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DDFL vs DLMY

Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - July

DDFLBCboe

FT Vest U.S. Equity Dual Directional Buffer ETF - May

DLMYCCboe

Overlap

Expense ratio

DDFL −0.06pt a year

DDFL0.79%DLMY0.85%

Avg volume · 30D

DDFL 3.6×the volume

DDFL75.8KDLMY21.3K

DDFL vs DLMY Performance

Aug 5, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026

−0.4%DDFL−1.6%DLMY

Aug 5, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026. DDFL −0.4%. DLMY −1.6%. Use the arrow keys to read each point.−1%0%0.5%1%1.5%Aug 2026Sep 2026Nov 2026
Expense ratio
DDFL 0.79%, better
DLMY 0.85%
Fund size
DDFL $160M
DLMY $12M
1Y total return
DDFL +5.6%
DLMY No data
Holdings
DDFL 5
DLMY 4
Avg volume (30D)
DDFL 75.8K sh, better
DLMY 21.3K sh
NAV per share
DDFL $21.73
DLMY $30.73
52W range

ETF.net Grade

DDFL: Cost 50, Risk 65, Mission not scored, Tradability 94, Holdings 60, Durability 82. DLMY: Cost 50, Risk 45, Mission not scored, Tradability 75, Holdings not scored, Durability 29.
Pillar letters and Scores for DDFL, DLMY, with each pillar’s weight
PillarDDFLDLMY
Cost30% weightC50C50
Mission25% weightNot scoredNot scored
Risk15% weightB65HigherC45
Tradability15% weightA94HigherA75
Holdings10% weightB60Not scored
Durability5% weightA82HigherD29

Rank among S&P 500 Dual Directional funds

How we build Categories ›
Same Category. Both funds are graded against the same funds, so their Grades compare head to head.

Same Category. DDFL and DLMY are both graded against the same 7 S&P 500 Dual Directional funds, so their Grades compare head to head.

S&P 500 Dual Directional⁠

Category · 7 funds
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DDFL ranks 1st and DLMY 4th of 7 funds in the S&P 500 Dual Directional Category.

  1. Rank 1BDDFLInnovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - JulyScore 65
  2. Rank 2BDDSQInnovator Equity Dual Directional 5 Buffer ETFScore 55
  3. Rank 3CDDFNInnovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - NovemberScore 54
  4. Rank 4CDLMYFT Vest U.S. Equity Dual Directional Buffer ETF - MayScore 53
  5. Rank 5CDDFDInnovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - DecemberScore 49

DDFL vs DLMY Holdings

How we measure overlap

Each holding counts at its smaller weight in the two funds, summed over the full Holdings. Sector, country and asset class use the same rule on each fund’s split. Cash, FX and derivative lines stay out of the counts. Two bond funds get no overlap figure.

DDFL vs DLMY Cost

Overpaying DLMY vs DDFL

$1,025

On $10,000 over 30 years. 7% growth a year before fees, expense ratio only.

  • DDFL 0.79%

    $15,174

  • DLMY 0.85%

    $16,199

$10,000
30 years

Cost over time

  • DDFL 0.79%
  • DLMY 0.85%
  • Overpaying
One line per fund, from year 0 to year 30. Use the arrow keys to read each point.$0$5K$10K$15K$20K051015202530DLMY $16,199DDFL $15,174

Year by year

YearDDFLDLMYOverpaying
10$1,405$1,508$103
20$5,331$5,706$375
30$15,174$16,199$1,025

Expense ratio

  • 0.79%DDFL, cheaper
  • 0.85%DLMY
  • Middle half of S&P 500 Dual Directional funds
  • Median 0.79%

DDFL cheapest of 7 funds

DLMY 7th cheapest of 7 funds

DDFL vs DLMY Dividends

Last 12 months to Nov 5, 2026
Payout (12M)
DDFL None
DLMY None

Distribution history

DDFLAll DDFL payments⁠

No distribution history available.

DLMYAll DLMY payments⁠

No distribution history available.

DDFL vs DLMY Risk

Fall from peak · 5 years

This chart needs five years of history for both funds.

Risk facts

VolatilityStd dev, 3 years
DDFL 2.2%since Aug 2025DLMY No data
Return per unit of riskSharpe ratio, 3 years
DDFL 1.45since Aug 2025DLMY No data
Worst fallMax drawdown, 5 years
DDFL −1.7%since Jul 2025DLMY No data
Market sensitivityBeta, 5 years
DDFL 0.15DLMY 0.43

DDFL and DLMY in the news

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