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BALT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.01% | +1.67% | +4.35% | +6.76% | +25.03% | +35.57% |
| Flows | +$199M | +$432M | +$884M | +$1.16B | +$2.36B | +$2.79B |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Options Strategies |
| Provider | Innovator |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 30, 2021 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.53% | +2.18% | +3.34% | +3.42% |
Max drawdown | -0.55% | -1.14% | -4.80% | -4.80% |
Max drawdown duration | 15d | 47d | 100d | 100d |
Time to recover | 3d | 25d | 53d | 53d |
What type of ETF is BALT?
BALT is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Innovator.
What does BALT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.
What is the expense ratio of BALT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of BALT is 0.69%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was BALT launched?
BALT was launched on June 30, 2021, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of BALT?
BALT is issued by Innovator.
What is the AUM of BALT?
As of October 16, 2026, BALT manages $3.14 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has BALT performed recently?
As of October 16, 2026, BALT delivered a return of 1.01% over the past month (1M performance), 1.67% over the past three months (3M), and 4.35% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for BALT?
As of October 16, 2026, BALT has seen net flows of +$199M in the past month (1M flow) and +$884M year-to-date (YTD).
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