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Innovator Equity Premium Income - Daily PutWrite ETF(SPUT)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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- Profit
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SPUT
11/06/2026: SPUT (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 4 days. Simulated Profits (-1.11%). Updated daily EoD!
SPUT is an actively managed ETF that provides exposure to the S&P 500 while generating income through a daily put-writing strategy. By collecting premiums from selling options, it aims to deliver yield and reduce volatility, making it an attractive tool for income-focused portfolios. Its key strength is its tactical daily reset, though it lacks the unlimited upside participation of plain-vanilla equity indices. The primary risk is the inherent market exposure and potential for underperformance during strong bull markets or sudden, deep corrections. It is best suited for income investors monitoring volatility as a primary driver of their returns.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | This fund limits capital appreciation potential due to its income-focused strategy. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The fund's strategy does not seek to capture directional momentum, but rather generates income through volatility harvesting. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Value investors may appreciate the income component but might be wary of the underlying option risk. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | This fund is specifically designed for investors seeking consistent income generation from equity market exposure. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While it offers lower volatility than pure equity, investors must accept the structural risks associated with selling options. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Income-focused investors who are neutral to moderately bullish on the market and comfortable with the risks of options-based strategies.
Suitability
Best suited for income-oriented investors looking to enhance portfolio yield, rather than active traders or long-term growth-only investors.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Option premiums are highly sensitive to market volatility changes. |
| Market risk | High | The fund remains exposed to equity market downturns, as sold puts can lose significant value. |
| Concentration | Medium | The fund is highly concentrated in S&P 500-linked derivative exposures. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Management and trading costs impact total net returns. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Derivative markets can become illiquid during extreme stress events. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | The fund tracks broad index performance rather than specific corporate quality. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
SPUT aims to manage volatility, but the nature of writing daily puts exposes the fund to potential 'gap' risk in equity prices.
Market Risk
As the fund is linked to the S&P 500, it carries the full directional risk of the underlying index, particularly during severe sell-offs.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash/collateral | Short-term U.S. Treasury securities | 90 | These high-quality assets serve as the collateral to back the short put options sold by the fund. |
| Derivatives | Daily put options on the S&P 500 Index | 10 | The fund sells these options to collect premiums, which provides the primary source of income for investors. |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 9.34% | Avg. Invested days 72 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/06/2026 |
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