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BMARvsQYLDETF Comparison

ETF 1
BMAR

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.88%
VS
ETF 2
QYLD

Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.88%

Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March (BMAR) and Global X Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) belong to the same industry segment: Options Strategies. BMAR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.79%, versus 0.6% for QYLD. BMAR is up 11.72% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5M in YTD flows. QYLD performs better with 13.56% YTD performance, and -$166M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BMAR and QYLD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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BMAR vs QYLD performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BMAR
QYLD
+1.27%+1.24%
+2.33%+4.86%
+11.72%+13.56%
+15.57%+20.25%
+60.44%+52.89%
+75.54%+49.30%
Flows
BMAR
QYLD
-$3K+$42M
-$51M+$58M
+$5M-$166M
-$4M-$263M
+$30M+$85M
+$50M+$4.84B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BMAR
QYLD
+5.82%+9.78%
+7.53%+11.16%
+10.04%+13.51%
+11.49%+15.27%
Max drawdown
BMAR
QYLD
-1.37%-3.58%
-5.52%-5.84%
-12.52%-19.06%
-15.04%-24.74%
Max drawdown duration
BMAR
QYLD
14d10d
43d39d
106d239d
414d771d
Trading data

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BMAR
QYLD
Last sale
10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
$59.25
$18.32
Previous close
10/15/2026
$59.62
$18.74
Consolidated volume
10/15/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/16/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
BMAR
QYLD
Last price
$59.25
$18.32
1D performance
-0.62%
-2.24%
AuM$204.50 M$8.38 B
E/R0.79%0.6%
Characteristics
BMAR
QYLD
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderInnovatorGlobal X
Benchmark-CBOE Nasdaq 100 BuyWrite V2 Index
N° of holdings--
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 2, 2020December 11, 2013
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

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Diversification

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Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
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Frequently asked questions about BMAR and QYLD

How have the BMAR and QYLD ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, BMAR is up 11.72% year-to-date (YTD), while QYLD has returned 13.56%. That puts QYLD better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BMAR or QYLD?

Year-to-date, the BMAR ETF saw +$5M in flows, compared to -$166M for QYLD.

Which ETF is more volatile: BMAR or QYLD?

Over the past year, BMAR had a volatility of 7.53%, while QYLD experienced 11.16%.

Which ETF is bigger: BMAR or QYLD?

As of October 16, 2026, BMAR holds $204.50 M in assets under management (AUM), while QYLD manages $8.38 B.

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