 116,405,013  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    107.52

%

Short Term Investments

    0.68  

Total Investments

    108.20  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (8.20

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

83

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – FEBRUARY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

1/31/2023

  $ 516.59       2,755     $ (113,506,000 )   $ (540,583 )
                                  (540,583 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

1/31/2023

    409.42       2,755       (113,506,000 )     (8,918,440 )
                                  (8,918,440 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $8,842,515)

                          $ (9,459,023 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

84

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – MARCH

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 106.95% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 96.22%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 2/28/2023, Strike Price $3.51

    2,073     $ 85,407,600     $ 83,659,315  
                      83,659,315  

PUT OPTIONS - 10.73%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 2/28/2023, Strike Price $436.64

    2,073       85,407,600       9,331,262  
                      9,331,262  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $96,552,375)

                    92,990,577  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.75%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.75%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 654,905               654,905  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $654,905)

                    654,905  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $97,207,280) - 107.70%

                    93,645,482  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (7.70)%

                    (6,696,136 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 86,949,346  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    106.95

%

Short Term Investments

    0.75  

Total Investments

    107.70  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (7.70

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

85

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – MARCH

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

2/28/2023

  $ 509.24       2,073     $ (85,407,600 )   $ (643,630 )
                                  (643,630 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

2/28/2023

    397.33       2,073       (85,407,600 )     (5,994,511 )
                                  (5,994,511 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $6,722,043)

                          $ (6,638,141 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

86

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – APRIL

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 108.34% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 95.41%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/31/2023, Strike Price $3.63

    2,967     $ 122,240,400     $ 119,260,359  
                      119,260,359  

PUT OPTIONS - 12.93%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/31/2023, Strike Price $451.65

    2,967       122,240,400       16,163,029  
                      16,163,029  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $141,361,927)

                    135,423,388  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.82%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.82%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 1,021,480               1,021,480  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,021,480)

                    1,021,480  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $142,383,407) - 109.16%

                    136,444,868  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (9.16)%

                    (11,442,368 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 125,002,500  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    108.34

%

Short Term Investments

    0.82  

Total Investments

    109.16  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (9.16

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

87

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – APRIL

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

3/31/2023

  $ 525.26       2,967     $ (122,240,400 )   $ (748,888 )
                                  (748,888 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

3/31/2023

    410.99       2,967       (122,240,400 )     (10,611,042 )
                                  (10,611,042 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $8,802,768)

                          $ (11,359,930 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

88

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – MAY

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 106.91% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 98.18%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 4/28/2023, Strike Price $4.13

    1,491     $ 61,429,200     $ 59,923,290  
                      59,923,290  

PUT OPTIONS - 8.73%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 4/28/2023, Strike Price $412.01

    1,491       61,429,200       5,325,852  
                      5,325,852  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $65,255,253)

                    65,249,142  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.07%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.07%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 40,661               40,661  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $40,661)

                    40,661  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $65,295,914) - 106.98%

                    65,289,803  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (6.98)%

                    (4,257,030 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 61,032,773  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    106.91

%

Short Term Investments

    0.07  

Total Investments

    106.98  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (6.98

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

89

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – MAY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

4/28/2023

  $ 496.67       1,491     $ (61,429,200 )   $ (912,492 )
                                  (912,492 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

4/28/2023

    374.92       1,491       (61,429,200 )     (3,521,742 )
                                  (3,521,742 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $4,428,101)

                          $ (4,434,234 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

90

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – JUNE

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 101.08% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 97.25%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 5/31/2022, Strike Price $3.37

    1,377     $ 56,732,400     $ 56,268,609  
                      56,268,609  

PUT OPTIONS - 3.83%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 5/31/2022, Strike Price $420.05

    1,377       56,732,400       2,215,340  
                      2,215,340  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $60,938,694)

                    58,483,949  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.15%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.15%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 88,563               88,563  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $88,563)

                    88,563  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $61,027,257) - 101.23%

                    58,572,512  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (1.23)%

                    (709,830 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 57,862,682  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    101.08

%

Short Term Investments

    0.15  

Total Investments

    101.23  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (1.23

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

91

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – JUNE

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

5/31/2022

  $ 470.82       1,377     $ (56,732,400 )   $ (12,620 )
                                  (12,620 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

5/31/2022

    382.24       1,377       (56,732,400 )     (657,704 )
                                  (657,704 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $3,553,510)

                          $ (670,324 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

92

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – JULY

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 102.45% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 96.24%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2022, Strike Price $3.44

    2,235     $ 92,082,000     $ 90,951,090  
                      90,951,090  

PUT OPTIONS - 6.21%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2022, Strike Price $428.07

    2,235       92,082,000       5,869,110  
                      5,869,110  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $99,775,682)

                    96,820,200  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.17%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.17%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 158,817               158,817  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $158,817)

                    158,817  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $99,934,499) - 102.62%

                    96,979,017  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (2.62)%

                    (2,472,054 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 94,506,963  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    102.45

%

Short Term Investments

    0.17  

Total Investments

    102.62  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (2.62

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

93

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – JULY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

6/30/2022

  $ 479.43       2,235     $ (92,082,000 )   $ (40,230 )
                                  (40,230 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

6/30/2022

    389.53       2,235       (92,082,000 )     (2,393,685 )
                                  (2,393,685 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $5,530,057)

                          $ (2,433,915 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

94

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – AUGUST

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 103.70% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 95.67%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 7/29/2022, Strike Price $3.52

    2,650     $ 109,180,000     $ 107,829,301  
                      107,829,301  

PUT OPTIONS - 8.03%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 7/29/2022, Strike Price $438.52

    2,650       109,180,000       9,051,114  
                      9,051,114  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $121,862,843)

                    116,880,415  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.27%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.27%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 303,086               303,086  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $303,086)

                    303,086  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $122,165,929) - 103.97%

                    117,183,501  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (3.97)%

                    (4,473,823 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 112,709,678  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    103.70

%

Short Term Investments

    0.27  

Total Investments

    103.97  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (3.97

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

95

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – AUGUST

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

7/29/2022

  $ 495.52       2,650     $ (109,180,000 )   $ (66,511 )
                                  (66,511 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

7/29/2022

    399.04       2,650       (109,180,000 )     (4,331,093 )
                                  (4,331,093 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $6,179,294)

                          $ (4,397,604 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

96

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – SEPTEMBER

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 105.23% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 94.87%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 8/31/2022, Strike Price $3.63

    3,298     $ 135,877,600     $ 134,161,698  
                      134,161,698  

PUT OPTIONS - 10.36%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 8/31/2022, Strike Price $451.57

    3,298       135,877,600       14,651,702  
                      14,651,702  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $155,543,876)

                    148,813,400  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.34%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.34%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 486,924               486,924  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $486,924)

                    486,924  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $156,030,800) - 105.57%

                    149,300,324  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (5.57)%

                    (7,884,092 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 141,416,232  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    105.23

%

Short Term Investments

    0.34  

Total Investments

    105.57  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (5.57

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

97

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – SEPTEMBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

8/31/2022

  $ 509.81       3,298     $ (135,877,600 )   $ (93,606 )
                                  (93,606 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

8/31/2022

    410.92       3,298       (135,877,600 )     (7,693,270 )
                                  (7,693,270 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $9,690,365)

                          $ (7,786,876 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

98

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – OCTOBER

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 104.59% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 96.45%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/30/2022, Strike Price $3.45

    2,167     $ 89,280,400     $ 87,845,974  
                      87,845,974  

PUT OPTIONS - 8.14%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/30/2022, Strike Price $429.15

    2,167       89,280,400       7,409,666  
                      7,409,666  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $99,202,035)

                    95,255,640  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.44%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.44%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 399,164               399,164  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $399,164)

                    399,164  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $99,601,199) - 105.03%

                    95,654,804  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (5.03)%

                    (4,580,781 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 91,074,023  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    104.59

%

Short Term Investments

    0.44  

Total Investments

    105.03  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (5.03

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

99

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – OCTOBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

9/30/2022

  $ 487.93       2,167     $ (89,280,400 )   $ (347,470 )
                                  (347,470 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

9/30/2022

    390.52       2,167       (89,280,400 )     (4,171,402 )
                                  (4,171,402 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $6,669,153)

                          $ (4,518,872 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

100

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – NOVEMBER

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 106.97% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 94.48%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 10/31/2022, Strike Price $3.69

    1,737     $ 71,564,400     $ 70,374,575  
                      70,374,575  

PUT OPTIONS - 12.49%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 10/31/2022, Strike Price $459.26

    1,737       71,564,400       9,300,040  
                      9,300,040  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $84,305,859)

                    79,674,615  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.48%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.48%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 360,758               360,758  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $360,758)

                    360,758  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $84,666,617) - 107.45%

                    80,035,373  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (7.45)%

                    (5,545,925 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 74,489,448  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    106.97

%

Short Term Investments

    0.48  

Total Investments

    107.45  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (7.45

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

101

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – NOVEMBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

10/31/2022

  $ 517.35       1,737     $ (71,564,400 )   $ (106,531 )
                                  (106,531 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

10/31/2022

    417.92       1,737       (71,564,400 )     (5,389,313 )
                                  (5,389,313 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $5,391,273)

                          $ (5,495,844 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

102

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – DECEMBER

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 106.97% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 94.88%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 11/30/2022, Strike Price $3.66

    2,117     $ 87,220,400     $ 85,778,712  
                      85,778,712  

PUT OPTIONS - 12.09%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 11/30/2022, Strike Price $455.57

    2,117       87,220,400       10,931,521  
                      10,931,521  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $102,138,902)

                    96,710,233  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.55%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.55%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 496,254               496,254  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $496,254)

                    496,254  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $102,635,156) - 107.52%

                    97,206,487  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (7.52)%

                    (6,801,613 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 90,404,874  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    106.97

%

Short Term Investments

    0.55  

Total Investments

    107.52  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (7.52

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

103

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY BUFFER ETF – DECEMBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited) 

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

11/30/2022

  $ 523.76       2,117     $ (87,220,400 )   $ (183,934 )
                                  (183,934 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

11/30/2022

    414.56       2,117       (87,220,400 )     (6,556,561 )
                                  (6,556,561 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $7,017,602)

                          $ (6,740,495 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

104

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – JANUARY

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 106.38% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 91.19%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/30/2022, Strike Price $3.80

    12,399     $ 510,838,800     $ 500,374,044  
                      500,374,044  

PUT OPTIONS - 15.19%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/30/2022, Strike Price $474.96

    12,399       510,838,800       83,333,679  
                      83,333,679  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $613,712,887)

                    583,707,723  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.61%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.61%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 3,334,148               3,334,148  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $3,334,148)

                    3,334,148  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $617,047,035) - 106.99%

                    587,041,871  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (6.99)%

                    (38,294,049 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 548,747,822  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    106.38

%

Short Term Investments

    0.61  

Total Investments

    106.99  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (6.99

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

105

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – JANUARY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

12/30/2022

  $ 517.66       12,399     $ (510,838,800 )   $ (1,401,087 )
                                  (1,401,087 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

12/30/2022

    403.72       12,399       (510,838,800 )     (36,527,454 )
                                  (36,527,454 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $39,270,958)

                          $ (37,928,541 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

106

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – FEBRUARY

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 105.78% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 93.95%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 1/31/2023, Strike Price $3.60

    7,107     $ 292,808,400     $ 286,745,093  
                      286,745,093  

PUT OPTIONS - 11.83%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 1/31/2023, Strike Price $449.91

    7,107       292,808,400       36,112,851  
                      36,112,851  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $337,935,117)

                    322,857,944  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.68%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.68%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 2,078,194               2,078,194  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $2,078,194)

                    2,078,194  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $340,013,311) - 106.46%

                    324,936,138  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (6.46)%

                    (19,707,229 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 305,228,909  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    105.78

%

Short Term Investments

    0.68  

Total Investments

    106.46  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (6.46

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

107

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – FEBRUARY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

1/31/2023

  $ 495.80       7,107     $ (292,808,400 )   $ (2,936,710 )
                                  (2,936,710 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

1/31/2023

    382.42       7,107       (292,808,400 )     (16,566,186 )
                                  (16,566,186 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $22,114,076)

                          $ (19,502,896 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

108

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – MARCH

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 105.91% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 95.28%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 2/28/2023, Strike Price $3.49

    5,624     $ 231,708,800     $ 226,976,768  
                      226,976,768  

PUT OPTIONS - 10.63%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 2/28/2023, Strike Price $436.63

    5,624       231,708,800       25,312,810  
                      25,312,810  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $261,724,706)

                    252,289,578  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.74%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.74%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 1,757,355               1,757,355  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,757,355)

                    1,757,355  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $263,482,061) - 106.65%

                    254,046,933  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (6.65)%

                    (15,821,726 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 238,225,207  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    105.91

%

Short Term Investments

    0.74  

Total Investments

    106.65  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (6.65

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

109

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – MARCH

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

2/28/2023

  $ 487.76       5,624     $ (231,708,800 )   $ (3,783,210 )
                                  (3,783,210 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

2/28/2023

    371.14       5,624       (231,708,800 )     (11,881,411 )
                                  (11,881,411 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $18,291,598)

                          $ (15,664,621 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

110

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – APRIL

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 106.50% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 93.79%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/31/2023, Strike Price $3.61

    7,234     $ 298,040,800     $ 290,789,122  
                      290,789,122  

PUT OPTIONS - 12.71%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/31/2023, Strike Price $451.64

    7,234       298,040,800       39,404,201  
                      39,404,201  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $344,313,127)

                    330,193,323  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.81%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.81%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 2,520,214               2,520,214  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $2,520,214)

                    2,520,214  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $346,833,341) - 107.31%

                    332,713,537  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (7.31)%

                    (22,673,676 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 310,039,861  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    106.50

%

Short Term Investments

    0.81  

Total Investments

    107.31  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (7.31

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

111

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – APRIL

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

3/31/2023

  $ 503.99       7,234     $ (298,040,800 )   $ (3,441,284 )
                                  (3,441,284 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

3/31/2023

    383.89       7,234       (298,040,800 )     (19,053,968 )
                                  (19,053,968 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $21,258,554)

                          $ (22,495,252 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

112

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – MAY

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 106.96% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 98.21%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 4/28/2023, Strike Price $4.12

    4,918     $ 202,621,600     $ 197,654,420  
                      197,654,420  

PUT OPTIONS - 8.75%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 4/28/2023, Strike Price $412.00

    4,918       202,621,600       17,611,358  
                      17,611,358  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $215,285,846)

                    215,265,778  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.06%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.06%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 124,268               124,268  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $124,268)

                    124,268  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $215,410,114) - 107.02%

                    215,390,046  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (7.02)%

                    (14,132,883 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 201,257,163  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    106.96

%

Short Term Investments

    0.06  

Total Investments

    107.02  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (7.02

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

113

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – MAY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

4/28/2023

  $ 471.78       4,918     $ (202,621,600 )   $ (5,936,026 )
                                  (5,936,026 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

4/28/2023

    350.20       4,918       (202,621,600 )     (8,719,614 )
                                  (8,719,614 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $14,635,497)

                          $ (14,655,640 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

114

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – JUNE

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 100.60% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 96.79%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 5/31/2022, Strike Price $3.36

    3,258     $ 134,229,600     $ 133,135,520  
                      133,135,520  

PUT OPTIONS - 3.81%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 5/31/2022, Strike Price $420.04

    3,258       134,229,600       5,239,966  
                      5,239,966  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $143,245,949)

                    138,375,486  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.14%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.14%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 190,783               190,783  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $190,783)

                    190,783  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $143,436,732) - 100.74%

                    138,566,269  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (0.74)%

                    (1,016,601 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 137,549,668  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    100.60

%

Short Term Investments

    0.14  

Total Investments

    100.74  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (0.74

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

115

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – JUNE

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

5/31/2022

  $ 452.68       3,258     $ (134,229,600 )   $ (194,699 )
                                  (194,699 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

5/31/2022

    357.03       3,258       (134,229,600 )     (729,522 )
                                  (729,522 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $8,656,983)

                          $ (924,221 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

116

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – JULY

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 101.42% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 95.49%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2022, Strike Price $3.42

    3,974     $ 163,728,800     $ 161,741,707  
                      161,741,707  

PUT OPTIONS - 5.93%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2022, Strike Price $428.06

    3,974       163,728,800       10,042,315  
                      10,042,315  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $177,916,518)

                    171,784,022  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.21%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.21%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 356,707               356,707  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $356,707)

                    356,707  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $178,273,225) - 101.63%

                    172,140,729  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (1.63)%

                    (2,767,356 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 169,373,373  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    101.42

%

Short Term Investments

    0.21  

Total Investments

    101.63  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (1.63

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

117

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – JULY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

6/30/2022

  $ 461.45       3,974     $ (163,728,800 )   $ (430,681 )
                                  (430,681 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

6/30/2022

    363.85       3,974       (163,728,800 )     (2,229,791 )
                                  (2,229,791 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $10,505,170)

                          $ (2,660,472 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

118

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – AUGUST

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 102.34% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 94.24%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 7/29/2022, Strike Price $3.51

    4,089     $ 168,466,800     $ 166,356,876  
                      166,356,876  

PUT OPTIONS - 8.10%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 7/29/2022, Strike Price $438.51

    4,089       168,466,800       14,299,233  
                      14,299,233  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $188,430,750)

                    180,656,109  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.26%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.26%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 450,927               450,927  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $450,927)

                    450,927  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $188,881,677) - 102.60%

                    181,107,036  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (2.60)%

                    (4,592,283 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 176,514,753  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    102.34

%

Short Term Investments

    0.26  

Total Investments

    102.60  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (2.60

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

119

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – AUGUST

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

7/29/2022

  $ 473.68       4,089     $ (168,466,800 )   $ (388,455 )
                                  (388,455 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

7/29/2022

    372.73       4,089       (168,466,800 )     (4,109,445 )
                                  (4,109,445 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $11,019,198)

                          $ (4,497,900 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

120

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – SEPTEMBER

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 103.32% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 93.15%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 8/31/2022, Strike Price $3.61

    6,220     $ 256,264,000     $ 253,040,205  
                      253,040,205  

PUT OPTIONS - 10.17%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 8/31/2022, Strike Price $451.56

    6,220       256,264,000       27,628,691  
                      27,628,691  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $294,552,300)

                    280,668,896  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.34%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.34%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 925,244               925,244  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $925,244)

                    925,244  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $295,477,544) - 103.66%

                    281,594,140  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (3.66)%

                    (9,931,160 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 271,662,980  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    103.32

%

Short Term Investments

    0.34  

Total Investments

    103.66  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (3.66

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

121

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – SEPTEMBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

8/31/2022

  $ 489.94       6,220     $ (256,264,000 )   $ (562,084 )
                                  (562,084 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

8/31/2022

    383.83       6,220       (256,264,000 )     (9,187,987 )
                                  (9,187,987 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $17,389,911)

                          $ (9,750,071 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

122

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – OCTOBER

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 103.69% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 95.63%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/30/2022, Strike Price $3.43

    4,387     $ 180,744,400     $ 177,849,179  
                      177,849,179  

PUT OPTIONS - 8.06%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/30/2022, Strike Price $429.14

    4,387       180,744,400       14,998,405  
                      14,998,405  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $199,718,254)

                    192,847,584  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.41%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.41%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 755,993               755,993  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $755,993)

                    755,993  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $200,474,247) - 104.10%

                    193,603,577  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (4.10)%

                    (7,617,048 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 185,986,529  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    103.69

%

Short Term Investments

    0.41  

Total Investments

    104.10  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (4.10

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

123

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – OCTOBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

9/30/2022

  $ 468.49       4,387     $ (180,744,400 )   $ (1,855,366 )
                                  (1,855,366 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

9/30/2022

    364.77       4,387       (180,744,400 )     (5,638,111 )
                                  (5,638,111 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $14,094,657)

                          $ (7,493,477 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

124

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – NOVEMBER

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 104.80% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 92.57%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 10/31/2022, Strike Price $3.67

    4,638     $ 191,085,600     $ 187,917,817  
                      187,917,817  

PUT OPTIONS - 12.23%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 10/31/2022, Strike Price $459.25

    4,638       191,085,600       24,828,980  
                      24,828,980  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $225,597,087)

                    212,746,797  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.47%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.47%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 947,942               947,942  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $947,942)

                    947,942  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $226,545,029) - 105.27%

                    213,694,739  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (5.27)%

                    (10,695,326 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 202,999,413  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    104.80

%

Short Term Investments

    0.47  

Total Investments

    105.27  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (5.27

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

125

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – NOVEMBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

       Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

10/31/2022

  $ 497.55       4,638     $ (191,085,600 )   $ (756,878 )
                                  (756,878 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

10/31/2022

    390.36       4,638       (191,085,600 )     (9,804,580 )
                                  (9,804,580 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $13,586,063)

                          $ (10,561,458 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

126

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – DECEMBER

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 104.94% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 93.08%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 11/30/2022, Strike Price $3.64

    5,194     $ 213,992,800     $ 210,465,922  
                      210,465,922  

PUT OPTIONS - 11.86%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 11/30/2022, Strike Price $455.56

    5,194       213,992,800       26,816,788  
                      26,816,788  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $251,410,253)

                    237,282,710  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.54%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.54%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 1,225,882               1,225,882  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,225,882)

                    1,225,882  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $252,636,135) - 105.48%

                    238,508,592  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (5.48)%

                    (12,393,472 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 226,115,120  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    104.94

%

Short Term Investments

    0.54  

Total Investments

    105.48  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (5.48

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

127

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY POWER BUFFER ETF – DECEMBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

11/30/2022

  $ 502.30       5,194     $ (213,992,800 )   $ (1,042,776 )
                                  (1,042,776 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

11/30/2022

    387.23       5,194       (213,992,800 )     (11,198,749 )
                                  (11,198,749 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $17,467,076)

                          $ (12,241,525 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

128

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – JANUARY

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 101.75% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 90.34%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/30/2022, Strike Price $3.79

    6,150     $ 253,380,000     $ 248,017,700  
                      248,017,700  

PUT OPTIONS - 11.41%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 12/30/2022, Strike Price $451.21

    6,150       253,380,000       31,316,067  
                      31,316,067  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $292,981,494)

                    279,333,767  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.60%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.60%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 1,658,264               1,658,264  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,658,264)

                    1,658,264  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $294,639,758) - 102.35%

                    280,992,031  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (2.35)%

                    (6,437,002 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 274,555,029  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    101.75

%

Short Term Investments

    0.60  

Total Investments

    102.35  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (2.35

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

129

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – JANUARY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

12/30/2022

  $ 507.73       6,150     $ (253,380,000 )   $ (1,197,847 )
                                  (1,197,847 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

12/30/2022

    308.72       6,150       (253,380,000 )     (5,070,112 )
                                  (5,070,112 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $10,284,900)

                          $ (6,267,959 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

130

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – FEBRUARY

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 102.44% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 93.14%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 1/31/2023, Strike Price $3.59

    965     $ 39,758,000     $ 38,935,662  
                      38,935,662  

PUT OPTIONS - 9.30%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 1/31/2023, Strike Price $427.41

    965       39,758,000       3,887,266  
                      3,887,266  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $45,085,811)

                    42,822,928  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.66%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.66%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 275,961               275,961  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $275,961)

                    275,961  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $45,361,772) - 103.10%

                    43,098,889  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (3.10)%

                    (1,295,327 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 41,803,562  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    102.44

%

Short Term Investments

    0.66  

Total Investments

    103.10  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (3.10

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

131

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – FEBRUARY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

1/31/2023

  $ 485.54       965     $ (39,758,000 )   $ (561,635 )
                                  (561,635 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

1/31/2023

    292.44       965       (39,758,000 )     (706,865 )
                                  (706,865 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $2,205,255)

                          $ (1,268,500 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

132

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – MARCH

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 103.41% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 95.09%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 2/28/2023, Strike Price $3.48

    941     $ 38,769,200     $ 37,978,365  
                      37,978,365  

PUT OPTIONS - 8.32%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 2/28/2023, Strike Price $414.80

    941       38,769,200       3,321,327  
                      3,321,327  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $43,085,528)

                    41,299,692  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.70%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.70%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 279,614               279,614  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $279,614)

                    279,614  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $43,365,142) - 104.11%

                    41,579,306  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (4.11)%

                    (1,640,108 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 39,939,198  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    103.41

%

Short Term Investments

    0.70  

Total Investments

    104.11  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (4.11

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

133

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – MARCH

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

2/28/2023

  $ 475.32       941     $ (38,769,200 )   $ (939,975 )
                                  (939,975 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

2/28/2023

    283.81       941       (38,769,200 )     (674,043 )
                                  (674,043 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $2,402,508)

                          $ (1,614,018 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

134

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – APRIL

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 102.74% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 92.75%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/31/2023, Strike Price $3.60

    1,216     $ 50,099,200     $ 48,881,415  
                      48,881,415  

PUT OPTIONS - 9.99%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 3/31/2023, Strike Price $429.06

    1,216       50,099,200       5,264,992  
                      5,264,992  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $56,866,535)

                    54,146,407  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.80%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.80%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 419,228               419,228  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $419,228)

                    419,228  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $57,285,763) - 103.54%

                    54,565,635  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (3.54)%

                    (1,865,398 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 52,700,237  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    102.74

%

Short Term Investments

    0.80  

Total Investments

    103.54  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (3.54

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

135

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – APRIL

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

3/31/2023

  $ 494.14       1,216     $ (50,099,200 )   $ (781,611 )
                                  (781,611 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

3/31/2023

    293.57       1,216       (50,099,200 )     (1,054,016 )
                                  (1,054,016 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $2,582,804)

                          $ (1,835,627 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

136

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – MAY

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 105.58% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 98.35%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 4/28/2023, Strike Price $4.11

    727     $ 29,952,400     $ 29,235,578  
                      29,235,578  

PUT OPTIONS - 7.23%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 4/28/2023, Strike Price $391.40

    727       29,952,400       2,149,739  
                      2,149,739  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $31,388,297)

                    31,385,317  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.02%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.02%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 5,949               5,949  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $5,949)

                    5,949  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $31,394,246) - 105.60%

                    31,391,266  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (5.60)%

                    (1,666,267 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 29,724,999  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    105.58

%

Short Term Investments

    0.02  

Total Investments

    105.60  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (5.60

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

137

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – MAY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

4/28/2023

  $ 459.79       727     $ (29,952,400 )   $ (1,237,354 )
                                  (1,237,354 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

4/28/2023

    267.80       727       (29,952,400 )     (494,360 )
                                  (494,360 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $1,728,726)

                          $ (1,731,714 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

138

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – JUNE

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 100.18% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 98.18%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 5/31/2022, Strike Price $3.35

    405     $ 16,686,000     $ 16,550,401  
                      16,550,401  

PUT OPTIONS - 2.00%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 5/31/2022, Strike Price $399.04

    405       16,686,000       337,723  
                      337,723  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $17,540,833)

                    16,888,124  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.26%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.26%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 44,287               44,287  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $44,287)

                    44,287  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $17,585,120) - 100.44%

                    16,932,411  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (0.44)%

                    (74,597 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 16,857,814  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    100.18

%

Short Term Investments

    0.26  

Total Investments

    100.44  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (0.44

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

139

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – JUNE

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

5/31/2022

  $ 446.67       405     $ (16,686,000 )   $ (46,489 )
                                  (46,489 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

5/31/2022

    273.03       405       (16,686,000 )     (16,416 )
                                  (16,416 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $800,909)

                          $ (62,905 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

140

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – JULY

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 100.64% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 96.91%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2022, Strike Price $3.41

    864     $ 35,596,800     $ 35,165,642  
                      35,165,642  

PUT OPTIONS - 3.73%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 6/30/2022, Strike Price $406.66

    864       35,596,800       1,352,604  
                      1,352,604  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $38,084,174)

                    36,518,246  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.18%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.18%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 64,465               64,465  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $64,465)

                    64,465  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $38,148,639) - 100.82%

                    36,582,711  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (0.82)%

                    (294,818 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 36,287,893  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    100.64

%

Short Term Investments

    0.18  

Total Investments

    100.82  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (0.82

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

141

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – JULY

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

6/30/2022

  $ 453.74       864     $ (35,596,800 )   $ (173,198 )
                                  (173,198 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

6/30/2022

    278.24       864       (35,596,800 )     (99,057 )
                                  (99,057 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $1,770,796)

                          $ (272,255 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

142

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – AUGUST

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 100.71% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 95.35%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 7/29/2022, Strike Price $3.49

    603     $ 24,843,600     $ 24,538,056  
                      24,538,056  

PUT OPTIONS - 5.36%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 7/29/2022, Strike Price $416.58

    603       24,843,600       1,380,119  
                      1,380,119  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $27,344,233)

                    25,918,175  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.33%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.33%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 84,799               84,799  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $84,799)

                    84,799  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $27,429,032) - 101.04%

                    26,002,974  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (1.04)%

                    (267,537 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 25,735,437  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    100.71

%

Short Term Investments

    0.33  

Total Investments

    101.04  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (1.04

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

143

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – AUGUST

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

7/29/2022

  $ 465.26       603     $ (24,843,600 )   $ (117,405 )
                                  (117,405 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

7/29/2022

    285.03       603       (24,843,600 )     (132,669 )
                                  (132,669 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $1,321,797)

                          $ (250,074 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

144

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – SEPTEMBER

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 100.90% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 93.72%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 8/31/2022, Strike Price $3.60

    1,390     $ 57,268,000     $ 56,548,954  
                      56,548,954  

PUT OPTIONS - 7.18%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 8/31/2022, Strike Price $428.98

    1,390       57,268,000       4,334,983  
                      4,334,983  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $64,752,524)

                    60,883,937  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.32%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.32%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 192,867               192,867  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $192,867)

                    192,867  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $64,945,391) - 101.22%

                    61,076,804  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (1.22)%

                    (735,747 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 60,341,057  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    100.90

%

Short Term Investments

    0.32  

Total Investments

    101.22  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (1.22

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

145

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – SEPTEMBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

8/31/2022

  $ 480.82       1,390     $ (57,268,000 )   $ (213,958 )
                                  (213,958 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

8/31/2022

    293.51       1,390       (57,268,000 )     (481,219 )
                                  (481,219 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $2,791,843)

                          $ (695,177 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

146

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – OCTOBER

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 102.19% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 96.26%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/30/2022, Strike Price $3.42

    1,459     $ 60,110,800     $ 59,149,375  
                      59,149,375  

PUT OPTIONS - 5.93%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 9/30/2022, Strike Price $407.68

    1,459       60,110,800       3,646,681  
                      3,646,681  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $65,438,426)

                    62,796,056  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.42%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.42%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 260,537               260,537  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $260,537)

                    260,537  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $65,698,963) - 102.61%

                    63,056,593  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (2.61)%

                    (1,606,168 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 61,450,425  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    102.19

%

Short Term Investments

    0.42  

Total Investments

    102.61  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (2.61

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

147

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – OCTOBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

9/30/2022

  $ 457.03       1,459     $ (60,110,800 )   $ (1,035,667 )
                                  (1,035,667 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

9/30/2022

    278.94       1,459       (60,110,800 )     (529,439 )
                                  (529,439 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $3,858,972)

                          $ (1,565,106 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

148

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – NOVEMBER

 

Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 101.42% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 92.37%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 10/31/2022, Strike Price $3.66

    989     $ 40,746,800     $ 40,072,287  
                      40,072,287  

PUT OPTIONS - 9.05%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 10/31/2022, Strike Price $436.29

    989       40,746,800       3,925,412  
                      3,925,412  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $47,031,741)

                    43,997,699  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.47%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.47%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 205,100               205,100  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $205,100)

                    205,100  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $47,236,841) - 101.89%

                    44,202,799  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (1.89)%

                    (822,936 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 43,379,863  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    101.42

%

Short Term Investments

    0.47  

Total Investments

    101.89  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

    (1.89

)

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, 2022.

 

 

 

149

 

INNOVATOR U.S. EQUITY ULTRA BUFFER ETF – NOVEMBER

 

Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

10/31/2022

  $ 488.18       989     $ (40,746,800 )   $ (243,990 )
                                  (243,990 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

10/31/2022

    298.51       989       (40,746,800 )     (550,769 )
                                  (550,769 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $2,214,835)

                          $ (794,759 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Investments
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Contracts

   

Notional

Amount

   

Value

 

PURCHASED OPTIONS - 101.70% (a)(b)

                       

CALL OPTIONS - 92.79%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 11/30/2022, Strike Price $3.63

    1,064     $ 43,836,800     $ 43,115,364  
                      43,115,364  

PUT OPTIONS - 8.91%

                       

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF, Expires 11/30/2022, Strike Price $432.78

    1,064       43,836,800       4,141,757  
                      4,141,757  

TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $50,533,717)

                    47,257,121  
   

Principal

Amount

                 

SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 0.56%

                       

Money Market Deposit Account - 0.56%

                       

U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 0.130% (c)

  $ 259,350               259,350  

TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $259,350)

                    259,350  
                         

Total Investments (Cost $50,793,067) - 102.26%

                    47,516,471  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (2.26)%

                    (1,050,318 )

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.00%

                  $ 46,466,153  

 

Asset Type

 

% of Net Assets

 

Purchased Options

    101.70

%

Short Term Investments

    0.56  

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, 2022.

 

 

 

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Schedule of Options Written (a)
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Description (a)   Expiration  

Strike

Price

    Contracts    

Notional

Amount

    Value  

Call Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

11/30/2022

  $ 489.18       1,064     $ (43,836,800 )   $ (366,428 )
                                  (366,428 )

Put Options

                                   

SPY SPDR S&P 500® Trust ETF

 

11/30/2022

    296.11       1,064       (43,836,800 )     (653,068 )
                                  (653,068 )

Total Options Written (Premiums Received $2,703,192)

                          $ (1,019,496 )

 

(a)

Exchange-Traded.

 

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - February

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - March

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - April

 

Assets:

                               

Investments, at value (a)

  $ 214,459,167     $ 125,941,177     $ 93,645,482     $ 136,444,868  

Interest receivable

    82       50       42       63  

Deposit at broker for options

    150       201       199       200  

Total Assets

    214,459,399       125,941,428       93,645,723       136,445,131  
                                 

Liabilities:

                               

Options written, at value (b)

    18,793,110       9,459,023       6,638,141       11,359,930  

Payable to Adviser

    137,645       77,392       58,236       82,701  

Total Liabilities

    18,930,755       9,536,415       6,696,377       11,442,631  

Net Assets

  $ 195,528,644     $ 116,405,013     $ 86,949,346     $ 125,002,500  
                                 

Net Assets Consist of:

                               

Capital stock

  $ 192,949,570     $ 110,805,226     $ 81,581,218     $ 117,729,571  

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)

    2,579,074       5,599,787       5,368,128       7,272,929  

Net Assets

  $ 195,528,644     $ 116,405,013     $ 86,949,346     $ 125,002,500  
                                 

Net Asset Value:

                               

Net assets

  $ 195,528,644     $ 116,405,013     $ 86,949,346     $ 125,002,500  

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

    5,775,000       3,850,000       2,650,000       3,950,000  

Net asset value price per share

  $ 33.86     $ 30.24     $ 32.81     $ 31.65  
                                 

(a) Cost of investments

  $ 226,281,459     $ 131,817,813     $ 97,207,280     $ 142,383,407  

(b) Premiums received

    14,911,180       8,842,515       6,722,043       8,802,768  

 

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - May

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - June

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - August

 

Assets:

                               

Investments, at value (a)

  $ 65,289,803     $ 58,572,512     $ 96,979,017     $ 117,183,501  

Interest receivable

    4       6       12       20  

ETF variable fee receivable

                1,549        

Receivable for investments sold

    65,480,845             121,194        

Receivable for fund shares sold

                3,892,470        

Deposit at broker for options

          108       202       100  

Total Assets

    130,770,652       58,572,626       100,994,444       117,183,621  
                                 

Liabilities:

                               

Options written, at value (b)

    4,434,234       670,324       2,433,915       4,397,604  

Payable to Adviser

    45,393       39,620       55,000       76,339  

Payable for investments purchased

    65,255,253             3,998,566        

Due to broker for options

    2,999                    

Total Liabilities

    69,737,879       709,944       6,487,481       4,473,943  

Net Assets

  $ 61,032,773     $ 57,862,682     $ 94,506,963     $ 112,709,678  
                                 

Net Assets Consist of:

                               

Capital stock

  $ 58,764,815     $ 56,394,464     $ 90,745,034     $ 116,148,426  

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)

    2,267,958       1,468,218       3,761,929       (3,438,748 )

Net Assets

  $ 61,032,773     $ 57,862,682     $ 94,506,963     $ 112,709,678  
                                 

Net Asset Value:

                               

Net assets

  $ 61,032,773     $ 57,862,682     $ 94,506,963     $ 112,709,678  

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

    2,025,000       1,800,000       3,050,000       3,675,000  

Net asset value price per share

  $ 30.14     $ 32.15     $ 30.99     $ 30.67  
                                 

(a) Cost of investments

  $ 65,295,914     $ 61,027,257     $ 99,934,499     $ 122,165,929  

(b) Premiums received

    4,428,101       3,553,510       5,530,057       6,179,294  

 

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - September

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - October

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - November

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - December

 

Assets:

                               

Investments, at value (a)

  $ 149,300,324     $ 95,654,804     $ 80,035,373     $ 97,206,487  

Interest receivable

    33       26       23       32  

Deposit at broker for options

    111       99       78       199  

Total Assets

    149,300,468       95,654,929       80,035,474       97,206,718  
                                 

Liabilities:

                               

Options written, at value (b)

    7,786,876       4,518,872       5,495,844       6,740,495  

Payable to Adviser

    97,360       62,034       50,182       61,349  

Total Liabilities

    7,884,236       4,580,906       5,546,026       6,801,844  

Net Assets

  $ 141,416,232     $ 91,074,023     $ 74,489,448     $ 90,404,874  
                                 

Net Assets Consist of:

                               

Capital stock

  $ 148,022,743     $ 92,704,035     $ 80,067,330     $ 95,999,950  

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)

    (6,606,511 )     (1,630,012 )     (5,577,882 )     (5,595,076 )

Net Assets

  $ 141,416,232     $ 91,074,023     $ 74,489,448     $ 90,404,874  
                                 

Net Asset Value:

                               

Net assets

  $ 141,416,232     $ 91,074,023     $ 74,489,448     $ 90,404,874  

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

    4,625,000       2,850,000       2,475,000       2,825,000  

Net asset value price per share

  $ 30.58     $ 31.96     $ 30.10     $ 32.00  
                                 

(a) Cost of investments

  $ 156,030,800     $ 99,601,199     $ 84,666,617     $ 102,635,156  

(b) Premiums received

    9,690,365       6,669,153       5,391,273       7,017,602  

 

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - February

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - March

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - April

 

Assets:

                               

Investments, at value (a)

  $ 587,041,871     $ 324,936,138     $ 254,046,933     $ 332,713,537  

Cash

    2,372                    

Interest receivable

    216       134       112       148  

ETF variable fee receivable

    3,100                    

Receivable for investments sold

    430,739                    

Receivable for fund shares sold

    6,200,520                    

Deposit at broker for options

    133       180       232       200  

Total Assets

    593,678,951       324,936,452       254,047,277       332,713,885  
                                 

Liabilities:

                               

Options written, at value (b)

    37,928,541       19,502,896       15,664,621       22,495,252  

Payable to Adviser

    364,153       204,647       157,449       178,772  

Payable for investments purchased

    6,638,435                    

Total Liabilities

    44,931,129       19,707,543       15,822,070       22,674,024  

Net Assets

  $ 548,747,822     $ 305,228,909     $ 238,225,207     $ 310,039,861  
                                 

Net Assets Consist of:

                               

Capital stock

  $ 553,761,107     $ 299,484,067     $ 232,214,662     $ 303,694,530  

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)

    (5,013,285 )     5,744,842       6,010,545       6,345,331  

Net Assets

  $ 548,747,822     $ 305,228,909     $ 238,225,207     $ 310,039,861  
                                 

Net Asset Value:

                               

Net assets

  $ 548,747,822     $ 305,228,909     $ 238,225,207     $ 310,039,861  

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

    17,700,000       10,925,000       7,750,000       11,025,000  

Net asset value price per share

  $ 31.00     $ 27.94     $ 30.74     $ 28.12  
                                 

(a) Cost of investments

  $ 617,047,035     $ 340,013,311     $ 263,482,061     $ 346,833,341  

(b) Premiums received

    39,270,958       22,114,076       18,291,598       21,258,554  

 

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - May

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - June

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - August

 

Assets:

                               

Investments, at value (a)

  $ 215,390,046     $ 138,566,269     $ 172,140,729     $ 181,107,036  

Cash

    1,103             375        

Interest receivable

    11       14       22       31  

ETF variable fee receivable

    13,969                   723  

Receivable for investments sold

    366,503,418                   1,502,007  

Receivable for fund shares sold

    27,938,625                    

Deposit at broker for options

    91       101       195       102  

Total Assets

    609,847,263       138,566,384       172,141,321       182,609,899  
                                 

Liabilities:

                               

Options written, at value (b)

    14,655,640       924,221       2,660,472       4,497,900  

Payable for fund shares redeemed

    178,485,816                   1,446,840  

Payable to Adviser

    129,149       92,495       107,476       112,867  

Payable for investments purchased

    215,319,495                   37,539  

Total Liabilities

    408,590,100       1,016,716       2,767,948       6,095,146  

Net Assets

  $ 201,257,163     $ 137,549,668     $ 169,373,373     $ 176,514,753  
                                 

Net Assets Consist of:

                               

Capital stock

  $ 195,310,251     $ 134,913,189     $ 167,319,121     $ 178,453,533  

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)

    5,946,912       2,636,479       2,054,252       (1,938,780 )

Net Assets

  $ 201,257,163     $ 137,549,668     $ 169,373,373     $ 176,514,753  
                                 

Net Asset Value:

                               

Net assets

  $ 201,257,163     $ 137,549,668     $ 169,373,373     $ 176,514,753  

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

    7,025,000       4,450,000       5,750,000       6,100,000  

Net asset value price per share

  $ 28.65     $ 30.91     $ 29.46     $ 28.94  
                                 

(a) Cost of investments

  $ 215,410,114     $ 143,436,732     $ 178,273,225     $ 188,881,677  

(b) Premiums received

    14,635,497       8,656,983       10,505,170       11,019,198  

 

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - September

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - October

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - November

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - December

 

Assets:

                               

Investments, at value (a)

  $ 281,594,140     $ 193,603,577     $ 213,694,739     $ 238,508,592  

Interest receivable

    62       51       62       80  

Receivable for investments sold

                846,863        

Deposit at broker for options

    6       97       766,521       200  

Total Assets

    281,594,208       193,603,725       215,308,185       238,508,872  
                                 

Liabilities:

                               

Options written, at value (b)

    9,750,071       7,493,477       10,561,458       12,241,525  

Payable to Adviser

    181,157       123,719       134,026       152,227  

Payable for investments purchased

                1,613,288        

Total Liabilities

    9,931,228       7,617,196       12,308,772       12,393,752  

Net Assets

  $ 271,662,980     $ 185,986,529     $ 202,999,413     $ 226,115,120  
                                 

Net Assets Consist of:

                               

Capital stock

  $ 279,791,339     $ 187,702,244     $ 212,838,858     $ 236,582,092  

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)

    (8,128,359 )     (1,715,715 )     (9,839,445 )     (10,466,972 )

Net Assets

  $ 271,662,980     $ 185,986,529     $ 202,999,413     $ 226,115,120  
                                 

Net Asset Value:

                               

Net assets

  $ 271,662,980     $ 185,986,529     $ 202,999,413     $ 226,115,120  

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

    9,475,000       6,425,000       6,975,000       7,625,000  

Net asset value price per share

  $ 28.67     $ 28.95     $ 29.10     $ 29.65  
                                 

(a) Cost of investments

  $ 295,477,544     $ 200,474,247     $ 226,545,029     $ 252,636,135  

(b) Premiums received

    17,389,911       14,094,657       13,586,063       17,467,076  

 

 

 

158

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - February

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - March

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - April

 

Assets:

                               

Investments, at value (a)

  $ 280,992,031     $ 43,098,889     $ 41,579,306     $ 54,565,635  

Interest receivable

    101       18       19       24  

Deposit at broker for options

    195       200       199       200  

Total Assets

    280,992,327       43,099,107       41,579,524       54,565,859  
                                 

Liabilities:

                               

Options written, at value (b)

    6,267,959       1,268,500       1,614,018       1,835,627  

Payable to Adviser

    169,339       27,045       26,308       29,995  

Total Liabilities

    6,437,298       1,295,545       1,640,326       1,865,622  

Net Assets

  $ 274,555,029     $ 41,803,562     $ 39,939,198     $ 52,700,237  
                                 

Net Assets Consist of:

                               

Capital stock

  $ 276,992,133     $ 41,026,288     $ 38,406,726     $ 50,748,613  

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)

    (2,437,104 )     777,274       1,532,472       1,951,624  

Net Assets

  $ 274,555,029     $ 41,803,562     $ 39,939,198     $ 52,700,237  
                                 

Net Asset Value:

                               

Net assets

  $ 274,555,029     $ 41,803,562     $ 39,939,198     $ 52,700,237  

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

    9,250,000       1,550,000       1,375,000       2,075,000  

Net asset value price per share

  $ 29.68     $ 26.97     $ 29.05     $ 25.40  
                                 

(a) Cost of investments

  $ 294,639,758     $ 45,361,772     $ 43,365,142     $ 57,285,763  

(b) Premiums received

    10,284,900       2,205,255       2,402,508       2,582,804  

 

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - May

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - June

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - August

 

Assets:

                               

Investments, at value (a)

  $ 31,391,266     $ 16,932,411     $ 36,582,711     $ 26,002,974  

Interest receivable

    1       3       5       4  

Receivable for investments sold

    31,476,767                    

Deposit at broker for options

          100       195       89  

Total Assets

    62,868,034       16,932,514       36,582,911       26,003,067  
                                 

Liabilities:

                               

Options written, at value (b)

    1,731,714       62,905       272,255       250,074  

Payable to Adviser

    21,681       11,795       22,763       17,556  

Payable for investments purchased

    31,388,297                    

Due to broker for options

    1,343                    

Total Liabilities

    33,143,035       74,700       295,018       267,630  

Net Assets

  $ 29,724,999     $ 16,857,814     $ 36,287,893     $ 25,735,437  
                                 

Net Assets Consist of:

                               

Capital stock

  $ 29,005,247     $ 16,770,951     $ 36,455,547     $ 26,195,642  

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)

    719,752       86,863       (167,654 )     (460,205 )

Net Assets

  $ 29,724,999     $ 16,857,814     $ 36,287,893     $ 25,735,437  
                                 

Net Asset Value:

                               

Net assets

  $ 29,724,999     $ 16,857,814     $ 36,287,893     $ 25,735,437  

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

    1,100,000       600,000       1,375,000       925,000  

Net asset value price per share

  $ 27.02     $ 28.10     $ 26.39     $ 27.82  
                                 

(a) Cost of investments

  $ 31,394,246     $ 17,585,120     $ 38,148,639     $ 27,429,032  

(b) Premiums received

    1,728,726       800,909       1,770,796       1,321,797  

 

 

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - September

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - October

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - November

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - December

 

Assets:

                               

Investments, at value (a)

  $ 61,076,804     $ 63,056,593     $ 44,202,799     $ 47,516,471  

Interest receivable

    13       17       13       16  

Deposit at broker for options

    105       100       99       199  

Total Assets

    61,076,922       63,056,710       44,202,911       47,516,686  
                                 

Liabilities:

                               

Options written, at value (b)

    695,177       1,565,106       794,759       1,019,496  

Payable to Adviser

    40,688       41,179       28,289       31,037  

Total Liabilities

    735,865       1,606,285       823,048       1,050,533  

Net Assets

  $ 60,341,057     $ 61,450,425     $ 43,379,863     $ 46,466,153  
                                 

Net Assets Consist of:

                               

Capital stock

  $ 62,678,339     $ 62,716,187     $ 45,362,661     $ 48,478,973  

Total distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit)

    (2,337,282 )     (1,265,762 )     (1,982,798 )     (2,012,820 )

Net Assets

  $ 60,341,057     $ 61,450,425     $ 43,379,863     $ 46,466,153  
                                 

Net Asset Value:

                               

Net assets

  $ 60,341,057     $ 61,450,425     $ 43,379,863     $ 46,466,153  

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

    2,225,000       2,250,000       1,550,000       1,625,000  

Net asset value price per share

  $ 27.12     $ 27.31     $ 27.99     $ 28.59  
                                 

(a) Cost of investments

  $ 64,945,391     $ 65,698,963     $ 47,236,841     $ 50,793,067  

(b) Premiums received

    2,791,843       3,858,972       2,214,835       2,703,192  

 

 

 

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Statements of Operations
For the Period Ended April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April

 

Investment Income:

                               

Interest

  $ 120     $ 69     $ 55     $ 221  

Total Investment Income

    120       69       55       221  
                                 

Expenses:

                               

Investment advisory fee

    725,122       342,790       266,424       468,303  

Total Expenses

    725,122       342,790       266,424       468,303  

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

    (725,002 )     (342,721 )     (266,369 )     (468,082 )
                                 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

                               

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

                               

Investments

    (7,876,357 )     526,724       (1,557,053 )     2,041,263  

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments

    33,024,293       9,098,357       6,719,712       7,581,912  

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written

    6,841,451       4,429,411       4,046,196       6,598,362  

Options written

    (11,951,723 )     (1,618,838 )     (96,462 )     15,173  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

                               

Investments

    (35,049,373 )     (17,384,435 )     (11,182,548 )     (16,911,061 )

Options written

    (1,548,769 )     (621,439 )     (274,442 )     (1,854,280 )

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

    (16,560,478 )     (5,570,220 )     (2,344,597 )     (2,528,631 )

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

  $ (17,285,480 )   $ (5,912,941 )   $ (2,610,966 )   $ (2,996,713 )

 

 

 

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Statements of Operations
For the Period Ended April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - May

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - June

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - August

 

Investment Income:

                               

Interest

  $ 8     $ 12     $ 23     $ 33  

Total Investment Income

    8       12       23       33  
                                 

Expenses:

                               

Investment advisory fee

    279,395       256,489       385,183       354,823  

Total Expenses

    279,395       256,489       385,183       354,823  

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

    (279,387 )     (256,477 )     (385,160 )     (354,790 )
                                 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

                               

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

                               

Investments

    (4,570,152 )     272,932       3,662,140       (102,160 )

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments

    2,878,118       1,000,943       577,855       47,222  

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written

    4,013,700       (61,348 )     48,797       8,178  

Options written

    237,924       83,727       (282,362 )     163,541  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

                               

Investments

    (4,826,104 )     (7,100,987 )     (9,903,835 )     (7,699,904 )

Options written

    (1,269,028 )     2,738,682       2,658,964       1,781,690  

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

    (3,535,542 )     (3,066,051 )     (3,238,441 )     (5,801,433 )

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

  $ (3,814,929 )   $ (3,322,528 )   $ (3,623,601 )   $ (6,156,223 )

 

 

 

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Statements of Operations
For the Period Ended April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - September

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - October

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - November

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Buffer ETF - December

 

Investment Income:

                               

Interest

  $ 54     $ 42     $ 38     $ 47  

Total Investment Income

    54       42       38       47  
                                 

Expenses:

                               

Investment advisory fee

    588,876       411,955       315,080       317,030  

Total Expenses

    588,876       411,955       315,080       317,030  

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

    (588,822 )     (411,913 )     (315,042 )     (316,983 )
                                 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

                               

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

                               

Investments

    (1,068,018 )     (522,392 )     (448,378 )     (13,531,318 )

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments

          845,536              

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written

          434,628              

Options written

    (122,685 )     (179,758 )     (78,646 )     (7,032,562 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

                               

Investments

    (8,446,469 )     (7,894,338 )     (4,627,525 )     6,459,120  

Options written

    686,740       2,153,791       (100,841 )     8,826,667  

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

    (8,950,432 )     (5,162,533 )     (5,255,390 )     (5,278,093 )

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

  $ (9,539,254 )   $ (5,574,446 )   $ (5,570,432 )   $ (5,595,076 )

 

 

 

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Statements of Operations
For the Period Ended April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - February

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - March

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - April

 

Investment Income:

                               

Interest

  $ 310     $ 186     $ 148     $ 157  

Total Investment Income

    310       186       148       157  
                                 

Expenses:

                               

Investment advisory fee

    1,724,529       845,356       578,652       861,519  

Total Expenses

    1,724,529       845,356       578,652       861,519  

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

    (1,724,219 )     (845,170 )     (578,504 )     (861,362 )
                                 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

                               

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

                               

Investments

    (11,094,300 )     992,795       (3,450,983 )     6,557,106  

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments

    68,363,246       21,110,778       13,816,877       16,138,720  

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written

    10,886,368       5,856,708       4,574,382       10,306,320  

Options written

    (42,781,632 )     (8,498,652 )     (1,543,075 )     (9,979,888 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

                               

Investments

    (74,119,154 )     (40,692,045 )     (24,544,190 )     (38,669,914 )

Options written

    17,648,136       9,914,448       7,035,655       7,249,810  

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

    (31,097,336 )     (11,315,968 )     (4,111,334 )     (8,397,846 )

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

  $ (32,821,555 )   $ (12,161,138 )   $ (4,689,838 )   $ (9,259,208 )

 

 

 

165

 

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Statements of Operations
For the Period Ended April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - May

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - June

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - August

 

Investment Income:

                               

Interest

  $ 23     $ 25     $ 41     $ 52  

Total Investment Income

    23       25       41       52  
                                 

Expenses:

                               

Investment advisory fee

    832,608       572,933       738,412       695,460  

Total Expenses

    832,608       572,933       738,412       695,460  

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

    (832,585 )     (572,908 )     (738,371 )     (695,408 )
                                 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

                               

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

                               

Investments

    (13,710,551 )     357,739       1,326,969       (175,510 )

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments

    8,463,751       104,959       35,321       115,553  

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written

    11,866,774       85,282       41,724       6,935  

Options written

    199,735       (200,894 )     (323,592 )     62,992  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

                               

Investments

    (14,438,526 )     (14,355,777 )     (15,624,106 )     (12,316,351 )

Options written

    1,644,083       10,413,893       10,390,546       6,978,283  

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

    (5,974,734 )     (3,594,798 )     (4,153,138 )     (5,328,098 )

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

  $ (6,807,319 )   $ (4,167,706 )   $ (4,891,509 )   $ (6,023,506 )

 

 

 

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Statements of Operations
For the Period Ended April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - September

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - October

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - November

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Power Buffer ETF - December

 

Investment Income:

                               

Interest

  $ 99     $ 81     $ 96     $ 120  

Total Investment Income

    99       81       96       120  
                                 

Expenses:

                               

Investment advisory fee

    1,077,115       766,932       779,136       790,825  

Total Expenses

    1,077,115       766,932       779,136       790,825  

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

    (1,077,016 )     (766,851 )     (779,040 )     (790,705 )
                                 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

                               

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

                               

Investments

    (574,230 )     174,511       (527,138 )     (27,103,403 )

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments

                902,972        

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written

                462,227        

Options written

    (233,549 )     (853,884 )     (72,780 )     (18,488,553 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

                               

Investments

    (16,747,904 )     (14,525,849 )     (12,840,640 )     9,828,493  

Options written

    6,466,172       9,211,348       3,034,282       26,087,193  

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

    (11,089,511 )     (5,993,874 )     (9,041,077 )     (9,676,270 )

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

  $ (12,166,527 )   $ (6,760,725 )   $ (9,820,117 )   $ (10,466,975 )

 

 

 

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Statements of Operations
For the Period Ended April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - February

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - March

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - April

 

Investment Income:

                               

Interest

  $ 139     $ 24     $ 25     $ 26  

Total Investment Income

    139       24       25       26  
                                 

Expenses:

                               

Investment advisory fee

    590,517       122,488       126,933       179,185  

Total Expenses

    590,517       122,488       126,933       179,185  

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

    (590,378 )     (122,464 )     (126,908 )     (179,159 )
                                 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

                               

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

                               

Investments

    (3,044,483 )     (352,440 )     (202,411 )     2,984,156  

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments

    21,421,180       4,050,167       3,976,863       3,399,487  

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written

    1,073,436       424,879       364,074       1,550,285  

Options written

    (11,666,073 )     (1,896,741 )     (1,363,927 )     (3,491,033 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

                               

Investments

    (29,568,903 )     (6,768,626 )     (6,773,027 )     (9,254,453 )

Options written

    12,495,157       3,368,498       3,313,601       4,124,011  

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

    (9,289,686 )     (1,174,263 )     (684,827 )     (687,547 )

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

  $ (9,880,064 )   $ (1,296,727 )   $ (811,735 )   $ (866,706 )

 

 

 

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Statements of Operations
For the Period Ended April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - May

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - June

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - August

 

Investment Income:

                               

Interest

  $ 4     $ 4     $ 9     $ 8  

Total Investment Income

    4       4       9       8  
                                 

Expenses:

                               

Investment advisory fee

    156,130       74,787       177,697       123,354  

Total Expenses

    156,130       74,787       177,697       123,354  

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

    (156,126 )     (74,783 )     (177,688 )     (123,346 )
                                 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

                               

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

                               

Investments

    (1,947,436 )     133,476       406,036       337,481  

Redemptions sold in-kind on investments

    1,303,213                    

Redemptions sold in-kind on options written

    1,686,831                    

Options written

    (39,713 )     (57,125 )     (328,616 )     (320,003 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

                               

Investments

    (2,856,160 )     (2,139,774 )     (4,002,424 )     (2,675,914 )

Options written

    1,169,161       1,448,916       2,890,747       1,688,425  

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

    (684,104 )     (614,507 )     (1,034,257 )     (970,011 )

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

  $ (840,230 )   $ (689,290 )   $ (1,211,945 )   $ (1,093,357 )

 

 

 

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Statements of Operations
For the Period Ended April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - September

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - October

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - November

   

Innovator U.S. Equity

Ultra Buffer ETF - December

 

Investment Income:

                               

Interest

  $ 22     $ 28     $ 20     $ 24  

Total Investment Income

    22       28       20       24  
                                 

Expenses:

                               

Investment advisory fee

    241,451       265,280       149,741       165,685  

Total Expenses

    241,451       265,280       149,741       165,685  

Net Investment Income/(Loss)

    (241,429 )     (265,252 )     (149,721 )     (165,661 )
                                 

Realized & Unrealized Gain/(Loss):

                               

Net realized gain/(loss) on:

                               

Investments

    (204,791 )     (600,132 )     (195,672 )     3,345,993  

Options written

    (119,141 )     (51,874 )     (23,440 )     (5,427,229 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

                               

Investments

    (4,664,663 )     (5,291,279 )     (3,032,708 )     (7,654,781 )

Options written

    2,283,662       4,063,975       1,421,414       7,888,857  

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

    (2,704,933 )     (1,879,310 )     (1,830,406 )     (1,847,160 )

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

  $ (2,946,362 )   $ (2,144,562 )   $ (1,980,127 )   $ (2,012,821 )

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

 

Operations:

                                                               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (725,002 )   $ (1,185,596 )   $ (342,721 )   $ (561,816 )   $ (266,369 )   $ (402,184 )   $ (468,082 )   $ (761,390 )

Net realized gain/(loss)

    20,037,664       3,578,517       12,435,654       (2,653,750 )     9,112,393       (5,818,816 )     16,236,710       (30,367,943 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (36,598,142 )     28,868,519       (18,005,874 )     17,371,227       (11,456,990 )     15,766,764       (18,765,341 )     44,492,247  

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

    (17,285,480 )     31,261,440       (5,912,941 )     14,155,661       (2,610,966 )     9,545,764       (2,996,713 )     13,362,914  
                                                                 
                                                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                                                               

Proceeds from shares sold

    247,099,190       184,391,120       129,142,289       88,951,570       91,934,637       72,173,690       153,722,802       77,380,390  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (184,603,875 )     (191,274,643 )     (93,078,725 )     (53,948,647 )     (64,560,229 )     (43,325,395 )     (148,741,958 )     (37,447,975 )

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    79,174       94,546       51,851       36,390       21,777       34,858       62,677       51,547  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    62,574,489       (6,788,977 )     36,115,415       35,039,313       27,396,185       28,883,153       5,043,521       39,983,962  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ 45,289,009     $ 24,472,463     $ 30,202,474     $ 49,194,974     $ 24,785,219     $ 38,428,917     $ 2,046,808     $ 53,346,876  
                                                                 

Net Assets:

                                                               

Beginning of the period

  $ 150,239,635     $ 125,767,172     $ 86,202,539     $ 37,007,565     $ 62,164,127     $ 23,735,210     $ 122,955,692     $ 69,608,816  

End of the period

  $ 195,528,644     $ 150,239,635     $ 116,405,013     $ 86,202,539     $ 86,949,346     $ 62,164,127     $ 125,002,500     $ 122,955,692  
                                                                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

                                                               

Shares sold

    6,700,000       5,650,000       4,075,000       3,175,000       2,750,000       2,375,000       4,800,000       2,525,000  

Shares redeemed

    (5,000,000 )     (5,800,000 )     (2,950,000 )     (1,925,000 )     (1,925,000 )     (1,400,000 )     (4,600,000 )     (1,225,000 )

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    1,700,000       (150,000 )     1,125,000       1,250,000       825,000       975,000       200,000       1,300,000  

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

 

Operations:

                                                               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (279,387 )   $ (386,125 )   $ (256,477 )   $ (425,960 )   $ (385,160 )   $ (773,597 )   $ (354,790 )   $ (394,447 )

Net realized gain/(loss)

    2,559,590       (4,594,201 )     1,296,254       (4,635,923 )     4,006,430       9,975,739       116,781       1,922,924  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (6,095,132 )     12,281,286       (4,362,305 )     12,698,416       (7,244,871 )     5,702,775       (5,918,214 )     7,414,735  

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

    (3,814,929 )     7,300,960       (3,322,528 )     7,636,533       (3,623,601 )     14,904,917       (6,156,223 )     8,943,212  
                                                                 
                                                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                                                               

Proceeds from shares sold

    65,734,660       88,101,790       1,687,982       92,524,980       22,909,778       200,680,682       50,076,202       88,707,932  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (83,088,308 )     (29,299,918 )     (22,016,240 )     (50,852,033 )     (107,906,875 )     (100,360,368 )     (17,779,253 )     (59,252,027 )

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    10,989       32,898       4,674       27,423       62,062       85,318       33,516       37,169  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    (17,342,659 )     58,834,770       (20,323,584 )     41,700,370       (84,935,035 )     100,405,632       32,330,465       29,493,074  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ (21,157,588 )   $ 66,135,730     $ (23,646,112 )   $ 49,336,903     $ (88,558,636 )   $ 115,310,549     $ 26,174,242     $ 38,436,286  
                                                                 

Net Assets:

                                                               

Beginning of the period

  $ 82,190,361     $ 16,054,631     $ 81,508,794     $ 32,171,891     $ 183,065,599     $ 67,755,050     $ 86,535,436     $ 48,099,150  

End of the period

  $ 61,032,773     $ 82,190,361     $ 57,862,682     $ 81,508,794     $ 94,506,963     $ 183,065,599     $ 112,709,678     $ 86,535,436  
                                                                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

                                                               

Shares sold

    2,150,000       2,900,000       50,000       2,875,000       725,000       6,375,000       1,575,000       2,800,000  

Shares redeemed

    (2,650,000 )     (950,000 )     (650,000 )     (1,575,000 )     (3,275,000 )     (3,200,000 )     (550,000 )     (1,900,000 )

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    (500,000 )     1,950,000       (600,000 )     1,300,000       (2,550,000 )     3,175,000       1,025,000       900,000  

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

 

Operations:

                                                               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (588,822 )   $ (718,733 )   $ (411,913 )   $ (657,252 )   $ (315,042 )   $ (173,282 )   $ (316,983 )   $ (603,516 )

Net realized gain/(loss)

    (1,190,703 )     10,780,549       578,014       11,163,815       (527,024 )     3,634,536       (20,563,880 )     28,529,207  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (7,759,729 )     9,685,559       (5,740,547 )     7,718,734       (4,728,366 )     (5,539 )     15,285,787       (14,999,717 )

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

    (9,539,254 )     19,747,375       (5,574,446 )     18,225,297       (5,570,432 )     3,455,715       (5,595,076 )     12,925,974  
                                                                 
                                                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                                                               

Proceeds from shares sold

    27,421,287       195,271,855       11,835,540       111,675,225       70,361,822       43,864,835       43,103,512       176,963,223  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (33,245,410 )     (136,244,920 )     (27,072,688 )     (91,657,535 )     (20,938,573 )     (31,758,055 )     (5,004,620 )     (157,048,647 )

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    30,333       83,130       10,916       18,784       37,946       13,267       27,033       75,094  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    (5,793,790 )     59,110,065       (15,226,232 )     20,036,474       49,461,195       12,120,047       38,125,925       19,989,670  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ (15,333,044 )   $ 78,857,440     $ (20,800,678 )   $ 38,261,771     $ 43,890,763     $ 15,575,762     $ 32,530,849     $ 32,915,644  
                                                                 

Net Assets:

                                                               

Beginning of the period

  $ 156,749,276     $ 77,891,836     $ 111,874,701     $ 73,612,930     $ 30,598,685     $ 15,022,923     $ 57,874,025     $ 24,958,381  

End of the period

  $ 141,416,232     $ 156,749,276     $ 91,074,023     $ 111,874,701     $ 74,489,448     $ 30,598,685     $ 90,404,874     $ 57,874,025  
                                                                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

                                                               

Shares sold

    850,000       6,225,000       350,000       3,425,000       2,175,000       1,400,000       1,275,000       5,625,000  

Shares redeemed

    (1,025,000 )     (4,375,000 )     (800,000 )     (2,825,000 )     (650,000 )     (1,000,000 )     (150,000 )     (4,825,000 )

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    (175,000 )     1,850,000       (450,000 )     600,000       1,525,000       400,000       1,125,000       800,000  

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - February

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - March

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

 

Operations:

                                                               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (1,724,219 )   $ (2,676,286 )   $ (845,170 )   $ (1,314,741 )   $ (578,504 )   $ (800,814 )   $ (861,362 )   $ (1,692,975 )

Net realized gain/(loss)

    25,373,682       (16,726,748 )     19,461,629       (24,473,389 )     13,397,201       (23,155,114 )     23,022,258       (99,453,461 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (56,471,018 )     63,542,764       (30,777,597 )     48,615,397       (17,508,535 )     37,044,072       (31,420,104 )     120,950,615  

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

    (32,821,555 )     44,139,730       (12,161,138 )     22,827,267       (4,689,838 )     13,088,144       (9,259,208 )     19,804,179  
                                                                 
                                                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                                                               

Proceeds from shares sold

    661,371,905       313,352,247       324,038,385       220,910,615       250,805,569       86,166,745       334,325,320       193,061,285  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (374,607,190 )     (351,745,125 )     (177,179,802 )     (188,560,837 )     (125,842,190 )     (53,344,082 )     (257,635,305 )     (157,605,677 )

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    243,934       217,229       124,720       108,516       77,023       68,994       105,809       165,496  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    287,008,649       (38,175,649 )     146,983,303       32,458,294       125,040,402       32,891,657       76,795,824       35,621,104  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ 254,187,094     $ 5,964,081     $ 134,822,165     $ 55,285,561     $ 120,350,564     $ 45,979,801     $ 67,536,616     $ 55,425,283  
                                                                 

Net Assets:

                                                               

Beginning of the period

  $ 294,560,728     $ 288,596,647     $ 170,406,744     $ 115,121,183     $ 117,874,643     $ 71,894,842     $ 242,503,245     $ 187,077,962  

End of the period

  $ 548,747,822     $ 294,560,728     $ 305,228,909     $ 170,406,744     $ 238,225,207     $ 117,874,643     $ 310,039,861     $ 242,503,245  
                                                                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

                                                               

Shares sold

    20,175,000       10,250,000       11,125,000       8,275,000       7,975,000       2,975,000       11,550,000       6,950,000  

Shares redeemed

    (11,375,000 )     (11,275,000 )     (6,075,000 )     (7,000,000 )     (4,000,000 )     (1,825,000 )     (8,875,000 )     (5,650,000 )

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    8,800,000       (1,025,000 )     5,050,000       1,275,000       3,975,000       1,150,000       2,675,000       1,300,000  

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - June

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

 

Operations:

                                                               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (832,585 )   $ (1,237,109 )   $ (572,908 )   $ (894,828 )   $ (738,371 )   $ (1,079,931 )   $ (695,408 )   $ (937,008 )

Net realized gain/(loss)

    6,819,709       (23,700,562 )     347,086       (22,617,650 )     1,080,422       8,829,473       9,970       (18,700 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (12,794,443 )     40,806,512       (3,941,884 )     35,205,333       (5,233,560 )     5,743,600       (5,338,068 )     14,335,167  

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

    (6,807,319 )     15,868,841       (4,167,706 )     11,692,855       (4,891,509 )     13,493,142       (6,023,506 )     13,379,459  
                                                                 
                                                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                                                               

Proceeds from shares sold

    215,165,877       226,991,957       7,899,271       153,923,730       24,703,125       263,914,680       23,493,360       191,780,793  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (245,931,240 )     (69,826,345 )     (19,160,360 )     (107,358,325 )     (69,240,278 )     (170,525,447 )     (26,970,615 )     (128,696,635 )

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    50,197       118,881       12,726       119,083       46,597       114,217       24,099       69,818  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    (30,715,166 )     157,284,493       (11,248,363 )     46,684,488       (44,490,556 )     93,503,450       (3,453,156 )     63,153,976  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ (37,522,485 )   $ 173,153,334     $ (15,416,069 )   $ 58,377,343     $ (49,382,065 )   $ 106,996,592     $ (9,476,662 )   $ 76,533,435  
                                                                 

Net Assets:

                                                               

Beginning of the period

  $ 238,779,648     $ 65,626,314     $ 152,965,737     $ 94,588,394     $ 218,755,438     $ 111,758,846     $ 185,991,415     $ 109,457,980  

End of the period

  $ 201,257,163     $ 238,779,648     $ 137,549,668     $ 152,965,737     $ 169,373,373     $ 218,755,438     $ 176,514,753     $ 185,991,415  
                                                                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

                                                               

Shares sold

    7,425,000       7,875,000       250,000       5,000,000       825,000       8,900,000       800,000       6,525,000  

Shares redeemed

    (8,300,000 )     (2,375,000 )     (600,000 )     (3,475,000 )     (2,275,000 )     (5,775,000 )     (900,000 )     (4,400,000 )

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    (875,000 )     5,500,000       (350,000 )     1,525,000       (1,450,000 )     3,125,000       (100,000 )     2,125,000  

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - September

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - October

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - November

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

 

Operations:

                                                               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (1,077,016 )   $ (2,075,118 )   $ (766,851 )   $ (1,260,844 )   $ (779,040 )   $ (487,244 )   $ (790,705 )   $ (1,205,400 )

Net realized gain/(loss)

    (807,779 )     32,783,140       (679,373 )     19,677,482       765,281       7,219,597       (45,591,956 )     47,736,905  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (10,281,732 )     10,523,646       (5,314,501 )     7,595,535       (9,806,358 )     (14,825 )     35,915,686       (29,573,550 )

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

    (12,166,527 )     41,231,668       (6,760,725 )     26,012,173       (9,820,117 )     6,717,528       (10,466,975 )     16,957,955  
                                                                 
                                                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                                                               

Proceeds from shares sold

    51,833,470       365,752,667       16,381,097       220,029,025       179,957,007       108,673,042       142,577,615       352,113,070  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (71,538,200 )     (391,085,960 )     (33,190,897 )     (226,560,945 )     (46,567,680 )     (74,295,220 )     (14,594,592 )     (325,826,193 )

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    61,309       186,618       24,030       86,230       87,563       30,075       78,587       164,217  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    (19,643,421 )     (25,146,675 )     (16,785,770 )     (6,445,690 )     133,476,890       34,407,897       128,061,610       26,451,094  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ (31,809,948 )   $ 16,084,993     $ (23,546,495 )   $ 19,566,483     $ 123,656,773     $ 41,125,425     $ 117,594,635     $ 43,409,049  
                                                                 

Net Assets:

                                                               

Beginning of the period

  $ 303,472,928     $ 287,387,935     $ 209,533,024     $ 189,966,541     $ 79,342,640     $ 38,217,215     $ 108,520,485     $ 65,111,436  

End of the period

  $ 271,662,980     $ 303,472,928     $ 185,986,529     $ 209,533,024     $ 202,999,413     $ 79,342,640     $ 226,115,120     $ 108,520,485  
                                                                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

                                                               

Shares sold

    1,750,000       12,525,000       550,000       7,525,000       5,900,000       3,650,000       4,600,000       12,000,000  

Shares redeemed

    (2,400,000 )     (13,450,000 )     (1,100,000 )     (7,850,000 )     (1,525,000 )     (2,450,000 )     (475,000 )     (10,875,000 )

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    (650,000 )     (925,000 )     (550,000 )     (325,000 )     4,375,000       1,200,000       4,125,000       1,125,000  

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - January

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - February

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - March

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - April

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

 

Operations:

                                                               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (590,378 )   $ (819,851 )   $ (122,464 )   $ (242,936 )   $ (126,908 )   $ (261,730 )   $ (179,159 )   $ (365,577 )

Net realized gain/(loss)

    7,784,060       (31,184,196 )     2,225,865       (11,951,173 )     2,774,599       (16,471,145 )     4,442,895       (9,760,218 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (17,073,746 )     43,010,224       (3,400,128 )     15,595,512       (3,459,426 )     19,672,888       (5,130,442 )     12,961,820  

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

    (9,880,064 )     11,006,177       (1,296,727 )     3,401,403       (811,735 )     2,940,013       (866,706 )     2,836,025  
                                                                 
                                                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                                                               

Proceeds from shares sold

    296,601,145       45,707,263       44,648,288       17,846,370       42,465,330       21,852,792       56,885,412       65,050,742  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (98,553,805 )     (82,526,250 )     (27,968,332 )     (26,618,438 )     (34,975,983 )     (19,837,095 )     (60,580,368 )     (41,288,300 )

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    113,566       63,731       11,822       22,233       10,449       20,845       19,594       50,300  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    198,160,906       (36,755,256 )     16,691,778       (8,749,835 )     7,499,796       2,036,542       (3,675,362 )     23,812,742  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ 188,280,842     $ (25,749,079 )   $ 15,395,051     $ (5,348,432 )   $ 6,688,061     $ 4,976,555     $ (4,542,068 )   $ 26,648,767  
                                                                 

Net Assets:

                                                               

Beginning of the period

  $ 86,274,187     $ 112,023,266     $ 26,408,511     $ 31,756,943     $ 33,251,137     $ 28,274,582     $ 57,242,305     $ 30,593,538  

End of the period

  $ 274,555,029     $ 86,274,187     $ 41,803,562     $ 26,408,511     $ 39,939,198     $ 33,251,137     $ 52,700,237     $ 57,242,305  
                                                                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

                                                               

Shares sold

    9,625,000       1,525,000       1,600,000       675,000       1,425,000       775,000       2,200,000       2,575,000  

Shares redeemed

    (3,125,000 )     (2,725,000 )     (1,000,000 )     (1,000,000 )     (1,175,000 )     (700,000 )     (2,325,000 )     (1,625,000 )

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    6,500,000       (1,200,000 )     600,000       (325,000 )     250,000       75,000       (125,000 )     950,000  

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - May

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - July

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

 

Operations:

                                                               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (156,126 )   $ (209,424 )   $ (74,783 )   $ (157,929 )   $ (177,688 )   $ (299,631 )   $ (123,346 )   $ (250,772 )

Net realized gain/(loss)

    1,002,895       (3,930,524 )     76,351       862,371       77,420       2,105,744       17,478       1,419,071  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (1,686,999 )     5,947,782       (690,858 )     664,338       (1,111,677 )     871,090       (987,489 )     1,656,959  

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

    (840,230 )     1,807,834       (689,290 )     1,368,780       (1,211,945 )     2,677,203       (1,093,357 )     2,825,258  
                                                                 
                                                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                                                               

Proceeds from shares sold

    38,667,234       46,252,428             39,052,202       5,385,570       60,542,613       723,767       47,249,040  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (48,749,930 )     (18,111,840 )     (3,609,232 )     (34,268,610 )     (20,587,580 )     (50,137,815 )     (20,288,278 )     (49,394,117 )

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    13,882       16,999       1,805       18,176       12,987       23,382       10,506       24,001  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    (10,068,814 )     28,157,587       (3,607,427 )     4,801,768       (15,189,023 )     10,428,180       (19,554,005 )     (2,121,076 )

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ (10,909,044 )   $ 29,965,421     $ (4,296,717 )   $ 6,170,548     $ (16,400,968 )   $ 13,105,383     $ (20,647,362 )   $ 704,182  
                                                                 

Net Assets:

                                                               

Beginning of the period

  $ 40,634,043     $ 10,668,622     $ 21,154,531     $ 14,983,983     $ 52,688,861     $ 39,583,478     $ 46,382,799     $ 45,678,617  

End of the period

  $ 29,724,999     $ 40,634,043     $ 16,857,814     $ 21,154,531     $ 36,287,893     $ 52,688,861     $ 25,735,437     $ 46,382,799  
                                                                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

                                                               

Shares sold

    1,400,000       1,675,000             1,375,000       200,000       2,250,000       25,000       1,650,000  

Shares redeemed

    (1,725,000 )     (650,000 )     (125,000 )     (1,200,000 )     (750,000 )     (1,875,000 )     (700,000 )     (1,750,000 )

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    (325,000 )     1,025,000       (125,000 )     175,000       (550,000 )     375,000       (675,000 )     (100,000 )

 

 

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - September

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - October

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November

   

Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - December

 
   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

   

Period Ended

April 30, 2022

   

Year Ended

October 31, 2021

 

Operations:

                                                               

Net Investment income/(loss)

  $ (241,429 )   $ (425,362 )   $ (265,252 )   $ (569,928 )   $ (149,721 )   $ (105,883 )   $ (165,661 )   $ (326,715 )

Net realized gain/(loss)

    (323,932 )     4,899,842       (652,006 )     6,545,657       (219,112 )     1,040,225       (2,081,236 )     (5,389,132 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

    (2,381,001 )     1,339,852       (1,227,304 )     1,856,858       (1,611,294 )     (1,547 )     234,076       9,205,471  

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

    (2,946,362 )     5,814,332       (2,144,562 )     7,832,587       (1,980,127 )     932,795       (2,012,821 )     3,489,624  
                                                                 
                                                                 

Capital Share Transactions:

                                                               

Proceeds from shares sold

    12,078,153       87,776,507       9,214,235       65,441,403       37,985,333       20,065,740       22,344,440       67,298,308  

Cost of shares redeemed

    (16,307,047 )     (91,360,843 )     (8,445,848 )     (115,868,045 )     (3,625,825 )     (18,890,845 )     (5,938,650 )     (62,526,630 )

Transaction fees (see Note 5)

    13,836       51,506       8,121       36,725       18,232       7,761       14,142       42,052  

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

    (4,215,058 )     (3,532,830 )     776,508       (50,389,917 )     34,377,740       1,182,656       16,419,932       4,813,730  

Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets

  $ (7,161,420 )   $ 2,281,502     $ (1,368,054 )   $ (42,557,330 )   $ 32,397,613     $ 2,115,451     $ 14,407,111     $ 8,303,354  
                                                                 

Net Assets:

                                                               

Beginning of the period

  $ 67,502,477     $ 65,220,975     $ 62,818,479     $ 105,375,809     $ 10,982,250     $ 8,866,799     $ 32,059,042     $ 23,755,688  

End of the period

  $ 60,341,057     $ 67,502,477     $ 61,450,425     $ 62,818,479     $ 43,379,863     $ 10,982,250     $ 46,466,153     $ 32,059,042  
                                                                 

Change in Shares Outstanding:

                                                               

Shares sold

    425,000       3,150,000       325,000       2,350,000       1,300,000       700,000       750,000       2,375,000  

Shares redeemed

    (575,000 )     (3,300,000 )     (300,000 )     (4,225,000 )     (125,000 )     (650,000 )     (200,000 )     (2,175,000 )

Net Increase/(Decrease)

    (150,000 )     (150,000 )     25,000       (1,875,000 )     1,175,000       50,000       550,000       200,000  

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights

 

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 
           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

                                           

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
   

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

   

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)

 
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 36.87       (0.14 )     (2.89 )     (3.03 )     0.02             (3.01 )   $ 33.86       (8.17 )%   $ 195,529       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 29.77       (0.27 )     7.35       7.08       0.02             7.10     $ 36.87       23.85 %   $ 150,240       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 29.69       (0.23 )  

1.63

(e)     1.40       0.04       (1.36 )     0.08     $ 29.77       4.99 %   $ 125,767       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 12/31/2018 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 25.08       (0.19 )     4.75       4.56       0.05             4.61     $ 29.69       18.38 %   $ 22,267    

0.80

%(f)     (0.80 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 31.63       (0.12 )     (1.29 )     (1.41 )     0.02             (1.39 )   $ 30.24       (4.42 )%   $ 116,405       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 25.09       (0.23 )     6.75       6.52       0.02             6.54     $ 31.63       26.08 %   $ 86,203       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 1/31/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020

  $ 24.52       (0.14 )     0.69       0.55       0.02             0.57     $ 25.09       2.32 %   $ 37,008       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 34.06       (0.13 )     (1.13 )     (1.26 )     0.01             (1.25 )   $ 32.81       (3.67 )%   $ 86,949       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.92       (0.25 )     6.37       6.12       0.02             6.14     $ 34.06       21.98 %   $ 62,164       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 2/28/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020

  $ 26.01       (0.14 )     2.03       1.89       0.02             1.91     $ 27.92       7.36 %   $ 23,735       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 32.79       (0.13 )     (1.03 )     (1.16 )     0.02             (1.14 )   $ 31.65       (3.48 )%   $ 125,003       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 28.41       (0.25 )     4.61       4.36       0.02             4.38     $ 32.79       15.40 %   $ 122,956       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 26.64       (0.22 )     1.95       1.73       0.04             1.77     $ 28.41       6.65 %   $ 69,609       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 3/29/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 24.95       (0.12 )     1.79       1.67       0.02             1.69     $ 26.64       6.78 %   $ 41,295       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     121 %

 

(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)

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.

(e)

Commencement of operations.

(f)

Includes broker interest expense of 0.01%.

 

 

 

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Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 
           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

                                   

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
   

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)

   

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)

 
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May                                                                                                

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 32.55       (0.13 )     (2.28 )     (2.41 )  

0.00

(e)     (2.41 )   $ 30.14       (7.38 )%   $ 61,033       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.92       (0.25 )     4.86       4.61       0.02       4.63     $ 32.55       16.58 %   $ 82,190       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 4/30/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020

  $ 25.63       (0.11 )     2.39       2.28       0.01       2.29     $ 27.92       8.94 %   $ 16,055       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June                                                                                                

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 33.96       (0.13 )     (1.68 )     (1.81 )  

0.00

(e)     (1.81 )   $ 32.15       (5.35 )%   $ 57,863       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 29.25       (0.26 )     4.95       4.69       0.02       4.71     $ 33.96       16.12 %   $ 81,509       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 27.38       (0.22 )     2.03       1.81       0.06       1.87     $ 29.25       6.81 %   $ 32,172       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 5/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 25.33       (0.09 )     2.11       2.02       0.03       2.05     $ 27.38       8.10 %   $ 4,792    

0.80

%(f)     (0.80 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July                                                                                                

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 32.69       (0.13 )     (1.59 )     (1.72 )     0.02       (1.70 )   $ 30.99       (5.21 )%   $ 94,507       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.94       (0.25 )     4.97       4.72       0.03       4.75     $ 32.69       17.53 %   $ 183,066       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 26.55       (0.21 )     1.56       1.35       0.04       1.39     $ 27.94    

5.24

%(g)   $ 67,755       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     4 %

For the year ended 10/31/2019

  $ 24.61       (0.21 )     2.09       1.88       0.06       1.94     $ 26.55       7.89 %   $ 83,639    

0.81

%(f)(h)     (0.80 )%     106 %

For the period 8/28/2018 (d) - 10/31/2018

  $ 25.51       (0.03 )     (0.90 )     (0.93 )     0.03       (0.90 )   $ 24.61       3.53 %   $ 3,691       0.79 %     (0.78 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August                                                                                                

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 32.65       (0.13 )     (1.86 )     (1.99 )     0.01       (1.98 )   $ 30.67       (6.08 )%   $ 112,710       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.49       (0.24 )     5.38       5.14       0.02       5.16     $ 32.65       18.81 %   $ 86,535       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 25.53       (0.21 )     2.15       1.94       0.02       1.96     $ 27.49       7.68 %   $ 48,099       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 7/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 25.04       (0.05 )     0.52       0.47       0.02       0.49     $ 25.53       1.94 %   $ 47,221       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

 

(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)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(e)

Commencement of operations.

(f)

Includes broker interest expense of 0.01%.

(g)

The total return for the period includes the impact of financial statement adjustments. This return differs from the actual performance a shareholder experienced over the period.

(h)

Includes extraordinary expense of 0.01%.

 

 

 

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Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 
           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

                                           

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
   

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

   

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)

 
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 32.66       (0.13 )     (1.96 )     (2.09 )     0.01             (2.08 )   $ 30.58       (6.37 )%   $ 141,416       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 26.40       (0.24 )     6.47       6.23       0.03             6.26     $ 32.66       23.68 %   $ 156,749       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 25.31       (0.21 )  

1.59

(e)     1.38       0.07       (0.36 )     1.09     $ 26.40       5.81 %   $ 77,892       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 8/30/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 24.59       (0.03 )     0.73       0.70       0.02             0.72     $ 25.31       2.91 %   $ 4,429       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     186 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 33.90       (0.13 )     (1.81 )     (1.94 )  

0.00

(f)           (1.94 )   $ 31.96       (5.74 )%   $ 91,074       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.26       (0.25 )     6.88       6.63       0.01             6.64     $ 33.90       24.34 %   $ 111,875       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 25.18       (0.20 )     2.31       2.11       0.02       (0.05 )     2.08     $ 27.26       8.51 %   $ 73,613       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2019

  $ 23.42       (0.20 )     1.92       1.72       0.04             1.76     $ 25.18       7.48 %   $ 173,098    

0.80

%(g)     (0.80 )%     25 %

For the period 9/28/2018 (d) - 10/31/2018

  $ 24.49       (0.01 )     (1.07 )     (1.08 )     0.01             (1.07 )   $ 23.42       (4.35 )%   $ 21,082       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     4 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - November                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 32.21       (0.12 )     (2.01 )     (2.13 )     0.02             (2.11 )   $ 30.10       (6.58 )%   $ 74,489       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.31       (0.24 )     5.12       4.88       0.02             4.90     $ 32.21       17.93 %   $ 30,599       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 25.53       (0.20 )     1.92       1.72       0.06             1.78     $ 27.31       7.00 %   $ 15,023       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 10/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 25.53                                         $ 25.53           $ 2,553                   %
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - December                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 34.04       (0.13 )     (1.92 )     (2.05 )     0.01             (2.04 )   $ 32.00       (6.00 )%   $ 90,405       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.73       (0.25 )     6.53       6.28       0.03             6.31     $ 34.04       22.76 %   $ 57,874       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 11/29/2019 (d) - 10/31/2020

  $ 26.40       (0.19 )     1.47       1.28       0.05             1.33     $ 27.73       5.04 %   $ 24,958       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     146 %

 

(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)

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.

(e)

Commencement of operations.

(f)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(g)

Includes broker interest expense of 0.01%.

 

 

 

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Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 
           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

                                           

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
   

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

   

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)

 
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 33.10       (0.13 )     (1.99 )     (2.12 )     0.02             (2.10 )   $ 31.00       (6.33 )%   $ 548,748       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 29.08       (0.25 )     4.25       4.00       0.02             4.02     $ 33.10       13.82 %   $ 294,561       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 28.13       (0.22 )     1.14       0.92       0.03             0.95     $ 29.08       3.38 %   $ 288,597       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 12/31/2018 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 25.08       (0.18 )     3.20       3.02       0.03             3.05     $ 28.13       12.15 %   $ 67,507       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - February                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 29.01       (0.11 )     (0.98 )     (1.09 )     0.02             (1.07 )   $ 27.94       (3.68 )%   $ 305,229       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 25.03       (0.22 )     4.18       3.96       0.02             3.98     $ 29.01       15.90 %   $ 170,407       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 1/31/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020

  $ 24.52       (0.14 )     0.63       0.49       0.02             0.51     $ 25.03       2.06 %   $ 115,121       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - March                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 31.23       (0.12 )     (0.39 )     (0.51 )     0.02             (0.49 )   $ 30.74       (1.56 )%   $ 238,225       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.39       (0.24 )     4.06       3.82       0.02             3.84     $ 31.23       14.01 %   $ 117,875       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 2/28/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020

  $ 26.01       (0.14 )     1.50       1.36       0.02             1.38     $ 27.39       5.30 %   $ 71,895       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 29.04       (0.11 )     (0.82 )     (0.93 )     0.01             (0.92 )   $ 28.12       (3.17 )%   $ 310,040       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 26.54       (0.22 )     2.70       2.48       0.02             2.50     $ 29.04       9.45 %   $ 242,503       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 26.31       (0.20 )     1.20       1.00       0.03       (0.80 )     0.23     $ 26.54       4.00 %   $ 187,078       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 3/29/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 24.95       (0.12 )     1.46       1.34       0.02             1.36     $ 26.31       5.44 %   $ 129,561       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     126 %

 

(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.

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 
           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

                                           

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
   

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

   

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)

 
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - May                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 30.23       (0.12 )     (1.47 )     (1.59 )     0.01             (1.58 )   $ 28.65       (5.20 )%   $ 201,257       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.34       (0.23 )     3.10       2.87       0.02             2.89     $ 30.23       10.54 %   $ 238,780       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 4/30/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020

  $ 25.63       (0.11 )     1.80       1.69       0.02             1.71     $ 27.34       6.69 %   $ 65,626       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - June                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 31.87       (0.12 )     (0.84 )     (0.96 )  

0.00

(e)           (0.96 )   $ 30.91       (3.01 )%   $ 137,550       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 28.88       (0.24 )     3.20       2.96       0.03             2.99     $ 31.87       10.34 %   $ 152,966       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 26.74       (0.22 )     2.30       2.08       0.06             2.14     $ 28.88       8.00 %   $ 94,588       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 5/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 25.33       (0.09 )     1.48       1.39       0.02             1.41     $ 26.74       5.58 %   $ 20,057       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 30.38       (0.12 )     (0.81 )     (0.93 )     0.01             (0.92 )   $ 29.46       (3.05 )%   $ 169,373       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.43       (0.23 )     3.16       2.93       0.02             2.95     $ 30.38       10.78 %   $ 218,755       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 26.36       (0.21 )     1.46       1.25       0.04       (0.22 )     1.07     $ 27.43       4.89 %   $ 111,759       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     15 %

For the year ended 10/31/2019

  $ 24.75       (0.20 )     1.77       1.57       0.04             1.61     $ 26.36       6.53 %   $ 92,273       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     137 %

For the period 8/7/2018 (d) - 10/31/2018

  $ 25.17       (0.04 )     (0.39 )     (0.43 )     0.01             (0.42 )   $ 24.75       (1.68 )%   $ 3,712       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - August                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 30.00       (0.12 )     (0.94 )     (1.06 )  

0.00

(e)           (1.06 )   $ 28.94       (3.54 )%   $ 176,515       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 26.86       (0.23 )     3.35       3.12       0.02             3.14     $ 30.00       11.68 %   $ 185,991       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 25.45       (0.21 )     1.93       1.72       0.03       (0.34 )     1.41     $ 26.86       6.95 %   $ 109,458       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 7/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 25.04       (0.05 )     0.44       0.39       0.02             0.41     $ 25.45       1.65 %   $ 116,446       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

 

(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.

 

 

 

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Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 
           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

                                           

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
   

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

   

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)

 
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - September                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 29.97       (0.12 )     (1.19 )     (1.31 )     0.01             (1.30 )   $ 28.67       (4.34 )%   $ 271,663       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 26.01       (0.23 )     4.17       3.94       0.02             3.96     $ 29.97       15.24 %   $ 303,473       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 25.15       (0.21 )  

1.01

(e)     0.80       0.06             0.86     $ 26.01       3.40 %   $ 287,388       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     3 %

For the period 8/30/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 24.59       (0.03 )     0.58       0.55       0.01             0.56     $ 25.15       2.29 %   $ 20,122       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     127 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - October                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 30.04       (0.12 )     (0.97 )     (1.09 )  

0.00

(f)           (1.09 )   $ 28.95       (3.64 )%   $ 185,987       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 26.02       (0.23 )     4.23       4.00       0.02             4.02     $ 30.04       15.44 %   $ 209,533       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 25.16       (0.20 )     1.60       1.40       0.02       (0.56 )     0.86     $ 26.02       5.74 %   $ 189,967       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2019

  $ 23.54       (0.20 )     1.79       1.59       0.03             1.62     $ 25.16       6.90 %   $ 311,363    

0.80

%(g)     (0.79 )%     3 %

For the period 9/28/2018 (d) - 10/31/2018

  $ 24.49       (0.01 )     (0.95 )     (0.96 )     0.01             (0.95 )   $ 23.54       (3.89 )%   $ 11,180       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     4 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - November                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 30.52       (0.12 )     (1.31 )     (1.43 )     0.01             (1.42 )   $ 29.10       (4.65 )%   $ 202,999       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.30       (0.23 )     3.44       3.21       0.01             3.22     $ 30.52       11.80 %   $ 79,343       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 25.53       (0.21 )     1.94       1.73       0.04             1.77     $ 27.30       6.94 %   $ 38,217       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 10/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 25.53                                         $ 25.53           $ 2,553                   %
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - December                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 31.01       (0.12 )     (1.25 )     (1.37 )     0.01             (1.36 )   $ 29.65       (4.36 )%   $ 226,115       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.42       (0.24 )     3.80       3.56       0.03             3.59     $ 31.01       13.10 %   $ 108,520       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 11/29/2019 (d) - 10/31/2020

  $ 26.40       (0.19 )     1.17       0.98       0.04             1.02     $ 27.42       3.85 %   $ 65,111       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     141 %

 

(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)

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.

(e)

Commencement of operations.

(f)

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(g)

Includes broker interest expense of 0.01%.

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 
           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

                                           

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
   

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

   

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)

 
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - January                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 31.37       (0.12 )     (1.59 )     (1.71 )     0.02             (1.69 )   $ 29.68       (5.39 )%   $ 274,555       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 28.36       (0.24 )     3.23       2.99       0.02             3.01     $ 31.37       10.62 %   $ 86,274       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 27.69       (0.22 )     0.86       0.64       0.03             0.67     $ 28.36       2.44 %   $ 112,023       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 12/31/2018 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 25.08       (0.18 )     2.77       2.59       0.02             2.61     $ 27.69       10.39 %   $ 30,455       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - February                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 27.80       (0.11 )     (0.73 )     (0.84 )     0.01             (0.83 )   $ 26.97       (2.98 )%   $ 41,804       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 24.91       (0.21 )     3.08       2.87       0.02             2.89     $ 27.80       11.61 %   $ 26,409       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 1/31/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020

  $ 24.52       (0.14 )     0.50       0.36       0.03             0.39     $ 24.91       1.58 %   $ 31,757       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - March                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 29.56       (0.12 )     (0.40 )     (0.52 )     0.01             (0.51 )   $ 29.05       (1.73 )%   $ 39,939       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 26.93       (0.23 )     2.84       2.61       0.02             2.63     $ 29.56       9.76 %   $ 33,251       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 2/28/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020

  $ 26.01       (0.14 )     1.03       0.89       0.03             0.92     $ 26.93       3.53 %   $ 28,275       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - April                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 26.02       (0.10 )     (0.53 )     (0.63 )     0.01             (0.62 )   $ 25.40       (2.39 )%   $ 52,700       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 24.47       (0.20 )     1.72       1.52       0.03             1.55     $ 26.02       6.31 %   $ 57,242       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 26.22       (0.19 )  

(1.01

)(e)     (1.20 )     0.02       (0.57 )     (1.75 )   $ 24.47       (4.59 )%   $ 30,594       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 3/29/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 24.95       (0.12 )     1.37       1.25       0.02             1.27     $ 26.22       5.07 %   $ 19,006       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     106 %

 

(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)

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.

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 
           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

                                           

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
   

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

   

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)

 
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - May                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 28.52       (0.11 )     (1.40 )     (1.51 )     0.01             (1.50 )   $ 27.02       (5.20 )%   $ 29,725       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 26.67       (0.22 )     2.05       1.83       0.02             1.85     $ 28.52       6.91 %   $ 40,634       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 4/30/2020 (d) - 10/31/2020

  $ 25.63       (0.11 )     1.14       1.03       0.01             1.04     $ 26.67       4.06 %   $ 10,669       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 29.18       (0.11 )     (0.97 )     (1.08 )  

0.00

(e)           (1.08 )   $ 28.10       (3.71 )%   $ 16,858       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.24       (0.23 )     2.14       1.91       0.03             1.94     $ 29.18       7.10 %   $ 21,155       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 26.65       (0.21 )     1.74       1.53       0.08       (1.02 )     0.59     $ 27.24       6.26 %   $ 14,984       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 5/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 25.33       (0.09 )     1.37       1.28       0.04             1.32     $ 26.65       5.19 %   $ 2,665    

0.80

%(f)     (0.80 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - July                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 27.37       (0.11 )     (0.88 )     (0.99 )     0.01             (0.98 )   $ 26.39       (3.58 )%   $ 36,288       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 25.54       (0.21 )     2.02       1.81       0.02             1.83     $ 27.37       7.18 %   $ 52,689       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 26.31       (0.20 )     1.01       0.81       0.04       (1.62 )     (0.77 )   $ 25.54       3.37 %   $ 39,583       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     1 %

For the year ended 10/31/2019

  $ 24.68       (0.20 )     1.78       1.58       0.05             1.63     $ 26.31       6.62 %   $ 38,809       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     27 %

For the period 8/7/2018 (d) - 10/31/2018

  $ 25.17       (0.04 )     (0.46 )     (0.50 )     0.01             (0.49 )   $ 24.68       (1.95 )%   $ 3,702       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 28.99       (0.11 )     (1.07 )     (1.18 )     0.01             (1.17 )   $ 27.82       (4.03 )%   $ 25,735       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 26.87       (0.22 )     2.32       2.10       0.02             2.12     $ 28.99       7.89 %   $ 46,383       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 25.45       (0.21 )     1.81       1.60       0.03       (0.21 )     1.42     $ 26.87       6.46 %   $ 45,679       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 7/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 25.04       (0.05 )     0.44       0.39       0.02             0.41     $ 25.45       1.64 %   $ 18,452       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

 

(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%.

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights

 

   

Per Share Operating Performance (For a share outstanding throughout each period)

   

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

 
           

Investment Operations:

   

Capital Share Transactions:

                                           

Ratio to Average Net Assets of: (a)

         
   

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

   

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)

 
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - September                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 28.42       (0.11 )     (1.20 )     (1.31 )     0.01             (1.30 )   $ 27.12       (4.58 )%   $ 60,341       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 25.83       (0.22 )     2.78       2.56       0.03             2.59     $ 28.42       10.03 %   $ 67,502       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 25.02       (0.20 )     1.09       0.89       0.08       (0.16 )     0.81     $ 25.83       3.90 %   $ 65,221       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     35 %

For the period 8/30/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 24.59       (0.03 )     0.43       0.40       0.03             0.43     $ 25.02       1.76 %   $ 5,005       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     152 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - October                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 28.23       (0.11 )     (0.81 )     (0.92 )  

0.00

(e)           (0.92 )   $ 27.31       (3.26 )%   $ 61,450       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 25.70       (0.22 )     2.74       2.52       0.01             2.53     $ 28.23       9.85 %   $ 62,818       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 25.05       (0.20 )     1.41       1.21       0.02       (0.58 )     0.65     $ 25.70       5.00 %   $ 105,376       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2019

  $ 23.64       (0.19 )     1.58       1.39       0.02             1.41     $ 25.05       5.98 %   $ 135,912    

0.80

%(f)     (0.79 )%     4 %

For the period 9/28/2018 (d) - 10/31/2018

  $ 24.49       (0.01 )     (0.85 )     (0.86 )     0.01             (0.85 )   $ 23.64       (3.47 )%   $ 13,593       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     3 %
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - November                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 29.29       (0.11 )     (1.20 )     (1.31 )     0.01             (1.30 )   $ 27.99       (4.46 )%   $ 43,380       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.28       (0.23 )     2.22       1.99       0.02             2.01     $ 29.29       7.36 %   $ 10,982       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2020

  $ 25.53       (0.21 )     1.94       1.73       0.02             1.75     $ 27.28       6.88 %   $ 8,867       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 10/31/2019 (d) - 10/31/2019

  $ 25.53                                         $ 25.53           $ 2,553                   %
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - December                                                                                                        

For the period 11/1/2021 (d) - 4/30/2022

  $ 29.82       (0.12 )     (1.12 )     (1.24 )     0.01             (1.23 )   $ 28.59       (4.12 )%   $ 46,466       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the year ended 10/31/2021

  $ 27.15       0.23       2.87       2.64       0.03             2.67     $ 29.82       9.85 %   $ 32,059       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     0 %

For the period 11/29/2019 (d) - 10/31/2020

  $ 26.40       (0.19 )     0.91       0.72       0.03             0.75     $ 27.15       2.84 %   $ 23,756       0.79 %     (0.79 )%     160 %

 

(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%.

 

 

 

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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 thirty–six are covered in this report, collectively the (“Funds”):

 

Name

 

Ticker

 

Commencement of Operations

 

Tracking Fund

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

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

The operational series of the Trust covered outside of this report consist of:

 

Name

 

Ticker

 

Commencement of Operations

 

Tracking Fund/Index

Innovator IBD 50 ETF

 

FFTY

 

April 8, 2015

 

IBD® 50 Index

Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF

 

BOUT

 

September 12, 2018

 

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Innovator Loup Frontier Tech ETF

 

LOUP

 

July 24, 2018

 

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Innovator S&P Investment Grade Preferred ETF

 

EPRF

 

May 23, 2016

 

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Innovator Laddered Allocation Buffer ETF

 

BUFF

 

October 19, 2016

 

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Innovator MSCI EAFE Power Buffer ETF - January

 

IJAN

 

December 31, 2019

 

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

Innovator MSCI EAFE Power Buffer ETF  - April

 

IAPR

 

March 31, 2021

 

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

Innovator MSCI EAFE 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 MSCI EM Power Buffer ETF - January

 

EJAN

 

December 31, 2019

 

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

Innovator MSCI Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - April

 

EAPR

 

March 31, 2021

 

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

Innovator MSCI 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 Nasdaq 100 Power Buffer ETF - January

 

NJAN

 

December 31, 2019

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Nasdaq 100 Power Buffer ETF - April

 

NAPR

 

March 31, 2020

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - July

 

NJUL

 

June 30, 2020

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Nasdaq 100 Power Buffer ETF - October

 

NOCT

 

September 30, 2019

 

Invesco QQQ Trust

Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - January

 

KJAN

 

December 31, 2019

 

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April

 

KAPR

 

March 31, 2020

 

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - July

 

KJUL

 

June 30, 2020

 

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - October

 

KOCT

 

September 30, 2019

 

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - July

 

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

Innovator Growth Accelerated Plus ETF - January

 

QTJA

 

December 31, 2021

 

SPDR S&P 500® ETF Trust

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

 

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 Funds list and principally trade their shares on Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (“Cboe BZX” or the “Exchange”).

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

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”.

 

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 Trust’s Pricing Committee (“Pricing Committee”) 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 Pricing Committee 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 Pricing Committee.

 

191

 

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Exchange–traded option contracts (other than FLexible EXchange Option or “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 Pricing Committee in accordance with the Trust’s valuation procedures.

 

If no quotation can be obtained from a pricing service, then the Pricing Committee 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 Pricing Committee 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 Pricing Committee 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.

 

192

 

INNOVATOR ETFs TRUST

 

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Fair Valuation Measurement:

 

FASB established a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Under ASC Topic, 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, 2022:

 

BJAN

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 213,254,823     $     $ 213,254,823  

Short Term Investments

    1,204,344                   1,204,344  

Total Assets

  $ 1,204,344     $ 213,254,823     $     $ 214,459,167  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 18,793,110     $     $ 18,793,110  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 18,793,110     $     $ 18,793,110  
                                 

BFEB

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 125,153,448     $     $ 125,153,448  

Short Term Investments

    787,729                   787,729  

Total Assets

  $ 787,729     $ 125,153,448     $     $ 125,941,177  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 9,459,023     $     $ 9,459,023  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 9,459,023     $     $ 9,459,023  
                                 

BMAR

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 92,990,577     $     $ 92,990,577  

Short Term Investments

    654,905                   654,905  

Total Assets

  $ 654,905     $ 92,990,577     $     $ 93,645,482  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 6,638,141     $     $ 6,638,141  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 6,638,141     $     $ 6,638,141  
                                 

BAPR

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 135,423,388     $     $ 135,423,388  

Short Term Investments

    1,021,480                   1,021,480  

Total Assets

  $ 1,021,480     $ 135,423,388     $     $ 136,444,868  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 11,359,930     $     $ 11,359,930  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 11,359,930     $     $ 11,359,930  

 

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BMAY

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 65,249,142     $     $ 65,249,142  

Short Term Investments

    40,661                   40,661  

Total Assets

  $ 40,661     $ 65,249,142     $     $ 65,289,803  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 4,434,234     $     $ 4,434,234  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 4,434,234     $     $ 4,434,234  
                                 

BJUN

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 58,483,949     $     $ 58,483,949  

Short Term Investments

    88,563                   88,563  

Total Assets

  $ 88,563     $ 58,483,949     $     $ 58,572,512  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 670,324     $     $ 670,324  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 670,324     $     $ 670,324  
                                 

BJUL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 96,820,200     $     $ 96,820,200  

Short Term Investments

    158,817                   158,817  

Total Assets

  $ 158,817     $ 96,820,200     $     $ 96,979,017  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 2,433,915     $     $ 2,433,915  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 2,433,915     $     $ 2,433,915  
                                 

BAUG

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 116,880,415     $     $ 116,880,415  

Short Term Investments

    303,086                   303,086  

Total Assets

  $ 303,086     $ 116,880,415     $     $ 117,183,501  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 4,397,604     $     $ 4,397,604  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 4,397,604     $     $ 4,397,604  

 

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BSEP

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 148,813,400     $     $ 148,813,400  

Short Term Investments

    486,924                   486,924  

Total Assets

  $ 486,924     $ 148,813,400     $     $ 149,300,324  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 7,786,876     $     $ 7,786,876  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 7,786,876     $     $ 7,786,876  
                                 

BOCT

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 95,255,640     $     $ 95,255,640  

Short Term Investments

    399,164                   399,164  

Total Assets

  $ 399,164     $ 95,255,640     $     $ 95,654,804  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 4,518,872     $     $ 4,518,872  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 4,518,872     $     $ 4,518,872  
                                 

BNOV

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 79,674,615     $     $ 79,674,615  

Short Term Investments

    360,758                   360,758  

Total Assets

  $ 360,758     $ 79,674,615     $     $ 80,035,373  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 5,495,844     $     $ 5,495,844  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 5,495,844     $     $ 5,495,844  
                                 

BDEC

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 96,710,233     $     $ 96,710,233  

Short Term Investments

    496,254                   496,254  

Total Assets

  $ 496,254     $ 96,710,233     $     $ 97,206,487  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 6,740,495     $     $ 6,740,495  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 6,740,495     $     $ 6,740,495  

 

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PJAN

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 583,707,723     $     $ 583,707,723  

Short Term Investments

    3,334,148                   3,334,148  

Total Assets

  $ 3,334,148     $ 583,707,723     $     $ 587,041,871  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 37,928,541     $     $ 37,928,541  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 37,928,541     $     $ 37,928,541  
                                 

PFEB

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 322,857,944     $     $ 322,857,944  

Short Term Investments

    2,078,194                   2,078,194  

Total Assets

  $ 2,078,194     $ 322,857,944     $     $ 324,936,138  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 19,502,896     $     $ 19,502,896  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 19,502,896     $     $ 19,502,896  
                                 

PMAR

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 252,289,578     $     $ 252,289,578  

Short Term Investments

    1,757,355                   1,757,355  

Total Assets

  $ 1,757,355     $ 252,289,578     $     $ 254,046,933  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 15,664,621     $     $ 15,664,621  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 15,664,621     $     $ 15,664,621  
                                 

PAPR

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 330,193,323     $     $ 330,193,323  

Short Term Investments

    2,520,214                   2,520,214  

Total Assets

  $ 2,520,214     $ 330,193,323     $     $ 332,713,537  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 22,495,252     $     $ 22,495,252  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 22,495,252     $     $ 22,495,252  

 

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PMAY

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 215,265,778     $     $ 215,265,778  

Short Term Investments

    124,268                   124,268  

Total Assets

  $ 124,268     $ 215,265,778     $     $ 215,390,046  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 14,655,640     $     $ 14,655,640  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 14,655,640     $     $ 14,655,640  
                                 

PJUN

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 138,375,486     $     $ 138,375,486  

Short Term Investments

    190,783                   190,783  

Total Assets

  $ 190,783     $ 138,375,486     $     $ 138,566,269  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 924,221     $     $ 924,221  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 924,221     $     $ 924,221  
                                 

PJUL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 171,784,022     $     $ 171,784,022  

Short Term Investments

    356,707                   356,707  

Total Assets

  $ 356,707     $ 171,784,022     $     $ 172,140,729  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 2,660,472     $     $ 2,660,472  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 2,660,472     $     $ 2,660,472  
                                 

PAUG

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 180,656,109     $     $ 180,656,109  

Short Term Investments

    450,927                   450,927  

Total Assets

  $ 450,927     $ 180,656,109     $     $ 181,107,036  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 4,497,900     $     $ 4,497,900  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 4,497,900     $     $ 4,497,900  

 

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PSEP

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 280,668,896     $     $ 280,668,896  

Short Term Investments

    925,244                   925,244  

Total Assets

  $ 925,244     $ 280,668,896     $     $ 281,594,140  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 9,750,071     $     $ 9,750,071  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 9,750,071     $     $ 9,750,071  
                                 

POCT

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 192,847,584     $     $ 192,847,584  

Short Term Investments

    755,993                   755,993  

Total Assets

  $ 755,993     $ 192,847,584     $     $ 193,603,577  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 7,493,477     $     $ 7,493,477  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 7,493,477     $     $ 7,493,477  
                                 

PNOV

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 212,746,797     $     $ 212,746,797  

Short Term Investments

    947,942                   947,942  

Total Assets

  $ 947,942     $ 212,746,797     $     $ 213,694,739  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 10,561,458     $     $ 10,561,458  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 10,561,458     $     $ 10,561,458  
                                 

PDEC

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 237,282,710     $     $ 237,282,710  

Short Term Investments

    1,225,882                   1,225,882  

Total Assets

  $ 1,225,882     $ 237,282,710     $     $ 238,508,592  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 12,241,525     $     $ 12,241,525  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 12,241,525     $     $ 12,241,525  

 

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UJAN

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 279,333,767     $     $ 279,333,767  

Short Term Investments

    1,658,264                   1,658,264  

Total Assets

  $ 1,658,264     $ 279,333,767     $     $ 280,992,031  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 6,267,959     $     $ 6,267,959  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 6,267,959     $     $ 6,267,959  
                                 

UFEB

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 42,822,928     $     $ 42,822,928  

Short Term Investments

    275,961                   275,961  

Total Assets

  $ 275,961     $ 42,822,928     $     $ 43,098,889  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 1,268,500     $     $ 1,268,500  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 1,268,500     $     $ 1,268,500  
                                 

UMAR

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 41,299,692     $     $ 41,299,692  

Short Term Investments

    279,614                   279,614  

Total Assets

  $ 279,614     $ 41,299,692     $     $ 41,579,306  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 1,614,018     $     $ 1,614,018  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 1,614,018     $     $ 1,614,018  
                                 

UAPR

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 54,146,407     $     $ 54,146,407  

Short Term Investments

    419,228                   419,228  

Total Assets

  $ 419,228     $ 54,146,407     $     $ 54,565,635  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 1,835,627     $     $ 1,835,627  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 1,835,627     $     $ 1,835,627  

 

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UMAY

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 31,385,317     $     $ 31,385,317  

Short Term Investments

    5,949                   5,949  

Total Assets

  $ 5,949     $ 31,385,317     $     $ 31,391,266  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 1,731,714     $     $ 1,731,714  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 1,731,714     $     $ 1,731,714  
                                 

UJUN

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 16,888,124     $     $ 16,888,124  

Short Term Investments

    44,287                   44,287  

Total Assets

  $ 44,287     $ 16,888,124     $     $ 16,932,411  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 62,905     $     $ 62,905  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 62,905     $     $ 62,905  
                                 

UJUL

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 36,518,246     $     $ 36,518,246  

Short Term Investments

    64,465                   64,465  

Total Assets

  $ 64,465     $ 36,518,246     $     $ 36,582,711  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 272,255     $     $ 272,255  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 272,255     $     $ 272,255  
                                 

UAUG

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 25,918,175     $     $ 25,918,175  

Short Term Investments

    84,799                   84,799  

Total Assets

  $ 84,799     $ 25,918,175     $     $ 26,002,974  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 250,074     $     $ 250,074  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 250,074     $     $ 250,074  

 

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USEP

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 60,883,937     $     $ 60,883,937  

Short Term Investments

    192,867                   192,867  

Total Assets

  $ 192,867     $ 60,883,937     $     $ 61,076,804  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 695,177     $     $ 695,177  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 695,177     $     $ 695,177  
                                 

UOCT

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 62,796,056     $     $ 62,796,056  

Short Term Investments

    260,537                   260,537  

Total Assets

  $ 260,537     $ 62,796,056     $     $ 63,056,593  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 1,565,106     $     $ 1,565,106  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 1,565,106     $     $ 1,565,106  
                                 

UNOV

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 43,997,699     $     $ 43,997,699  

Short Term Investments

    205,100                   205,100  

Total Assets

  $ 205,100     $ 43,997,699     $     $ 44,202,799  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 794,759     $     $ 794,759  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 794,759     $     $ 794,759  
                                 

UDEC

                               
   

Level 1

   

Level 2

   

Level 3

   

Total

 

Assets

                               

Purchased Options

  $     $ 47,257,121     $     $ 47,257,121  

Short Term Investments

    259,350                   259,350  

Total Assets

  $ 259,350     $ 47,257,121     $     $ 47,516,471  
                                 

Liabilities

                               

Options Written

  $     $ 1,019,496     $     $ 1,019,496  

Total Liabilities

  $     $ 1,019,496     $     $ 1,019,496  

 

There were no Level 3 investments for the Funds during the period ended April 30, 2022.

 

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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.

 

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.

 

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All of the FLEX Option contracts held by the Funds are fully funded and cash settled, therefore balance sheet offsetting under ASC 210 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.

 

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The value of derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for the Funds as of April 30, 2022, is as follows:

 

   

Equity Risk - Call and Put

Options not Accounted for as

Hedging Instruments

 
   

Asset

Derivatives

   

Liability

Derivatives

 
   

Investments,

at value

   

Options

written, at

alue

 

BJAN

  $ 213,254,823     $ 18,793,110  

BFEB

    125,153,448       9,459,023  

BMAR

    92,990,577       6,638,141  

BAPR

    135,423,388       11,359,930  

BMAY

    65,249,142       4,434,234  

BJUN

    58,483,949       670,324  

BJUL

    96,820,200       2,433,915  

BAUG

    116,880,415       4,397,604  

BSEP

    148,813,400       7,786,876  

BOCT

    95,255,640       4,518,872  

BNOV

    79,674,615       5,495,844  

BDEC

    96,710,233       6,740,495  

PJAN

    583,707,723       37,928,541  

PFEB

    322,857,944       19,502,896  

PMAR

    252,289,578       15,664,621  

PAPR

    330,193,323       22,495,252  

PMAY

    215,265,778       14,655,640  

PJUN

    138,375,486       924,221  

PJUL

    171,784,022       2,660,472  

PAUG

    180,656,109       4,497,900  

PSEP

    280,668,896       9,750,071  

POCT

    192,847,584       7,493,477  

PNOV

    212,746,797       10,561,458  

PDEC

    237,282,710       12,241,525  

UJAN

    279,333,767       6,267,959  

UFEB

    42,822,928       1,268,500  

UMAR

    41,299,692       1,614,018  

UAPR

    54,146,407       1,835,627  

UMAY

    31,385,317       1,731,714  

UJUN

    16,888,124       62,905  

UJUL

    36,518,246       272,255  

UAUG

    25,918,175       250,074  

USEP

    60,883,937       695,177  

UOCT

    62,796,056       1,565,106  

UNOV

    43,997,699       794,759  

UDEC

    47,257,121       1,019,496  

 

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The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended April 30, 2022:

 

   

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

 

BJAN

  $ (7,876,357 )   $ 33,024,293     $ (11,951,723 )   $ 6,841,451  

BFEB

    526,724       9,098,357       (1,618,838 )     4,429,411  

BMAR

    (1,557,053 )     6,719,712       (96,462 )     4,046,196  

BAPR

    2,041,263       7,581,912       15,173       6,598,362  

BMAY

    (4,570,152 )     2,878,118       237,924       4,013,700  

BJUN

    272,932       1,000,943       83,727       (61,348 )

BJUL

    3,662,140       577,855       (282,362 )     48,797  

BAUG

    (102,160 )     47,222       163,541       8,178  

BSEP

    (1,068,018 )           (122,685 )      

BOCT

    (522,392 )     845,536       (179,758 )     434,628  

BNOV

    (448,378 )           (78,646 )      

BDEC

    (13,531,318 )           (7,032,562 )      

PJAN

    (11,094,300 )     68,363,246       (42,781,632 )     10,886,368  

PFEB

    992,795       21,110,778       (8,498,652 )     5,856,708  

PMAR

    (3,450,983 )     13,816,877       (1,543,075 )     4,574,382  

PAPR

    6,557,106       16,138,720       (9,979,888 )     10,306,320  

PMAY

    (13,710,551 )     8,463,751       199,735       11,866,774  

PJUN

    357,739       104,959       (200,894 )     85,282  

PJUL

    1,326,969       35,321       (323,592 )     41,724  

PAUG

    (175,510 )     115,553       62,992       6,935  

PSEP

    (574,230 )           (233,549 )      

POCT

    174,511             (853,884 )      

PNOV

    (527,138 )     902,972       (72,780 )     462,227  

PDEC

    (27,103,403 )           (18,488,553 )      

UJAN

    (3,044,483 )     21,421,180       (11,666,073 )     1,073,436  

UFEB

    (352,440 )     4,050,167       (1,896,741 )     424,879  

UMAR

    (202,411 )     3,976,863       (1,363,927 )     364,074  

UAPR

    2,984,156       3,399,487       (3,491,033 )     1,550,285  

UMAY

    (1,947,436 )     1,303,213       (39,713 )     1,686,831  

UJUN

    133,476             (57,125 )      

UJUL

    406,036             (328,616 )      

UAUG

    337,481             (320,003 )      

USEP

    (204,791 )           (119,141 )      

UOCT

    (600,132 )           (51,874 )      

UNOV

    (195,672 )           (23,440 )      

UDEC

    3,345,993             (5,427,229 )      

 

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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

 

BJAN

  $ (35,049,373 )   $ (1,548,769 )

BFEB

    (17,384,435 )     (621,439 )

BMAR

    (11,182,548 )     (274,442 )

BAPR

    (16,911,061 )     (1,854,280 )

BMAY

    (4,826,104 )     (1,269,028 )

BJUN

    (7,100,987 )     2,738,682  

BJUL

    (9,903,835 )     2,658,964  

BAUG

    (7,699,904 )     1,781,690  

BSEP

    (8,446,469 )     686,740  

BOCT

    (7,894,338 )     2,153,791  

BNOV

    (4,627,525 )     (100,841 )

BDEC

    6,459,120       8,826,667  

PJAN

    (74,119,154 )     17,648,136  

PFEB

    (40,692,045 )     9,914,448  

PMAR

    (24,544,190 )     7,035,655  

PAPR

    (38,669,914 )     7,249,810  

PMAY

    (14,438,526 )     1,644,083  

PJUN

    (14,355,777 )     10,413,893  

PJUL

    (15,624,106 )     10,390,546  

PAUG

    (12,316,351 )     6,978,283  

PSEP

    (16,747,904 )     6,466,172  

POCT

    (14,525,849 )     9,211,348  

PNOV

    (12,840,640 )     3,034,282  

PDEC

    9,828,493       26,087,193  

UJAN

    (29,568,903 )     12,495,157  

UFEB

    (6,768,626 )     3,368,498  

UMAR

    (6,773,027 )     3,313,601  

UAPR

    (9,254,453 )     4,124,011  

UMAY

    (2,856,160 )     1,169,161  

UJUN

    (2,139,774 )     1,448,916  

UJUL

    (4,002,424 )     2,890,747  

UAUG

    (2,675,914 )     1,688,425  

USEP

    (4,664,663 )     2,283,662  

UOCT

    (5,291,279 )     4,063,975  

UNOV

    (3,032,708 )     1,421,414  

UDEC

    (7,654,781 )     7,888,857  

 

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The average volume of derivative activity during the period ended April 30, 2022, is as follows:

 

   

Purchased

Options

   

Options

Written

 
   

Average

Monthly
Market Value

   

Average

Monthly
Market Value

 

BJAN

  $ 199,056,005     $ (14,066,360 )

BFEB

    93,938,206       (6,565,616 )

BMAR

    73,079,440       (4,496,186 )

BAPR

    124,943,767       (6,902,058 )

BMAY

    71,256,788       (2,412,847 )

BJUN

    64,565,515       (2,328,692 )

BJUL

    98,870,365       (3,986,477 )

BAUG

    93,966,273       (3,660,923 )

BSEP

    157,789,671       (7,462,749 )

BOCT

    110,330,418       (6,314,501 )

BNOV

    88,272,505       (5,330,048 )

BDEC

    88,612,275       (5,338,636 )

PJAN

    504,848,411       (31,929,620 )

PFEB

    239,841,215       (17,942,142 )

PMAR

    164,274,977       (12,833,311 )

PAPR

    245,209,632       (17,854,573 )

PMAY

    217,204,687       (10,847,545 )

PJUN

    152,448,453       (7,528,601 )

PJUL

    191,808,084       (9,544,853 )

PAUG

    185,267,051       (8,522,364 )

PSEP

    287,218,725       (12,876,056 )

POCT

    207,311,609       (13,379,875 )

PNOV

    215,601,852       (11,877,306 )

PDEC

    223,942,393       (12,340,712 )

UJAN

    175,548,174       (6,522,663 )

UFEB

    34,188,966       (2,489,091 )

UMAR

    35,200,416       (2,932,345 )

UAPR

    48,974,270       (3,623,309 )

UMAY

    40,107,894       (2,164,825 )

UJUN

    19,558,513       (1,008,162 )

UJUL

    46,319,951       (2,341,942 )

UAUG

    31,182,624       (1,344,111 )

USEP

    63,355,496       (2,153,593 )

UOCT

    71,054,847       (4,424,087 )

UNOV

    41,741,471       (1,532,475 )

UDEC

    45,169,054       (1,797,720 )

 

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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, 2022, 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, 2022, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. As of April 30, 2022, 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.

 

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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 ended October 31, 2021, the Funds made the following permanent book-to-tax reclassifications due to deemed distributions and redemption in-kind transactions:

 

   

Distributable

Earnings/

(Accumulated

Deficit)

   

Paid-In
Capital

 

BJAN

  $ (971,038 )   $ 971,038  

BFEB

    (2,506,274 )     2,506,274  

BMAR

    (1,566,669 )     1,566,669  

BAPR

    (3,093,271 )     3,093,271  

BMAY

    (1,218,071 )     1,218,071  

BJUN

    (2,845,787 )     2,845,787  

BJUL

    (7,519,387 )     7,519,387  

BAUG

    (6,225,736 )     6,225,736  

BSEP

    (15,421,553 )     15,421,553  

BOCT

    (14,280,863 )     14,280,863  

BNOV

    (3,463,164 )     3,463,164  

BDEC

    (12,925,974 )     12,925,974  

PJAN

    (16,331,458 )     16,331,458  

PFEB

    (4,921,288 )     4,921,288  

PMAR

    (2,387,759 )     2,387,759  

PAPR

    (4,199,639 )     4,199,639  

PMAY

    (3,114,610 )     3,114,610  

PJUN

    (4,888,672 )     4,888,672  

PJUL

    (6,547,380 )     6,547,380  

PAUG

    (9,294,734 )     9,294,734  

PSEP

    (34,275,966 )     34,275,966  

POCT

    (20,967,163 )     20,967,163  

PNOV

    (6,736,855 )     6,736,855  

PDEC

    (16,957,954 )     16,957,954  

UJAN

    (3,563,217 )     3,563,217  

UFEB

    (1,327,403 )     1,327,403  

UMAR

    (595,805 )     595,805  

UAPR

    (17,694 )     17,694  

UMAY

    (247,850 )     247,850  

UJUN

    (592,628 )     592,628  

UJUL

    (1,632,913 )     1,632,913  

UAUG

    (2,192,105 )     2,192,105  

USEP

    (5,205,253 )     5,205,253  

UOCT

    (6,953,787 )     6,953,787  

UNOV

    (935,467 )     935,467  

UDEC

    (3,489,624 )     3,489,624  

 

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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 a 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, each respective Fund pays monthly the Adviser a unitary fee calculated daily based on the average daily net assets of the Fund at the annual rate of 0.79%. 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.

 

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.

 

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4.

INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

For the period ended April 30, 2022, there were no purchases or proceeds from long-term sales of investment securities.

 

For the period ended April 30, 2022, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were as follows:

 

   

In-Kind
Creations

   

In-Kind
Redemptions

 

BJAN

  $     $ 151,738,818  

BFEB

          60,024,059  

BMAR

          56,890,139  

BAPR

          111,937,096  

BMAY

          65,245,995  

BJUN

          16,131,912  

BJUL

          7,356,384  

BAUG

          911,700  

BSEP

           

BOCT

    1,935,758       16,982,472  

BNOV

    26,424,129        

BDEC

           

PJAN

          315,864,525  

PFEB

          134,909,113  

PMAR

          114,781,826  

PAPR

          200,179,226  

PMAY

          185,037,038  

PJUN

          1,657,149  

PJUL

          804,990  

PAUG

          2,441,779  

PSEP

    824,689        

POCT

    1,769,564        

PNOV

    43,055,424       40,784,880  

PDEC

           

UJAN

          98,577,745  

UFEB

          26,511,157  

UMAR

          30,711,375  

UAPR

          41,738,562  

UMAY

          30,181,937  

UJUN

           

UJUL

           

UAUG

           

USEP

    756,630        

UOCT

    1,648,205        

UNOV

    6,838,530        

UDEC

           

 

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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 25,000 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. Variable fees received by the Funds, if any, are disclosed 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.

 

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6.

FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION

 

At October 31, 2021, the cost of investments including written options 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)

 

BJAN

  $ 129,445,611     $ 41,470,768     $ (20,576,847 )   $ 20,893,921  

BFEB

    74,746,063       21,820,066       (10,307,336 )     11,512,730  

BMAR

    54,225,429       14,466,628       (6,487,533 )     7,979,095  

BAPR

    112,770,004       20,769,724       (10,500,081 )     10,269,643  

BMAY

    76,162,070       11,038,371       (4,955,482 )     6,082,889  

BJUN

    76,773,133       9,571,635       (4,780,889 )     4,790,746  

BJUL

    175,799,822       14,976,910       (7,591,380 )     7,385,530  

BAUG

    83,873,425       5,189,992       (2,472,516 )     2,717,476  

BSEP

    153,911,830       5,590,550       (2,657,807 )     2,932,743  

BOCT

    107,998,619       9,016,357       (5,071,923 )     3,944,434  

BNOV

    30,356,394             (7,449 )     (7,449 )

BDEC

    57,894,150                    

PJAN

    266,951,586       77,623,705       (49,815,433 )     27,808,272  

PFEB

    152,194,360       45,833,050       (27,521,446 )     18,311,604  

PMAR

    107,252,838       27,829,697       (17,129,312 )     10,700,385  

PAPR

    226,598,931       42,792,528       (26,728,925 )     16,063,603  

PMAY

    226,185,041       31,479,631       (18,725,400 )     12,754,231  

PJUN

    146,263,848       17,821,463       (11,017,280 )     6,804,183  

PJUL

    211,960,754       18,694,530       (11,748,768 )     6,945,762  

PAUG

    182,031,208       11,039,657       (6,954,932 )     4,084,725  

PSEP

    299,629,328       9,303,100       (5,264,932 )     4,038,168  

POCT

    204,615,308       16,358,450       (11,313,440 )     5,045,010  

PNOV

    78,745,660             (19,327 )     (19,327 )

PDEC

    108,748,349                    

UJAN

    78,891,265       22,130,349       (14,687,389 )     7,442,960  

UFEB

    24,351,945       6,584,486       (4,510,486 )     2,074,000  

UMAR

    30,810,998       7,322,117       (4,860,038 )     2,462,079  

UAPR

    54,121,087       9,030,170       (5,872,678 )     3,157,492  

UMAY

    38,979,884       4,634,277       (2,953,245 )     1,681,032  

UJUN

    20,392,968       2,197,726       (1,421,574 )     776,152  

UJUL

    51,679,828       3,831,232       (2,786,942 )     1,044,290  

UAUG

    45,779,709       2,238,914       (1,605,761 )     633,153  

USEP

    66,936,199       1,752,874       (1,143,795 )     609,079  

UOCT

    61,979,251       4,426,096       (3,547,296 )     878,800  

UNOV

    10,892,581             (2,672 )     (2,672 )

UDEC

    32,101,487                    

 

The differences between book basis and tax basis cost on investments and net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) are primarily attributable to the tax treatment of derivatives.

 

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As of October 31, 2021, the components of distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

   

Accumulated

Capital and

Other Losses

   

Undistributed

Net Ordinary

Income

   

Undistributed

Capital Gains

   

Unrealized

Appreciation/

(Depreciation)

on Investments

   

Total

Distributable

Earnings/

(Accumulated

Deficit)

 

BJAN

  $ (1,029,367 )   $     $     $ 20,893,921     $ 19,864,554  

BFEB

                      11,512,730       11,512,730  

BMAR

                      7,979,095       7,979,095  

BAPR

                      10,269,643       10,269,643  

BMAY

                      6,082,889       6,082,889  

BJUN

                      4,790,746       4,790,746  

BJUL

                      7,385,530       7,385,530  

BAUG

                      2,717,476       2,717,476  

BSEP

                      2,932,743       2,932,743  

BOCT

                      3,944,434       3,944,434  

BNOV

                      (7,449 )     (7,449 )

BDEC

                             

PJAN

                      27,808,272       27,808,272  

PFEB

    (405,625 )                 18,311,604       17,905,979  

PMAR

                      10,700,385       10,700,385  

PAPR

    (459,063 )                 16,063,603       15,604,540  

PMAY

                      12,754,231       12,754,231  

PJUN

                      6,804,183       6,804,183  

PJUL

                      6,945,762       6,945,762  

PAUG

                      4,084,725       4,084,725  

PSEP

                      4,038,168       4,038,168  

POCT

                      5,045,010       5,045,010  

PNOV

                      (19,327 )     (19,327 )

PDEC

    1                         1  

UJAN

                      7,442,960       7,442,960  

UFEB

                      2,074,000       2,074,000  

UMAR

    (117,871 )                 2,462,079       2,344,208  

UAPR

    (339,161 )                 3,157,492       2,818,331  

UMAY

    (121,048 )                 1,681,032       1,559,984  

UJUN

                      776,152       776,152  

UJUL

                      1,044,290       1,044,290  

UAUG

                      633,153       633,153  

USEP

                      609,079       609,079  

UOCT

                      878,800       878,800  

UNOV

                      (2,672 )     (2,672 )

UDEC

                             

 

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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, 2021, the Funds deferred the following qualified late year ordinary losses:

 

   

Late Year

Ordinary

Losses

 

BJAN

  $ 1,029,367  

BFEB

     

BMAR

     

BAPR

     

BMAY

     

BJUN

     

BJUL

     

BAUG

     

BSEP

     

BOCT

     

BNOV

     

BDEC

     

PJAN

     

PFEB

    405,623  

PMAR

     

PAPR

    459,063  

PMAY

     

PJUN

     

PJUL

     

PAUG

     

PSEP

     

POCT

     

PNOV

     

PDEC

     

UJAN

     

UFEB

     

UMAR

    117,871  

UAPR

    327,066  

UMAY

    121,048  

UJUN

     

UJUL

     

UAUG

     

USEP

     

UOCT

     

UNOV

     

UDEC

     

 

At October 31, 2021, for federal income tax purposes, UAPR had $12,096 of indefinite short-term capital loss carryforwards available to offset future capital gains for an unlimited period. All other Funds had no capital-loss carryforwards at October 31,2021.

 

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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, 2021, BJAN, BSEP, and PSEP utilized $9,508,224, $1,270,511, and $2,459,844 of capital loss carryforwards available, respectively.

 

The tax character of the distributions paid by the Funds during the fiscal year or period ended October 31, 2020 were as follows:

 

   

Distributions paid from:

         
   

Net Ordinary
Income

   

Net Long-Term
Capital Gains

   

Total
Distributions Paid

 

BJAN

  $ 1,017,030     $     $ 1,017,030  

BFEB

                 

BMAR

                 

BAPR

                 

BMAY

                 

BJUN

                 

BJUL

                 

BAUG

                 

BSEP

    62,944             62,944  

BOCT

    364,251             364,251  

BNOV

                 

BDEC

                 

PJAN

                 

PFEB

                 

PMAR

                 

PAPR

    1,697,336       1,088,189       2,785,525  

PMAY

                 

PJUN

                 

PJUL

    770,315             770,315  

PAUG

    1,011,480       526,980       1,538,460  

PSEP

                 

POCT

    2,195,472       4,873,122       7,068,594  

PNOV

                 

PDEC

                 

UJAN

                 

UFEB

                 

UMAR

                 

UAPR

    252,554       161,349       413,903  

UMAY

                 

UJUN

    42,149       59,377       101,526  

UJUL

    1,438,744       953,057       2,391,801  

UAUG

    97,889       57,580       155,469  

USEP

    20,870       11,776       32,646  

UOCT

    2,185,521       968,412       3,153,933  

UNOV

                 

UDEC

                 

 

The Funds did not pay any distributions during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021.

 

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7.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In August 2021, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2021-06, which includes updates to Financial Services— Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Final Rule Releases No. 33-10786, Amendments to Financial Disclosures about Acquired and Disposed Businesses (“ASU 2021-06”). Among other revisions, the ASU 2021-06 added to the Accounting Standard Codification the text of SEC Regulation S-X Rule 6-11, Financial Statements of Funds Acquired or to Be Acquired, which governs the financial reporting for fund acquisitions by investment companies and business development companies. The amendments are effective as of the beginning of the registrant’s fiscal year beginning after December 31, 2020 (the “mandatory compliance date”). Acquisitions and dispositions that are probable or consummated after the mandatory compliance date must be evaluated for significance using the final amendments. Management has evaluated ASU 2021-06 and has adopted the relevant provisions of the disclosure framework.

 

8.

COVID-19

 

The recent global outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. The operational and financial performance of the issuers of securities in which the Funds invest depend on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak, and such uncertainty may in turn impact the value of the Funds’ investments.

 

9.

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.

 

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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.

87

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).

87

Board of Advisors, Westmont College

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.

87

Missionary Furlough Homes, Inc. (since 2008); MB Financial Bank (2003–2019).

 

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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).

87

None

Officers

John W. Southard
109 N. Hale Street,
Wheaton, IL 60187
Year of Birth:
1969

Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Accounting Officer

Since 2017

Chief Investment Officer, Innovator Capital Management, LLC (2017–present); Director and Co–Founder, T2 Capital Management, LLC (2010–present).

87

Independent Trustee, ETF Managers Group, LLC (2012–2018)

Kevin Gustafson
109 N. Hale Street,
Wheaton, IL 60187
Year of Birth:
1965

Chief Compliance Officer and Anti–Money
Laundering Officer

Since 2020

Chief Compliance Officer, Innovator Capital Management LLC (2019-present); General Counsel, Innovator Capital Management LLC (2019-present); Chief Compliance Officer, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer, Americas, Eastspring Investments, Inc. (2012-2019)

87

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 18773863890.

 

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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 PROCEDURE

 

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.

 

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Additional Information (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

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.

 

6.

TAX NOTICE

 

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, 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, 2021, 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, 2021, 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%.

 

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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 S. 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

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.

1350 Euclid Ave., Suite 800

Cleveland, OH 44115