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Innovator Loup Frontier Tech (LOUP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/16/2025: LOUP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 62.08% | Avg. Invested days 60 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.7 | 52 Weeks Range 37.23 - 61.90 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 37.23 - 61.90 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Innovator Loup Frontier Tech
ETF Overview
Overview
Innovator Loup Frontier Tech ETF (LOUP) seeks to track the Loup Frontier Tech Index, providing exposure to companies at the forefront of technological innovation, including AI, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and augmented/virtual reality.
Reputation and Reliability
Innovator Capital Management is known for its defined outcome ETFs. Their reliability is considered good, but they are not as established as larger issuers.
Management Expertise
Loup Ventures, founded by Gene Munster, provides the index and investment insights, indicating expertise in the technology sector.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the investment results, before fees and expenses, of the Loup Frontier Tech Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: LOUP aims to track the Loup Frontier Tech Index, which is designed to provide exposure to companies involved in frontier technologies.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of companies operating in the areas of AI, robotics, AV, and AR/VR.
Market Position
Market Share: LOUP's market share in the frontier tech ETF sector is relatively small compared to broad technology ETFs.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 52800000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- ARKQ
- BOTZ
- ROBO
Competitive Landscape
The ETF industry for frontier tech is competitive. LOUP's advantage lies in its specific index methodology focusing on frontier technologies. It's disadvantaged by its smaller AUM compared to established competitors.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data should be obtained from financial data providers.
Benchmark Comparison: Performance should be compared to the Loup Frontier Tech Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.7
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
Average trading volume for LOUP is moderate, reflecting its niche focus.
Bid-Ask Spread
Bid-ask spread varies but is generally manageable for institutional and retail investors.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic indicators, technological advancements, and investment sentiment towards growth stocks affect LOUP.
Growth Trajectory
Growth trends are tied to the adoption of frontier technologies, potential changes in index methodology, and shifts in investor preferences.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
LOUP's competitive advantage lies in its targeted focus on frontier technologies as defined by Loup Ventures' research. The index methodology is designed to capture companies driving innovation in AI, robotics, AV, and AR/VR. The management teamu2019s active monitoring and adjustments to the index can give it an edge over passively managed ETFs. It caters specifically to investors seeking exposure to the convergence of advanced technologies.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
LOUP's volatility is expected to be high due to its focus on growth-oriented tech companies.
Market Risk
Market risk includes exposure to technology sector downturns, regulatory changes impacting frontier technologies, and potential disruption from new entrants.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is growth-oriented, seeking exposure to disruptive technologies, and has a higher risk tolerance.
Market Risk
LOUP is best suited for long-term investors with a high risk tolerance, willing to accept volatility for potential high growth.
Summary
Innovator Loup Frontier Tech ETF (LOUP) provides targeted exposure to companies at the forefront of technological innovation. It tracks the Loup Frontier Tech Index, focusing on AI, robotics, AV, and AR/VR sectors. While its AUM is relatively small, its competitive advantage lies in its specialized index methodology and active management by Loup Ventures. It is best suited for growth-oriented investors with higher risk tolerance seeking exposure to disruptive technologies in the long term.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Innovator Capital Management Website
- Loup Ventures Website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
Data and analysis are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research before making any investment decisions. Market data is dynamic and may change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Innovator Loup Frontier Tech
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The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The Deepwater Frontier Tech Index is a rules-based stock index owned, developed and maintained by Deepwater Asset Management, LLC that seeks to identify and track those companies identified as being on the frontier of the development of new technologies that have the potential to have an outsized influence on the future.
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