The Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF offers Nasdaq-100 exposure with reduced volatility and a built-in -10% downside buffer. QFLR employs a dynamic collar strategy, buying laddered puts and selling short-dated calls to harvest volatility and finance protection. The ETF delivers nearly half the Nasdaq's volatility and a robust Sharpe ratio, lagging the index modestly but with much shallower drawdowns.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TC Tyler Chaisson COMPASS CAPITAL Corp. /MA/ /ADV | 66,720 | $2.31M | $2.4M | $82,732.72 | 3.58% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 28,406 | $811,820.91 | $1.02M | $204,971.86 | 25.25% |
| LJB Laura J. Bornheimer GWN SECURITIES Inc. | 61,850 | $1.94M | $2.21M | $269,782.38 | 13.87% |
Daniel Cesta Pinnacle Wealth Management Group Inc. | 253,635 | $7.18M | $9.16M | $1.98M | 27.57% |
| CAL CoreCap Advisors LLC CoreCap Advisors LLC | 4,113 | $132,991.07 | $147,903.48 | $14,912.41 | 11.21% |
| ARCA Exchange | US Country |
The fund focuses primarily on investing in FLexible EXchange® Options (FLEX Options) that are tied to the Invesco QQQ TrustSM, Series 1, allocating at least 80% of its net assets to these financial instruments. FLEX Options are distinguished by their customizable terms, allowing for a tailored approach to options trading. These contracts are exchange-traded and backed for settlement by the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). However, there is counterparty risk associated with the OCC, and FLEX Options may exhibit lower liquidity compared to more traditional exchange-traded options. This fund has a non-diversified investment strategy, concentrating its investments more narrowly than diversified funds.
FLexible EXchange® Options (FLEX Options): These are a key financial product for the fund, characterized by their customizable contract terms. Unlike standard options contracts, FLEX Options allow investors to specify various conditions such as expiration dates, exercise prices, and settlement styles. This customization can offer targeted investment strategies and potentially better hedging capabilities. However, these benefits come with certain risks, such as lower liquidity and counterparty risk associated with the OCC, despite the OCC's guarantee of settlement.
Invesco QQQ TrustSM, Series 1 Reference: The fund's investment strategy is heavily focused on FLEX Options that reference the Invesco QQQ TrustSM, Series 1. This indicates a targeted bet on the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index, as the Invesco QQQ TrustSM is designed to track this index. Investing in FLEX Options that reference this ETF allows the fund to leverage the market movements and sector trends inherent in the NASDAQ-100, encompassing technology and non-financial sectors in large part.