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VUSEvsBFRZETF Comparison

ETF 1
VUSE

Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.18%
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ETF 2
BFRZ

Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.11%
Full BFRZ fund page

Vident U.S. Equity Strategy ETF (VUSE) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF (BFRZ) is part of the Options Strategies segment. VUSE's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Health Care and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, BFRZ's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. VUSE is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.89% for BFRZ. VUSE is down -1.14% year-to-date (YTD) with -$15M in YTD flows. BFRZ performs better with -0.01% YTD performance, and +$39M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VUSE and BFRZ 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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VUSE vs BFRZ performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.0-1.5-1.0-0.50.00.51.0%Feb 10Feb 18Feb 25Mar 4

Cumulative Flows

0 M20 M40 M60 M80 MFeb 10Feb 18Feb 25Mar 4

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 03/10/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
VUSE
BFRZ
-0.71%-0.80%
-2.12%-0.42%
-1.14%-0.01%
+15.26%n/a
+57.82%n/a
+65.68%n/a
Flows
VUSE
BFRZ
-$2M+$5M
-$15M+$39M
-$15M+$39M
-$10M-
-$93M-
-$44M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
VUSE
BFRZ
+12.07%+5.71%
+17.74%n/a
+14.72%n/a
+17.58%n/a
Max drawdown
VUSE
BFRZ
-4.95%-1.70%
-12.64%n/a
-18.84%n/a
-21.38%n/a
Max drawdown duration
VUSE
BFRZ
57d28d
37dn/a
134dn/a
521dn/a
Trading data

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VUSE
BFRZ
Last sale
3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$65.07
$26.84
Previous close
03/10/2026
$65.20
$26.82
Consolidated volume
03/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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BFRZ
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Main metrics
Last update 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
VUSE
BFRZ
Last price
$65.07
$26.84
1D performance
-0.20%
+0.07%
AuM$622.10 M$116.49 M
E/R0.5%0.89%
Characteristics
VUSE
BFRZ
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderVidentInnovator
BenchmarkVident U.S. Quality Index-
N° of holdings118169
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJanuary 21, 2014May 13, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

VUSE
USA
97.71%
Other
2.29%
BFRZ
USA
92.73%
Other
7.27%

Sectors

VUSE
Information Techn.
31.94%
Health Care
11.41%
Consumer Discreti.
11.33%
Industrials
9.78%
Financials
8.62%
Communication Ser.
8.52%
Other
18.4%
BFRZ
Information Techn.
32.18%
Communication Ser.
10.64%
Consumer Discreti.
10.48%
Financials
9.78%
Health Care
8.8%
Industrials
7.24%
Other
20.88%
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Diversification

VUSE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

34.63%
BFRZ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

44.95%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 31, 2026
VUSE
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.14%
WALMART INC
2.93%
BROADCOM LIMITED
2.70%
LILLY
2.69%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
2.49%
VISA INCORPORATION
2.25%
US5128073062
2.23%
APPLE
2.16%
META PLATFORMS
2.14%
AMAZON.COM INC
2.05%
NVIDIA
2.04%
ABBVIE
2.03%
COSTCO WHOLESALE
1.97%
JPMORGAN CHASE
1.95%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.86%
BFRZ
NVIDIA
7.49%
APPLE
6.29%
MICROSOFT-T
5.90%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.97%
ALPHABET INC-CL
3.35%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.83%
BROADCOM LIMITED
2.48%
META PLATFORMS
2.43%
TESLA
2.18%
LILLY
1.61%
JPMORGAN CHASE
1.59%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.27%
EXXON
1.26%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
1.18%
VISA INCORPORATION
1.12%
Frequently asked questions about VUSE and BFRZ

How have the VUSE and BFRZ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of March 10, 2026, VUSE is down -1.14% year-to-date (YTD), while BFRZ has lost -0.01%. That puts BFRZ better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: VUSE or BFRZ?

Year-to-date, the VUSE ETF saw -$15M in flows, compared to +$39M for BFRZ.

Which ETF is bigger: VUSE or BFRZ?

As of March 10, 2026, VUSE holds $622.10 M in assets under management (AUM), while BFRZ manages $116.49 M.

What sectors do the VUSE and BFRZ ETFs invest in?

VUSE leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Health Care and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, BFRZ focuses on Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.

What are the top holdings of the VUSE ETF and BFRZ ETF?

VUSE top holdings include ALPHABET INC-CL, WALMART INC and BROADCOM LIMITED. BFRZ holds in its top three: NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T.

Which ETF is more diversified: VUSE or BFRZ?

VUSE holds 122 securities with 34.63% of its assets in the top 15. BFRZ has 183 securities and a top 15 weight of 44.95%.

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