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Outcome Radar - April 17, 2026

Today's analysis: 5 near entry, 6 near acceleration, 35 near cap. Total 49 signals.

Eric Cerrone

— 243 min read
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Outcome Radar - Nightly Defined Outcome Intelligence - April 17, 2026
Outcome Radar
April 17, 2026
Independent Analysis  ·  Not affiliated with any Fund Provider

HOW TO USE THIS REPORT

A quick walkthrough of every feature in your nightly Outcome Radar™ report
Step 1 of 8

Welcome to Outcome Radar

Every night, Outcome Radar™ scans the entire universe of Defined Outcome ETFs and surfaces the ones that matter most.

Three fund providers are tracked and color-coded throughout:

Innovator™ First Trust™ AllianzIM™
Outcome Radar™ is for informational & educational purposes only. Not investment advice.
📡
OUTCOME RADAR
NIGHTLY DEFINED OUTCOME INTELLIGENCE
Step 2 of 8

The Stats Bar & Market Data

Five key numbers at the top give you an instant pulse check. Scan these first every time you open the report.

Near Entry tells you how many ETFs are near their starting price — fund has reset or is back to its original starting point which could provide more favorable risk/reward characteristics. Near Cap flags funds hitting their ceiling.

Below that, T-Bill yields are your risk-free benchmark, and Implied Volatility shows conditions for each tracked index.

Pro Tip: A higher "Near Entry" count could provide more compelling longer term or tactical opportunities!
Outcome Radar™ is for informational & educational purposes only. Not investment advice.
288
ETFs Analyzed
5
Near Entry
3
Uncapped Near Entry
6
Accel. Zone
35
Near Cap
Step 3 of 7

Filters & Search Tools

The toolbar gives you powerful filtering. All filters work in combination to narrow results.

Provider — Toggle Innovator™, First Trust™, or AllianzIM™ on/off.

Status — Target Range, Extended Range, Near Entry, Accel Zone, Near Cap.

Period — Quarterly, Semi-Annual, Annual, or 2-Year.

Plus ticker search and Data Heavy / Lite toggle.

Pro Tip #1: If an ETF is not generating a signal, it will still show up as Mid-Period in the All Others collapsed section at the bottom of each tab — every ticker is searchable.
Pro Tip #2: Data Lite removes a lot of the statistics and when used with the Target and Extended Ranges allows for a much quicker analysis.
Outcome Radar™ is for informational & educational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Provider
Innovator™ × First Trust™ × AllianzIM™ ×
Status
✓ Target Range ✓ Extended Range
🔍 Search ticker
Step 5 of 8

The Near Entry Table

The most actionable section. ETFs here are near their starting price — giving you full cap upside with full buffer protection.

Click any column header to sort. Sorting by closest to Target Range and then comparing Cap Yield and Asymmetry together is the fastest way to find top opportunities.

Look for: High cap yield, high probability, and intact buffers (low DBB).
Outcome Radar™ is for informational & educational purposes only. Not investment advice.
🎯 Near Original Entry 50
StatusTickerCap YldRem. Cap
ExtendedKJAN~20.8%~15.2%
TargetIJAN~17.9%~13.5%
Step 6 of 8

ETF Outcome Profiler

All calculations are estimates and are after fees.

Click any ETF row to open a slide-in detail panel showing the complete picture:

Outcome Profile — Visual cap ceiling, buffer zone, and current index position.

Key Metrics — Cap Used, Buffer Used, Cap Yield, Probability.

Provider Link — Direct link to the fund's page for more info.

Close the panel with the × button, clicking outside, or pressing Escape.
Outcome Radar™ is for informational & educational purposes only. Not investment advice.
IMAR
Innovator ETFs™ · EFA – 15% Buffer Annual
✓ Target Range
Modeled Outcome Profile at Expiration
BUFFER -13.4% START 0.0% CAP +13.7% FUND Fund Return (%) Index Return (%)
Target Range
Extended Range
Loss Zone
Before Fees
After Fees
~0%
% Cap Used
~0%
% Buffer Used
~15.6%
Cap Yield
13.7%
Rem. Cap
13.4%
Rem. Buffer
320
Days Left
Step 7 of 8

Report Sections & Dashboard

The report is organized into color-coded sections from most to least actionable. Below the tables, the Intelligence Dashboard provides advanced analytics.

Asymmetry Ratio — Upside vs downside on a ±10% move. 15x means $15 gain per $1 risk.

Upcoming Resets — ETFs approaching their reset date for new caps/buffers.

Top Cap Yield — Pure ranking by annualized cap yield.

Outcome Radar™ is for informational & educational purposes only. Not investment advice.
🎯 Near Original Entry
💎 Ultra Buffer Sweet Spot
⚡ Uncapped Buffer
🚀 Acceleration
📈 Near Cap
Step 8 of 8

You're Ready

That's everything! Here's a quick nightly workflow:

1. Check the Stats Bar — glance at Near Entry count.

2. Use Filters — narrow by provider, status, or period.

3. Scan Near Entry — sort by Cap Yield or Days.

4. Open ETF Outcome Profiler — review outcome profile & key metrics.

5. Check the Dashboard — asymmetry ratios & upcoming resets.

Close this tutorial and the ? button at the bottom right will always be there if you need it again.
Outcome Radar™ is for informational & educational purposes only. Not investment advice.
✅
YOU'RE ALL SET
Close this overlay and start exploring the report.
288
ETFs Analyzed
5
Near Entry
3
Uncapped Near Entry
6
Accel. Zone
35
Near Cap
1 Mo T-Bill
3.74%
3 Mo T-Bill
3.73%
6 Mo T-Bill
3.75%
12 Mo T-Bill
3.77%
SPY IV
14.7%
QQQ IV
19.6%
IWM IV
21.3%
EFA IV
18.6%
EEM IV
24.6%
RSP IV
14.4%
Provider
Innovator™ × First Trust™ × AllianzIM™ ×
Status
✓ Target Range × ✓ Extended Range × ✓ Near Entry × ⚡ Uncapped × Accel Zone × Near Cap ×
Period
✓ Quarterly × ✓ Semi-Annual × ✓ Annual × ✓ 2-Year ×
Showing all ETFs
▼ Intelligence Dashboard

Closest to Target Range

Fund Return distance from period's optimal entry band Entry Zone
# Ticker Fund Ret. Target Band Days Distance
1 IMAR -1.72% -1.29% to -0.29% 318d 0.43% away
2 FEBM +0.63% -1.29% to -0.29% 309d 0.92% away
3 IFEB +0.75% -1.29% to -0.29% 290d 1.04% away
4 JANM +0.78% -1.29% to -0.29% 274d 1.07% away
5 BALT +1.21% -0.45% to +0.05% 75d 1.16% away
6 FEBU +0.91% -1.29% to -0.29% 290d 1.20% away
7 UFEB +1.05% -1.29% to -0.29% 290d 1.34% away
8 SIXF +1.56% -0.60% to +0.15% 106d 1.41% away
9 FEBW +1.13% -1.29% to -0.29% 290d 1.42% away
10 UMAR +1.13% -1.29% to -0.29% 318d 1.42% away

Asymmetry Ratio

Fund upside ÷ downside on a ±10% index move · 0.50% floor ±10% Index
# Ticker Idx Ret. Up 10% Dn 10% Ratio
1 IMAR -2.2% +8.7% -0.7% 11.8x
2 EJAN +14.2% +8.0% -1.1% 7.6x
3 IFEB +2.2% +10.8% -1.4% 7.6x
4 TJAN +19.7% +4.2% -0.6% 7.5x
5 FLAO +13.6% +3.2% -0.5% 6.5x
6 IAUG +17.7% +4.4% -0.7% 6.1x
7 KAUG +23.1% +3.0% -0.5% 6.1x
8 TAPR +25.4% +4.6% -0.8% 6.1x
9 PFEB +1.4% +9.5% -1.9% 4.9x
10 AOCT +22.3% +2.4% -0.5% 4.8x

Top Cap Yield

Rem. Cap ÷ Days × 365 · Min 30 days Annualized
# Ticker Rem. Cap Days Yield Grade
1 QBIV +8.43% 75d 41.0% A
2 SIXD +4.37% 45d 35.5% B
3 BNOV +13.14% 198d 24.2% A
4 QSPT +9.85% 155d 23.2% A
5 NVBT +12.35% 198d 22.8% A
6 NNOV +12.02% 198d 22.2% A
7 QBKV +4.49% 75d 21.9% B
8 QTOC +9.86% 167d 21.6% N/A
9 BDEC +13.28% 228d 21.3% A
10 RSJN +3.63% 63d 21.0% B

Upcoming Resets

6 within 8 days
APXM1d
FT0.00%
DAPR1d
FT0.00%
DHDG1d
FT+2.47%
FAPR1d
FT0.00%
GAPR1d
FT0.00%
QCAP1d
FT+0.03%
Volume Traded 2026-04-16
#1BALT325.7KINNV · SPY
#2DHDG141.7KFT · SPY
#3PAPR120.2KINNV · SPY
#4GJAN105.7KFT · SPY
#5GAPR89.3KFT · SPY
#6FJAN71.1KFT · SPY
#7FAPR68.9KFT · SPY
#8PMAY64.9KINNV · SPY
#9DDFA63.1KINNV · SPY
#10GFEB61.5KFT · SPY
InnovatorFirst Trust

Implied Volatility — Reset Cap Outlook

1Y History
VIX 14.69 -22% below avg → Lower SPY reset caps likely VXN 19.58 -13% vs avg RVX 21.35 -11% vs avg
🎯 🛡 Near Entry 1 ▼
Status⇅ Ticker Provider Rem.
Cap⇅		 Rem.
Buf⇅		 Days⇅ DBB⇅ Cap
Yld⇅		 Prob.⇅ View
Extended
Range
AIOOSPY100% Protection
 AllianzIM™ ~0.0% ~99.1% 75 ~-1.1% ~17% Partic. N/A
Sort by:
AIOO 100%
Protection
Extended
Range
▼
▲ Near Cap 3 ▼
Status⇅ Ticker Provider Rem.
Cap⇅		 Rem.
Buf⇅		 Days⇅ DBB⇅ Cap
Yld⇅		 Prob.⇅ View
Near Cap
ZMAYSPY100% Protection
 Innovator™ ~0.1% ~93.3% 14 ~-6.7% ~3.7% >95%
Near Cap
ZJUNSPY100% Protection
 Innovator™ ~0.6% ~93.7% 45 ~-6.3% ~4.9% >95%
Near Cap
AJULSPY100% Protection
 Innovator™ ~1.2% ~85.2% 75 ~-14.8% ~6.0% >95%
Sort by:
ZMAY 100%
Protection
Near Cap
▼
ZJUN 100%
Protection
Near Cap
▼
AJUL 100%
Protection
Near Cap
▼
🎯 🎯 Near Entry 2 ▼
Status⇅ Ticker Provider Rem.
Cap⇅		 Rem.
Buf⇅		 Days⇅ DBB⇅ Cap
Yld⇅		 Prob.⇅ View
Extended
Range
IMAREFA15% Buffer Annual
 Innovator™ ~15.0% ~13.9% 318 0.0% ~17.2% ~19%
Extended
Range
IFEBEFA15% Buffer Annual
 Innovator™ ~11.8% ~15.3% 290 ~-1.6% ~14.9% ~27%
Sort by:
IMAR 15% Buffer
Annual
Extended
Range
▼
IFEB 15% Buffer
Annual
Extended
Range
▼
▲ Near Cap 9 ▼
Status⇅ Ticker Provider Rem.
Cap⇅		 Rem.
Buf⇅		 Days⇅ DBB⇅ Cap
Yld⇅		 Prob.⇅ View
Near Cap
BMAYSPY9% Buffer Annual
 Innovator™ ~0.2% ~12.7% 14 ~-15.4% ~5.0% >95%
Near Cap
IMAYEFA15% Buffer Annual🔄 Roll → IMAR
 Innovator™ ~0.5% ~16.5% 14 ~-13.6% ~11.7% >95%
Near Cap
KMAYIWM15% Buffer Annual
 Innovator™ ~0.1% ~22.9% 14 ~-15.8% ~1.6% >95%
Near Cap
NMAYQQQ15% Buffer Annual
 Innovator™ ~0.1% ~22.2% 14 ~-14.7% ~1.6% >95%
Near Cap
PMAYSPY15% Buffer Annual
 Innovator™ ~0.1% ~20.6% 14 ~-12.2% ~2.9% >95%
Near Cap
BJUNSPY9% Buffer Annual
 Innovator™ ~1.5% ~10.7% 45 ~-12.9% ~12.1% >95%
Near Cap
KJUNIWM15% Buffer Annual
 Innovator™ ~0.8% ~21.4% 45 ~-14.1% ~6.3% >95%
Near Cap
NJUNQQQ15% Buffer Annual
 Innovator™ ~1.1% ~18.6% 45 ~-12.5% ~9.3% >95%
Near Cap
PJUNSPY15% Buffer Annual
 Innovator™ ~1.0% ~18.1% 45 ~-10.5% ~7.9% >95%
Sort by:
BMAY 9% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
IMAY 15% Buffer
Annual🔄 Roll → IMAR
Near Cap
▼
KMAY 15% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
NMAY 15% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
PMAY 15% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
BJUN 9% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
KJUN 15% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
NJUN 15% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
PJUN 15% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
▲ Near Cap 12 ▼
Status⇅ Ticker Provider Rem.
Cap⇅		 Rem.
Buf⇅		 Days⇅ DBB⇅ Cap
Yld⇅		 Prob.⇅ View
Near Cap
DAPRSPY25% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~0.0% ~30.4% 1 ~-17.0% ~0.0% >95%
Near Cap
FAPRSPY10% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~0.0% ~16.9% 1 ~-15.6% ~0.0% >95%
Near Cap
GAPRSPY15% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~0.0% ~23.1% 1 ~-13.1% ~0.0% >95%
Near Cap
QCAPQQQ20% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~0.0% ~31.5% 1 ~-13.1% ~10.9% >95%
Near Cap
MAYTSPY10% Buffer Annual
 AllianzIM™ ~0.3% ~14.1% 14 ~-14.8% ~9.1% >95%
Near Cap
DMAYSPY25% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~0.7% ~25.7% 29 ~-15.0% ~8.4% >95%
Near Cap
FMAYSPY10% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~1.0% ~11.4% 29 ~-12.3% ~12.7% >95%
Near Cap
GMAYSPY15% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~0.6% ~17.4% 29 ~-10.6% ~7.9% >95%
Near Cap
QMMYQQQ15% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~0.8% ~18.1% 29 ~-12.6% ~10.7% >95%
Near Cap
SMAYIWM15% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~0.6% ~20.1% 29 ~-13.9% ~7.4% >95%
Near Cap
XMAYSPY15% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~0.4% ~18.8% 29 ~-9.2% ~5.0% >95%
Near Cap
TJUNEEM10% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~1.3% ~18.3% 63 ~-14.9% ~7.8% >95%
Sort by:
DAPR 25% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
FAPR 10% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
GAPR 15% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
QCAP 20% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
MAYT 10% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
DMAY 25% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
FMAY 10% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
GMAY 15% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
QMMY 15% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
SMAY 15% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
XMAY 15% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
TJUN 10% Buffer
Annual
Near Cap
▼
🎯 💪 Near Entry 2 ▼
Status⇅ Ticker Provider Rem.
Cap⇅		 Rem.
Buf⇅		 Days⇅ DBB⇅ Cap
Yld⇅		 Prob.⇅ View
Extended
Range
JANMSPY50% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~5.3% ~44.9% 274 ~-1.6% ~7.1% ~39%
Extended
Range
FEBMSPY50% Buffer Annual
 First Trust™ ~5.5% ~46.7% 309 ~-1.5% ~6.5% ~40%
Sort by:
JANM 50% Buffer
Annual
Extended
Range
▼
FEBM 50% Buffer
Annual
Extended
Range
▼
▲ Near Cap 6 ▼
Status⇅ Ticker Provider Rem.
Cap⇅		 Rem.
Buf⇅		 Days⇅ DBB⇅ Cap
Yld⇅		 Prob.⇅ View
Near Cap
APXMSPY100% Buffer Annual🔄 Roll → FEBM ~
 First Trust™ ~0.0% ~93.1% 1 ~-6.9% ~0.0% >95%
Near Cap
MAYWSPY20% Buffer Annual🔄 Roll → FEBM ~
 AllianzIM™ ~0.2% ~26.1% 14 ~-10.6% ~6.3% >95%
Near Cap
UMAYSPY30% Ultra Buffer🔄 Roll → FEBM ~
 Innovator™ ~0.1% ~32.9% 14 ~-15.7% ~3.4% >95%
Near Cap
MAYMSPY50% Buffer Annual🔄 Roll → FEBM
 First Trust™ ~0.3% ~93.7% 29 ~-6.3% ~4.2% >95%
Near Cap
JUNWSPY20% Buffer Annual🔄 Roll → FEBM ~
 AllianzIM™ ~0.9% ~23.5% 45 ~-9.3% ~7.1% >95%
Near Cap
UJUNSPY30% Ultra Buffer🔄 Roll → FEBM ~
 Innovator™ ~0.9% ~31.0% 45 ~-14.4% ~7.2% >95%
Sort by:
APXM 100% Buffer
Annual🔄 Roll → FEBM ~
Near Cap
▼
MAYW 20% Buffer
Annual🔄 Roll → FEBM ~
Near Cap
▼
UMAY 30% Ultra
Buffer🔄 Roll → FEBM ~
Near Cap
▼
MAYM 50% Buffer
Annual🔄 Roll → FEBM
Near Cap
▼
JUNW 20% Buffer
Annual🔄 Roll → FEBM ~
Near Cap
▼
UJUN 30% Ultra
Buffer🔄 Roll → FEBM ~
Near Cap
▼
🎯 ⚡ Near Entry 3 ▼
Status⇅ Ticker Provider Rem.
Cap⇅		 Rem.
Buf⇅		 Days⇅ DBB⇅ Thresh.⇅ Prob. View
* Near
Threshold
JANIEFA15% Uncapped Buffer
 AllianzIM™ ~0.0% ~14.5% 259 0.0% ~2.4% Spread N/A
* Near
Threshold
JANUSPY15% Uncapped Buffer
 AllianzIM™ ~0.0% ~14.7% 259 0.0% ~3.7% Spread N/A
Extended
Range
FEBUSPY15% Uncapped Buffer
 AllianzIM™ ~0.0% ~14.5% 290 0.0% ~3.8% Spread N/A
Sort by:
JANI 15%
Uncapped Buffer
* Near
Threshold
▼
JANU 15%
Uncapped Buffer
* Near
Threshold
▼
FEBU 15%
Uncapped Buffer
Extended
Range
▼
⚡ Accelerated — Near Threshold 6 ▼
Status⇅ Ticker Provider Rem.
Cap⇅		 Rem.
Buf⇅		 Days⇅ DBB⇅ Cap
Yld⇅		 Prob.⇅ View
Accel Zone
QTOCQQQ3x Accelerated
 Innovator™ ~9.9% ~0.0% 167 — ~21.6% ~35%
Accel Zone
XBOCSPY2x Accelerated
 Innovator™ ~5.8% ~9.0% 167 0.0% ~12.7% ~30%
Accel Zone
XTOCSPY2x Accelerated
 Innovator™ ~7.7% ~0.0% 167 — ~16.8% ~35%
Accel Zone
QTAPQQQ3x Accelerated
 Innovator™ ~13.7% ~0.0% 349 — ~14.4% ~35%
Accel Zone
XBAPSPY2x Accelerated
 Innovator™ ~9.9% ~9.0% 349 0.0% ~10.3% ~35%
Accel Zone
XTAPSPY2x Accelerated
 Innovator™ ~12.2% ~0.0% 349 — ~12.8% ~50%
Sort by:
QTOC 3x
Accelerated
Accel Zone
▼
XBOC 2x
Accelerated
Accel Zone
▼
XTOC 2x
Accelerated
Accel Zone
▼
QTAP 3x
Accelerated
Accel Zone
▼
XBAP 2x
Accelerated
Accel Zone
▼
XTAP 2x
Accelerated
Accel Zone
▼
▲ Accelerated — Near Cap 5 ▼
Status⇅ Ticker Provider Rem.
Cap⇅		 Rem.
Buf⇅		 Days⇅ DBB⇅ Cap
Yld⇅		 Prob.⇅ View
Near Cap
QTJLQQQ3x Accelerated
 Innovator™ ~2.9% ~0.0% 75 — ~14.3% ~50%
Near Cap
XBJLSPY2x Accelerated
 Innovator™ ~1.9% ~9.0% 75 0.0% ~9.2% ~50%
Near Cap
XDQQQQQ2x Accelerated
 Innovator™ ~3.2% ~0.0% 75 — ~15.6% ~50%
Near Cap
XDSQSPY2x Accelerated
 Innovator™ ~3.0% ~0.0% 75 — ~14.6% ~35%
Near Cap
XTJLSPY2x Accelerated
 Innovator™ ~2.4% ~0.0% 75 — ~11.5% ~50%
Sort by:
QTJL 3x
Accelerated
Near Cap
▼
XBJL 2x
Accelerated
Near Cap
▼
XDQQ 2x
Accelerated
Near Cap
▼
XDSQ 2x
Accelerated
Near Cap
▼
XTJL 2x
Accelerated
Near Cap
▼

Independent Research & Trademark Notices

Innovator™, First Trust™, and AllianzIM™ are trademarks of their respective owners. Outcome Radar is an independent research publication and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by these or any other fund providers.

This publication is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute personalized investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or an offer of advisory services. Investment decisions should be made based on an investor’s specific objectives and risk tolerance.

All probability estimates are model-based, hypothetical, and are not predictive of future results. Mathematical observations are based on current market data and modeled outcomes at expiration; they do not account for intra-period volatility or secondary market liquidity.

© 2026 Outcome Radar. All Rights Reserved.

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Modeled Outcome Profile at Expiration
Target Range
Extended Range
Loss Zone
Before Fees
After Fees
Max Gain
~0%
% Cap Used
~0%
% Buffer Used
Note: * All values shown are after-fee (net) values.  ** Probability estimates are model-based and not predictive of future results.  All data is sourced from publicly available sources.  Not affiliated with any Fund Company.  This publication does not constitute investment advice.
How to Use This Report
Intelligence Dashboard
The collapsible dashboard at the top provides a quick snapshot of the most important intelligence. Click the Intelligence Dashboard bar to expand or collapse it. Every ticker and volume box in the dashboard is clickable — click it and the report automatically switches tabs, expands the right section, and scrolls to that ETF’s row (which briefly flashes amber so you can see where you landed).

Top 10 Widget (Dropdown Switcher) — A single box that holds three different “Top 10” views. Use the dropdown in the widget header to switch between them:
  • Closest to Target Range (default) — The 10 ETFs trading closest to their ideal entry band. An ETF showing In Range is currently inside the optimal entry zone for its period type (annual, 6-month, or quarterly). Amber means within 0.25% of the band; red is further away. Ranked by absolute distance from the band.
  • Asymmetry Ratio — Measures how much upside vs. downside a fund offers on a standardized ±10% index move from today. A ratio of 5x means the fund gains 5x more than it loses. Higher is better. Funds with fewer than 30 days remaining or non-standard structures are excluded.
  • Top Cap Yield — The 10 ETFs with the highest annualized remaining cap. Cap Yield normalizes different time horizons so a fund with 60 days left can be compared to one with 300 days left. Grade reflects overall attractiveness.

Upcoming Resets — ETFs resetting within the next 8 days. At reset the fund starts a new outcome period with a fresh cap and buffer — an important decision point for holders.

Volume Traded (Treemap) — The 10 most actively traded ETFs from the prior session, sized by volume. Click any box to jump directly to that ETF’s row.

Implied Volatility Chart — A 1-year history of VIX (S&P 500), VXN (Nasdaq), and RVX (Russell 2000) implied volatility. Current values are calculated using options volatility models at the end of the day. Higher IV means higher reset caps ahead — useful context for timing new positions.
Tab Navigation
The report is organized into 8 tabs by buffer structure: 100% Buffer, Standard 9%, Buffer 10-15%, Buffer 20%+, Uncapped, Dual Direction, 3&6 Month Buffers, and Specialty (accelerated 2x/3x products). Click a tab to see only the ETFs in that category.
Expand Sections That Interest You
Within each tab, ETFs are grouped into Near Entry (closest to optimal entry point), Near Cap (approaching ceiling — time to consider rolling), and All Others (the complete universe for that buffer type). Click the section header to expand or collapse it. Near Cap sections start open because they are time-sensitive alerts; All Others starts collapsed.
Roll Option Chips (on Near Cap ETFs)
When an ETF is approaching its cap, the system automatically scans the same tab’s Near Entry list for the best replacement and shows a 🔄 Roll → TICKER chip right under the ticker symbol.

• Green chip — Exact match: same underlying index and same buffer %, freshly reset. Hover / tap for “Same buffer & index, just reset”.
• Amber chip with ∼ — Partial match: same underlying index, different buffer. Hover / tap shows which buffer the candidate has (e.g., “10% buf”).
• No chip — No suitable replacement exists in the current report.

Click the chip to jump directly to that suggested ETF’s row, so you can compare side-by-side before rolling.
Sort to Find What Matters
Click any column header on desktop to sort that section. On mobile, use the sort bar below each table. Try sorting Near Entry by Distance from Target Range to see which ETFs are closest to the ideal starting point, or by Cap Yield for the highest annualized return potential, or by Days to see what resets soonest.
Use Filters to Narrow Down
The provider, period, and status chips at the top let you isolate specific fund families, time horizons, or signal types. The ticker search box lets you jump straight to a specific ETF regardless of tab.
View Details & Payoff Curves
Click "View" on any ETF row to open a side panel with the full payoff curve, key metrics, and position visualization. This shows you exactly where the ETF sits within its outcome period.
Toggle Data Lite Mode
The Data Heavy / Data Lite toggle at the top right simplifies the view by hiding less critical columns. Useful for a quick scan on mobile.
Section Guide
Near Entry — ETFs trading closest to their ideal starting band (per-period optimal range), with maximum cap and buffer intact. Sorted by distance from target range.

Near Cap — ETFs nearing their maximum return. Upside is limited; each entry shows a Roll Option chip with a suggested replacement ETF.

Acceleration Zone — Leveraged ETFs (2x/3x) with multiplied upside. Position relative to the trigger threshold is key.

Dual Direction — ETFs that participate in both up and down index moves. Symmetry analysis matters here.

All Others — The rest of the ETF universe for that tab’s buffer type. Collapsed by default — expand to see every fund with basic metrics.
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Glossary of Terms
Remaining Cap (Rem. Cap)
The maximum upside return still available before the fund hits its ceiling for the period. Higher = more room to grow.
Remaining Buffer (Rem. Buf)
~15% current level of downside protection by the end of the outcome period.
Days
Calendar days left until the outcome period resets. At reset, the fund starts a new cap and buffer cycle.
DBB (Downside Before Buffer)
The amount of fund loss before the buffer starts.
Cap Yield (Cap Yld)
The remaining cap expressed as an annualized return. Lets you compare ETFs with different time horizons on equal footing.
Probability (Prob.)
Model-estimated likelihood that the index will reach the cap level by expiration. Based on current implied volatility and time remaining.
Target Range
The fund is trading closest to its starting price minus the fund fee — the ideal entry zone where you get the most cap and the most buffer.
Extended Range
Still near the starting price but slightly outside the tightest zone. Cap and buffer are still largely intact.
Near Cap
The fund is at or near its maximum return for the period. Little upside remains, but downside risk is still present.
Acceleration Zone
Leveraged ETFs (2x or 3x) that multiply index gains above a threshold. Position matters — being near the start or threshold changes the risk/reward.
% Cap Used / % Buffer Used
How much of the original cap or buffer has already been consumed by index movement since the period started.

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