USEPvsHELOETF Comparison
ETF 1
USEP
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - September
This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.98%
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Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - September (USEP) and JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF (HELO) belong to the same industry segment: Options Strategies. USEP is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.79%, versus 0.5% for HELO. USEP is up 6.94% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2M in YTD flows. HELO performs worse with 4.62% YTD performance, and +$1.07B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of USEP and HELO 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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USEP vs HELO performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | USEP HELO | +0.92%+1.14% | +1.17%+1.63% | +6.94%+4.62% | +9.16%+7.59% | +42.10%+39.50% | +49.22%n/a |
| Flows | USEP HELO | +$66M+$78M | +$82M+$618M | +$2M+$1.07B | -$7M+$1.14B | +$102M+$4.25B | +$113M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | USEP HELO | +4.42%+7.26% | +5.16%+7.02% | +6.96%+7.84% | +7.78%n/a |
| Max drawdown | USEP HELO | -1.29%-2.37% | -4.07%-5.83% | -9.79%-10.86% | -12.08%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | USEP HELO | 18d61d | 44d73d | 110d169d | 521dn/a |
Trading data
USEP | HELO | |
Last sale 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM | $42.11 | $69.44 |
| Previous close 10/16/2026 | $42.05 | $69.21 |
| Consolidated volume 10/16/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM
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USEP | HELO | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $42.11 | $69.44 |
| 1D performance | +0.14% | +0.33% |
| AuM | $236.50 M | $4.86 B |
| E/R | 0.79% | 0.5% |
Characteristics
USEP | HELO | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Innovator | J.P. Morgan Asset Management |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | - | - |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 3, 2019 | September 28, 2023 |
| ESG | No | No |
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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 USEP and HELO
How have the USEP and HELO ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, USEP is up 6.94% year-to-date (YTD), while HELO has returned 4.62%. That puts USEP better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: USEP or HELO?
Year-to-date, the USEP ETF saw +$2M in flows, compared to +$1.07B for HELO.
Which ETF is more volatile: USEP or HELO?
Over the past year, USEP had a volatility of 5.16%, while HELO experienced 7.02%.
Which ETF is bigger: USEP or HELO?
As of October 16, 2026, USEP holds $236.50 M in assets under management (AUM), while HELO manages $4.86 B.
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