Outcome Radar - Nightly Defined Outcome Intelligence - March 27, 2026
March 27, 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!
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278
ETFs Analyzed
72
Near Entry
2
Uncapped
3
Accel. Zone
19
Near Cap
Step 3 of 8
The Opportunity Score
The flagship feature — a proprietary that goes up to a 10.0 composite metric ranking every ETF by mathematical favorability based on the 3 metrics.
It combines three factors: Excess Upside (cap yield minus T-Bill rate), Cap Probability (likelihood of reaching the cap), and Buffer Quality (how much protection remains).
Use the colored filter pills to instantly filter the entire report by score threshold.
Quick Filter: Click "≥7" for top-tier only. "Show All" resets.
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★ OPPORTUNITY SCORE
≥7≥5≥2≥0<0N/AShow All
Step 4 of 8
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 does not fall into any category it WILL NOT show up in the ticker search.
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.
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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 Score descending is the fastest way to find top opportunities.
Look for: Scores 7+, high cap yield, high probability, and intact buffers (low DBB).
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🎯 Near Original Entry 50
Status
Ticker
Score
Cap Yld
Extended
KJAN
10.0
~20.8%
Target
IJAN
8.4
~17.9%
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, Score.
Provider Link — Direct link to the fund's page for more info.
Close the panel with the × button, clicking outside, or pressing Escape.
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KJAN
Innovator ETFs™ · IWM – 15% Buffer
Extended Range
Modeled Outcome Profile at Expiration
Target Range
Extended Range
Loss Zone
Before Fees
After Fees
~3%
% Cap Used
~5%
% Buffer Used
10.0
Score
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.
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🎯 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.
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. The Opportunity Score is model-based and not predictive of future performance. Not investment advice.
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278
ETFs Analyzed
73
Near Entry
3
Uncapped
1
Accel. Zone
17
Near Cap
1 Mo T-Bill
3.64%
3 Mo T-Bill
3.65%
6 Mo T-Bill
3.53%
12 Mo T-Bill
3.58%
SPY IV
23.6%
QQQ IV
26.8%
IWM IV
32.4%
EFA IV
28.0%
EEM IV
38.1%
RSP IV
22.4%
★ Opportunity Score*
≥7≥5≥2≥0<0N/AShow All
Show Details ▼
⚠ The score filter above controls which ETFs are visible across all sections. Tap a score level to adjust, or “Show All” to see everything.
The Opportunity Score is a proprietary mathematical model designed to provide a uniform quantitative comparison of Defined Outcome ETFs with varying parameters. The scale is 0–10; a higher score identifies a mathematically favorable profile based on modeled outcomes at expiration.
Methodology
The score is computed from three independently derived components:
1. Excess Upside
Remaining annualized cap yield minus the risk-free rate (current T-Bill yield). Measures how much potential return exceeds a zero-risk alternative if held to expiration.
2. Cap Probability
Statistical estimate of the likelihood the index will reach the cap level by expiration. Derived from implied volatility and time remaining using a log-normal distribution model.
3. Buffer Quality
Evaluates how much downside protection remains intact relative to the original buffer level. A fully intact buffer contributes more favorably to the composite score.
These three components are combined into a weighted composite normalized to a 0–10 scale. The score applies only to standard buffered entry sections (Near Original Entry, Ultra Buffer, 100% Protection). Acceleration Zone, Dual Direction, and Near Cap sections are exempt because their payoff mechanics differ materially from standard capped-buffer structures.
Important Disclosure
All mathematical observations presented in this report are based on modeled outcomes at expiration using current market data. They are hypothetical, do not reflect actual trading results, and are not predictive of future performance. The model does not account for intra-period price volatility, secondary market liquidity, bid-ask spreads, or early exit scenarios. Different models, assumptions, or time horizons may produce materially different results. This score is provided for informational comparison purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
↔ Dual Direction — Symmetric Participation Analysis 8
Status
Ticker
Provider
Rem. Cap⇅
Rem. Buf⇅
Days⇅
DBB⇅
Cap Yld⇅
Prob.⇅
View
Target Range
DDTOSPYDual Direction 10% Annual
Innovator™
~12.1%
~6.6%
188
~-0.5%
~23.5%
~22%
Target Range
DDFDSPYDual Direction 15% Annual
Innovator™
~9.7%
~10.0%
249
—
~14.3%
~29%
Extended Range
DLAGSPYDual Direction 10% Annual
First Trust™
~9.6%
~6.3%
148
~-1.1%
~23.6%
~24%
Extended Range
DDFOSPYDual Direction 15% Annual
Innovator™
~7.3%
~10.6%
188
~-1.7%
~14.1%
~32%
Extended Range
DDFNSPYDual Direction 15% Annual
Innovator™
~9.5%
~9.6%
219
~-0.5%
~15.8%
~29%
Extended Range
DDTNSPYDual Direction 10% Annual
Innovator™
~15.2%
~6.0%
219
—
~25.3%
~18%
Extended Range
DLNVSPYDual Direction 10% Annual
First Trust™
~12.8%
~7.0%
239
~-1.1%
~19.6%
~23%
Extended Range
DDFJSPYDual Direction 15% Annual
Innovator™
~9.7%
~10.8%
280
—
~12.6%
~30%
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DDTODual Direction 10% Annual
Target Range
▼
188
Days
~12.1%
Rem. Cap
~6.6%
Rem. Buf
~-0.5%
DBB
~23.5%
Cap Yld
~22%
Cap Prob
DDFDDual Direction 15% Annual
Target Range
▼
249
Days
~9.7%
Rem. Cap
~10.0%
Rem. Buf
—
DBB
~14.3%
Cap Yld
~29%
Cap Prob
DLAGDual Direction 10% Annual
Extended Range
▼
148
Days
~9.6%
Rem. Cap
~6.3%
Rem. Buf
~-1.1%
DBB
~23.6%
Cap Yld
~24%
Cap Prob
DDFODual Direction 15% Annual
Extended Range
▼
188
Days
~7.3%
Rem. Cap
~10.6%
Rem. Buf
~-1.7%
DBB
~14.1%
Cap Yld
~32%
Cap Prob
DDFNDual Direction 15% Annual
Extended Range
▼
219
Days
~9.5%
Rem. Cap
~9.6%
Rem. Buf
~-0.5%
DBB
~15.8%
Cap Yld
~29%
Cap Prob
DDTNDual Direction 10% Annual
Extended Range
▼
219
Days
~15.2%
Rem. Cap
~6.0%
Rem. Buf
—
DBB
~25.3%
Cap Yld
~18%
Cap Prob
DLNVDual Direction 10% Annual
Extended Range
▼
239
Days
~12.8%
Rem. Cap
~7.0%
Rem. Buf
~-1.1%
DBB
~19.6%
Cap Yld
~23%
Cap Prob
DDFJDual Direction 15% Annual
Extended Range
▼
280
Days
~9.7%
Rem. Cap
~10.8%
Rem. Buf
—
DBB
~12.6%
Cap Yld
~30%
Cap Prob
🚀 Acceleration Thresholds 6
Reset Proximity 2
Identifies funds priced near their initial outcome period parameters with multiplier triggers available.
Status
Ticker
Provider
Rem. Cap⇅
Rem. Buf⇅
Days⇅
DBB⇅
Cap Yld⇅
Prob.⇅
View
Accel Zone
XBOCSPY2x Accelerated
Innovator™
~11.3%
~9.0%
188
—
~22.0%
~15%
Accel Zone
XTOCSPY2x Accelerated
Innovator™
~15.9%
~0.0%
188
—
~30.8%
~15%
Sort by:
XBOC2x Accelerated
Accel Zone
▼
188
Days
~11.3%
Rem. Cap
~9.0%
Rem. Buf
—
DBB
~22.0%
Cap Yld
~15%
Cap Prob
XTOC2x Accelerated
Accel Zone
▼
188
Days
~15.9%
Rem. Cap
~0.0%
Rem. Buf
—
DBB
~30.8%
Cap Yld
~15%
Cap Prob
Trigger Proximity 1
Identifies funds within 1% of the mathematical participation trigger for accelerated upside.
Status
Ticker
Provider
Rem. Cap⇅
Rem. Buf⇅
Days⇅
DBB⇅
Cap Yld⇅
Prob.⇅
View
Accel Zone
XTJLSPY2x Accelerated
Innovator™
~8.1%
~0.0%
96
—
~30.7%
~30%
Sort by:
XTJL2x Accelerated
Accel Zone
▼
96
Days
~8.1%
Rem. Cap
~0.0%
Rem. Buf
—
DBB
~30.7%
Cap Yld
~30%
Cap Prob
Max Cap Proximity 3
Identifies funds currently priced near their maximum stated potential return for the outcome period. Additional upside is mathematically limited.
Status
Ticker
Provider
Rem. Cap⇅
Rem. Buf⇅
Days⇅
DBB⇅
Cap Yld⇅
Prob.⇅
View
Near Cap
QTAPQQQ3x Accelerated
Innovator™
~0.1%
~0.0%
5
—
~3.6%
~90%
Near Cap
XBAPSPY2x Accelerated
Innovator™
~0.1%
~9.0%
5
—
~5.1%
~90%
Near Cap
XTAPSPY2x Accelerated
Innovator™
~0.1%
~0.0%
5
—
~6.6%
~90%
Sort by:
QTAP3x Accelerated
Near Cap
▼
5
Days
~0.1%
Rem. Cap
~0.0%
Rem. Buf
—
DBB
~3.6%
Cap Yld
~90%
Cap Prob
XBAP2x Accelerated
Near Cap
▼
5
Days
~0.1%
Rem. Cap
~9.0%
Rem. Buf
—
DBB
~5.1%
Cap Yld
~90%
Cap Prob
XTAP2x Accelerated
Near Cap
▼
5
Days
~0.1%
Rem. Cap
~0.0%
Rem. Buf
—
DBB
~6.6%
Cap Yld
~90%
Cap Prob
▲ Near Cap — At or Near Maximum Period Return 14
Status
Ticker
Provider
Rem. Cap⇅
Rem. Buf⇅
Days⇅
DBB⇅
Cap Yld⇅
Prob.⇅
View
Near Cap
AAPRSPY100% Protection
Innovator™
~0.1%
~84.4%
5
~-15.6%
~5.1%
>95%
Near Cap
APRTSPY10% Buffer Annual
AllianzIM™
~1.3%
~9.5%
5
~-12.4%
~97.1%
>95%
Near Cap
APRWSPY20% Buffer Annual
AllianzIM™
~0.3%
~20.9%
5
~-9.7%
~20.4%
>95%
Near Cap
EAPREEM15% Buffer Annual
Innovator™
~0.4%
~20.3%
5
~-12.7%
~27.7%
>95%
Near Cap
KAPRIWM15% Buffer Annual
Innovator™
~0.4%
~16.4%
5
~-15.1%
~27.7%
>95%
Near Cap
NAPRQQQ15% Buffer Annual
Innovator™
~0.1%
~17.1%
5
~-13.4%
~8.0%
>95%
Near Cap
PAPRSPY15% Buffer Annual
Innovator™
~0.4%
~15.5%
5
~-10.8%
~29.9%
>95%
Near Cap
UAPRSPY30% Ultra Buffer
Innovator™
~0.4%
~28.4%
5
~-15.2%
~27.7%
>95%
Near Cap
ZAPRSPY100% Protection
Innovator™
~0.1%
~93.0%
5
~-7.0%
~3.6%
>95%
Near Cap
APXMSPY100% Buffer Annual
First Trust™
~0.2%
~93.4%
22
~-6.6%
~4.0%
>95%
Near Cap
DAPRSPY25% Buffer Annual
First Trust™
~0.8%
~26.6%
22
~-16.3%
~14.1%
>95%
Near Cap
FAPRSPY10% Buffer Annual
First Trust™
~1.4%
~12.1%
22
~-14.4%
~22.9%
>95%
Near Cap
GAPRSPY15% Buffer Annual
First Trust™
~0.9%
~18.3%
22
~-12.3%
~14.9%
>95%
Near Cap
QCAPQQQ10% Buffer Annual
First Trust™
~0.7%
~25.5%
22
~-12.5%
~11.4%
>95%
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AAPR100% Protection
Near Cap
▼
5
Days
~0.1%
Rem. Cap
~84.4%
Rem. Buf
~-15.6%
DBB
~5.1%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
APRT10% Buffer Annual
Near Cap
▼
5
Days
~1.3%
Rem. Cap
~9.5%
Rem. Buf
~-12.4%
DBB
~97.1%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
APRW20% Buffer Annual
Near Cap
▼
5
Days
~0.3%
Rem. Cap
~20.9%
Rem. Buf
~-9.7%
DBB
~20.4%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
EAPR15% Buffer Annual
Near Cap
▼
5
Days
~0.4%
Rem. Cap
~20.3%
Rem. Buf
~-12.7%
DBB
~27.7%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
KAPR15% Buffer Annual
Near Cap
▼
5
Days
~0.4%
Rem. Cap
~16.4%
Rem. Buf
~-15.1%
DBB
~27.7%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
NAPR15% Buffer Annual
Near Cap
▼
5
Days
~0.1%
Rem. Cap
~17.1%
Rem. Buf
~-13.4%
DBB
~8.0%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
PAPR15% Buffer Annual
Near Cap
▼
5
Days
~0.4%
Rem. Cap
~15.5%
Rem. Buf
~-10.8%
DBB
~29.9%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
UAPR30% Ultra Buffer
Near Cap
▼
5
Days
~0.4%
Rem. Cap
~28.4%
Rem. Buf
~-15.2%
DBB
~27.7%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
ZAPR100% Protection
Near Cap
▼
5
Days
~0.1%
Rem. Cap
~93.0%
Rem. Buf
~-7.0%
DBB
~3.6%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
APXM100% Buffer Annual
Near Cap
▼
22
Days
~0.2%
Rem. Cap
~93.4%
Rem. Buf
~-6.6%
DBB
~4.0%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
DAPR25% Buffer Annual
Near Cap
▼
22
Days
~0.8%
Rem. Cap
~26.6%
Rem. Buf
~-16.3%
DBB
~14.1%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
FAPR10% Buffer Annual
Near Cap
▼
22
Days
~1.4%
Rem. Cap
~12.1%
Rem. Buf
~-14.4%
DBB
~22.9%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
GAPR15% Buffer Annual
Near Cap
▼
22
Days
~0.9%
Rem. Cap
~18.3%
Rem. Buf
~-12.3%
DBB
~14.9%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
QCAP10% Buffer Annual
Near Cap
▼
22
Days
~0.7%
Rem. Cap
~25.5%
Rem. Buf
~-12.5%
DBB
~11.4%
Cap Yld
>95%
Cap Prob
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.
The Opportunity Score* and 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.
* The Opportunity Score is a proprietary mathematical model provided for informational comparison purposes only. It is not an indicator of future performance, and different models may produce significantly different results.
The Opportunity Score key at the top controls which ETFs are visible. A higher minimum (like ≥7) surfaces the most mathematically favorable profiles based on modeled outcomes at expiration. Tap "Show All" to clear the filter and see everything. The score is a composite of three components — excess upside vs. T-Bills, cap probability, and buffer quality — and applies only to standard buffered sections. Acceleration, Dual Direction, and Near Cap sections are exempt. All scores are model-based and not predictive of future results.
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.
Asymmetry Ratio — A proprietary indicator that 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.
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.
Top Cap Yield — The 10 ETFs with the highest annualized remaining cap. Cap Yield normalizes different time horizons so you can compare a fund with 60 days left to one with 300 days left on equal footing. Grade reflects overall attractiveness.
Implied Volatility Chart — A 1-year history of VIX (S&P 500), VXN (Nasdaq), and RVX (Russell 2000) implied volatility. Higher IV means higher reset caps ahead — useful context for timing new positions.
Expand Sections That Interest You
Each section is collapsed by default. Click the section header to expand it and see the ETFs inside. Near Cap sections start open since they are time-sensitive alerts.
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 by Cap Yield to find the best 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.
View Details & Payoff Curves
Click "View" on any ETF 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 Original Entry — Best entry points: ETFs trading closest to their starting price with maximum cap and buffer intact.
Acceleration Zone — Leveraged ETFs (2x/3x) with multiplied upside. Position relative to the trigger threshold is key.
Approaching Cap — ETFs nearing their maximum return. Upside is limited; useful for deciding whether to hold or roll.
Dual Direction — ETFs that participate in both up and down index moves. Score does not apply; symmetry analysis matters instead.
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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.
Opportunity Score
A 0–10 composite derived from three modeled components: (1) Excess Upside vs. T-Bills, (2) Probability of reaching cap at expiration, and (3) Buffer quality. All observations are based on modeled outcomes at expiration and are not predictive of future results. Does not apply to Acceleration, Dual Direction, or Near Cap sections.
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.