Innovator US Equity Buffer ETF OctoberBOCT
BOCT
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Funds holding %
of 7,433 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 95 [Q1] → 88 (-7) [Q2]
9.3% less ownership
Funds ownership: 80.2% [Q1] → 70.9% (-9.3%) [Q2]
35% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $251M [Q1] → $163M (-$87.6M) [Q2]
45% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 18 | Existing positions reduced: 33
50% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 1 (-1) [Q2]
50% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 4 | Existing positions closed: 8
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BOCT.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
ETF Trends
1 year ago
Buffer Investing: Understanding Managed Floor vs Defined Outcome ETFs
Managing downside risk in portfolios has been a big theme this year as we navigate uncertainty in the face of a presidential election, the expectation of rate cuts as Federal Reserve monetary policy shifts, and geopolitical tensions across the globe. Buffer ETFs, as a category, have risen to that challenge.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
Buffer ETFs: A Powerful Tool For Managing Risk
In this article, we explore the basics of buffer ETFs and share our thoughts on why we think these ETFs could be a powerful tool for managing risk. By selecting a buffer ETF with a predefined payoff profile that best matches one's preferences, one can achieve the equivalent of a customized option strategy to position for a pullback. The ideal scenario for using buffer ETFs would be when the market has performed exceptionally well and is at risk of a potential pullback.
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