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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: FFTY (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 18.47% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.38 | 52 Weeks Range 22.75 - 34.26 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 22.75 - 34.26 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Innovator IBD® 50 ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The Innovator IBDu00ae 50 ETF (FFTY) seeks to track the performance of the IBDu00ae 50 Index, a benchmark of growth stocks exhibiting strong earnings and price performance. It focuses on identifying leading companies in terms of earnings and sales growth, relative price strength, and other fundamental factors.
Reputation and Reliability
Innovator Capital Management is known for its defined outcome ETFs. Their reputation is built on providing innovative investment solutions.
Management Expertise
Innovator Capital Management has a dedicated team focused on managing their suite of ETFs, employing various investment strategies to achieve specific outcomes.
Investment Objective
Goal
To provide investment results that closely correspond, before fees and expenses, to the performance of the IBDu00ae 50 Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF aims to track the IBDu00ae 50 Index, which is rules-based and selects 50 growth stocks based on fundamental and technical criteria.
Composition The ETF holds a portfolio of approximately 50 growth stocks selected from various sectors based on the IBDu00ae 50 Index methodology.
Market Position
Market Share: Relatively small market share compared to broader market ETFs.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 53270000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- QQQ
- IWF
- VUG
Competitive Landscape
The ETF industry is highly competitive. FFTY faces strong competition from large-cap growth ETFs like QQQ, IWF, and VUG. FFTY's advantage lies in its specific focus on IBDu00ae 50 Index criteria, while its disadvantage is its smaller size and potentially lower liquidity compared to larger, more established ETFs.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data not included in this response due to data constraints.
Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison data not included in this response due to data constraints.
Expense Ratio: 0.8
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
Average trading volume for FFTY is moderate, indicating sufficient but not exceptional liquidity.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically moderate, depending on market conditions.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators, sector growth prospects, and overall market sentiment influence FFTY's performance. The ETF is sensitive to changes in investor sentiment towards growth stocks and the overall stock market.
Growth Trajectory
FFTY's growth trajectory depends on the performance of the IBDu00ae 50 Index. Changes to strategy and holdings occur according to IBDu00ae 50 Index methodology.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
FFTY's competitive advantage is its unique focus on the IBDu00ae 50 Index methodology, which screens for growth stocks using specific earnings, sales, and price performance metrics. This targeted approach allows investors to gain exposure to potentially high-growth companies identified by Investor's Business Daily's proprietary ranking system. However, the methodology's reliance on momentum can also be a disadvantage in rapidly changing market conditions. Its relatively small size presents both challenges and opportunities for growth.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FFTY is likely to exhibit higher volatility than broader market ETFs, given its focus on growth stocks and the potential for rapid price swings in the growth sector.
Market Risk
FFTY is subject to market risk, particularly related to growth stocks, sector concentration, and the specific screening criteria of the IBDu00ae 50 Index.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
FFTY is suitable for investors seeking exposure to growth stocks identified by Investor's Business Daily's methodology and who are comfortable with a higher level of risk and volatility.
Market Risk
FFTY is best suited for investors with a moderate to high risk tolerance and a long-term investment horizon. It is not suitable for risk-averse investors.
Summary
The Innovator IBDu00ae 50 ETF (FFTY) aims to track the performance of the IBDu00ae 50 Index, focusing on growth stocks exhibiting strong earnings and price performance. Its unique screening methodology based on Investor's Business Daily's ranking system differentiates it from broader market ETFs. However, its relatively small size and focus on growth stocks expose it to higher volatility. It is best suited for investors seeking targeted exposure to growth stocks and comfortable with higher risk and active management.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Innovator Capital Management Website
- IBD Website
- Various Financial Data Providers
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Innovator IBD® 50 ETF
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
Full time employees - | Website |
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in securities that comprise the index. The IBD® 50 Index is a weekly, rules-based, computer-generated stock index compiled and published by Investor's Business Daily® (IBD or the index provider) that seeks to identify the current top 50 growth stocks.

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