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DDFZ vs DLFE

Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - June

DDFZBCboe

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

DLFEDCboe

Overlap

Expense ratio

DDFZ −0.06pt a year

DDFZ0.79%DLFE0.85%

Avg volume · 30D

DDFZ 11.4×the volume

DDFZ42KDLFE3.69K

DDFZ vs DLFE Performance

Jul 31, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026

+1.1%DDFZ+1.7%DLFE

Jul 31, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026. DDFZ +1.1%. DLFE +1.7%. Use the arrow keys to read each point.0%0.5%2%2.5%Jul 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Expense ratio
DDFZ 0.79%, better
DLFE 0.85%
Fund size
DDFZ $144M
DLFE $70M
Holdings
DDFZ 5
DLFE 4
Avg volume (30D)
DDFZ 42K sh, better
DLFE 3.69K sh
NAV per share
DDFZ $19.72
DLFE $32.47
52W range

ETF.net Grade

DDFZ: Cost 68, Risk 58, Mission not scored, Tradability 59, Holdings 58, Durability 56. DLFE: Cost 21, Risk 53, Mission not scored, Tradability 50, Holdings not scored, Durability 66.
Pillar letters and Scores for DDFZ, DLFE, with each pillar’s weight
PillarDDFZDLFE
Cost30% weightB68HigherF21
Mission25% weightNot scoredNot scored
Risk15% weightB58HigherC53
Tradability15% weightB59HigherC50
Holdings10% weightB58Not scored
Durability5% weightB56B66Higher

Rank among S&P 500 Dual Directional, 9-12% Buffer funds

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Same Category. Both funds are graded against the same funds, so their Grades compare head to head.

Same Category. DDFZ and DLFE are both graded against the same 9 S&P 500 Dual Directional, 9-12% Buffer funds, so their Grades compare head to head.

S&P 500 Dual Directional, 9-12% Buffer⁠

Category · 9 funds
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DDFZ ranks 1st and DLFE 7th of 9 funds in the S&P 500 Dual Directional, 9-12% Buffer Category.

  1. Rank 1BDDFZInnovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF - JuneScore 62
  2. Rank 2BDDTDInnovator Equity Dual Directional 10 Buffer ETF - DecemberScore 57
  3. Rank 6CDLAGFT Vest U.S. Equity Dual Directional Buffer ETF - AugustScore 41
  4. Rank 7DDLFEFT Vest U.S. Equity Dual Directional Buffer ETF - FebruaryScore 38
  5. Rank 7DDLNVFT Vest U.S. Equity Dual Directional Buffer ETF - NovemberScore 38

DDFZ vs DLFE 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.

DDFZ vs DLFE Cost

Overpaying DLFE vs DDFZ

$1,025

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

  • DDFZ 0.79%

    $15,174

  • DLFE 0.85%

    $16,199

$10,000
30 years

Cost over time

  • DDFZ 0.79%
  • DLFE 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$20K051015202530DLFE $16,199DDFZ $15,174

Year by year

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

Expense ratio

  • 0.79%DDFZ, cheaper
  • 0.85%DLFE
  • Middle half of S&P 500 Dual Directional, 9-12% Buffer funds
  • Median 0.79%

DDFZ cheapest of 9 funds

DLFE 6th cheapest of 9 funds

DDFZ vs DLFE Dividends

Last 12 months to Oct 30, 2026
Payout (12M)
DDFZ None
DLFE None

Distribution history

DDFZAll DDFZ payments⁠

No distribution history available.

DLFEAll DLFE payments⁠

No distribution history available.

DDFZ vs DLFE Risk

Fall from peak · 5 years

This chart needs five years of history for both funds.

Risk facts

Market sensitivityBeta, 5 years
DDFZ 0.48DLFE 0.49

DDFZ and DLFE in the news

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