Outcome Radar - May 22, 2026
Today's analysis: 11 near entry, 0 near acceleration, 43 near cap. Total 56 signals.
7 of 52 are Near Cap, with remaining cap compressed toward zero as these annual-cycle funds approach reset; existing holders may want to evaluate their positions. 1 is in Target/Extended Range — the freshest has a full 9.16% buffer and 364 days remaining — and the other 44 are mid-period.
For informational purposes, not investment advice.
| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Cap Yld⇅ |
Prob.⇅ | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Range |
FMAYSPY10% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~15.8% | ~9.2% | 364 | ~-1.3% | ~15.8% | ~21% |
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| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Cap Yld⇅ |
Prob.⇅ | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Cap | TJUNEEM10% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~0.3% | ~21.0% | 27 | ~-15.8% | ~4.2% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | JUNTSPY10% Buffer Annual |
AllianzIM™ | ~0.3% | ~15.1% | 9 | ~-13.5% | ~12.6% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | QJUNQQQ10% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~0.5% | ~18.4% | 27 | ~-15.2% | ~6.4% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | BJUNSPY9% Buffer Annual |
Innovator™ | ~0.1% | ~13.7% | 9 | ~-14.1% | ~2.8% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | FJUNSPY10% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~0.5% | ~15.1% | 27 | ~-12.9% | ~6.8% | ~95% | |
| Near Cap | JULTSPY10% Buffer Annual |
AllianzIM™ | ~1.2% | ~12.7% | 39 | ~-12.4% | ~10.9% | ~79% | |
| Near Cap | BJULSPY9% Buffer Annual |
Innovator™ | ~1.1% | ~11.3% | 39 | ~-13.0% | ~10.8% | ~77% |
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12 of 88 annual-cycle funds are approaching the top of their payoff curves and may warrant roll evaluation by existing holders; 6 are in Target/Extended Range, with the freshest carrying a 14.67% buffer and 343 days remaining against an IWM underlying. The remaining 70 are mid-period. On further upside, additional funds would compress toward the Near-Cap threshold.
For informational purposes, not investment advice.
| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Cap Yld⇅ |
Prob.⇅ | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Range |
IMAREFA15% Buffer Annual |
Innovator™ | ~13.5% | ~13.6% | 282 | ~-0.4% | ~17.5% | ~20% | |
| Extended Range |
KMAYIWM15% Buffer Annual |
Innovator™ | ~16.6% | ~14.7% | 343 | ~-1.7% | ~17.7% | ~20% | |
| Extended Range |
SMAYIWM15% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~17.1% | ~14.6% | 364 | ~-1.9% | ~17.1% | ~20% | |
| Extended Range |
QMMYQQQ15% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~16.2% | ~14.2% | 364 | ~-1.4% | ~16.2% | ~20% | |
| Extended Range |
GMAYSPY15% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~12.6% | ~14.2% | 364 | ~-1.2% | ~12.6% | ~26% | |
| Extended Range |
XMAYSPY15% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~9.9% | ~14.3% | 364 | ~-1.1% | ~9.9% | ~31% |
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| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Cap Yld⇅ |
Prob.⇅ | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Cap | NJUNQQQ15% Buffer Annual |
Innovator™ | ~0.1% | ~24.8% | 9 | ~-13.5% | ~3.2% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | KJUNIWM15% Buffer Annual |
Innovator™ | ~0.1% | ~23.7% | 9 | ~-14.6% | ~3.6% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | PJUNSPY15% Buffer Annual |
Innovator™ | ~0.0% | ~21.2% | 9 | ~-11.3% | ~1.2% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | EJULEEM15% Buffer Annual |
Innovator™ | ~0.7% | ~26.1% | 39 | ~-11.8% | ~6.1% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | XJUNSPY15% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~0.3% | ~22.6% | 27 | ~-9.4% | ~4.3% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | NJULQQQ15% Buffer Annual |
Innovator™ | ~0.6% | ~22.0% | 39 | ~-12.4% | ~6.0% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | KJULIWM15% Buffer Annual |
Innovator™ | ~0.9% | ~21.0% | 39 | ~-14.1% | ~8.2% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | GJUNSPY15% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~0.4% | ~21.1% | 27 | ~-10.8% | ~4.9% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | YJUNEFA15% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~0.7% | ~18.6% | 27 | ~-11.0% | ~9.5% | ~91% | |
| Near Cap | PJULSPY15% Buffer Annual |
Innovator™ | ~0.6% | ~18.9% | 39 | ~-10.4% | ~6.0% | ~90% | |
| Near Cap | XJULSPY15% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~0.9% | ~19.7% | 56 | ~-8.5% | ~5.9% | ~86% | |
| Near Cap | IJUNEFA15% Buffer Annual |
Innovator™ | ~0.3% | ~14.9% | 9 | ~-12.7% | ~11.8% | ~83% |
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7 of 52 are Near Cap, approaching the top of their payoff curves and the end of their annual reset cycles—existing holders may want to evaluate their positions. 2 are in Target/Extended Range, including one SPY-based fund with a full buffer intact and 364 days remaining. The other 43 are mid-period; on a pullback, some of those could move back toward Target/Extended Range.
For informational purposes, not investment advice.
| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Cap Yld⇅ |
Prob.⇅ | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Range |
DMAYSPY25% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~12.3% | ~24.1% | 364 | ~-6.2% | ~12.3% | ~26% | |
| Extended Range |
MAYMSPY50% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~6.1% | ~99.1% | 364 | ~-0.9% | ~6.1% | ~38% |
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| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Cap Yld⇅ |
Prob.⇅ | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Cap | JUNWSPY20% Buffer Annual |
AllianzIM™ | ~0.2% | ~26.6% | 9 | ~-9.9% | ~7.3% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | UJUNSPY30% Ultra Buffer |
Innovator™ | ~0.0% | ~33.2% | 9 | ~-15.2% | ~1.2% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | JUNMSPY50% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~0.3% | ~66.9% | 27 | ~-6.4% | ~3.8% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | DJUNSPY25% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~0.4% | ~28.9% | 27 | ~-15.1% | ~5.8% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | QCJLQQQ20% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~1.1% | ~27.3% | 56 | ~-9.9% | ~7.2% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | JULWSPY20% Buffer Annual |
AllianzIM™ | ~0.8% | ~24.5% | 39 | ~-9.0% | ~7.6% | ~93% | |
| Near Cap | UJULSPY30% Ultra Buffer |
Innovator™ | ~0.8% | ~31.6% | 39 | ~-14.3% | ~7.5% | ~91% |
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2 of 26 uncapped annual-cycle funds are in Target/Extended Range tonight; the other 24 are mid-period. The freshest of the two carries a 14.52% buffer with 223 days remaining and a -3.01% downside before buffer kicks in, on an EFA underlying. On a pullback, mid-period funds could migrate into Target/Extended Range and warrant a closer look.
For informational purposes, not investment advice.
| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Thresh.⇅ | Prob. | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Range |
JANIEFA15% Uncapped Buffer |
AllianzIM™ | ~0.0% | ~14.5% | 223 | ~-3.0% | ~2.4% Spread | N/A | |
| Target Range |
MAYUSPY15% Uncapped Buffer |
AllianzIM™ | ~0.0% | ~14.3% | 343 | ~-3.2% | ~3.6% Spread | N/A |
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2 of 30 are approaching the top of their payoff curve and reset cycle; existing holders may evaluate their options. 1 is in Target/Extended Range with a full 50.73% buffer and 329 days remaining. The other 27 are mid-period across annual and two-year cycles.
For informational purposes, not investment advice.
| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Cap Yld⇅ |
Prob.⇅ | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Range |
APXMSPY100% Buffer Annual |
First Trust™ | ~5.4% | ~50.7% | 329 | ~-1.6% | ~6.0% | ~47% |
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| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Cap Yld⇅ |
Prob.⇅ | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Cap | ZJUNSPY100% Protection |
Innovator™ | ~0.1% | ~93.2% | 9 | ~-6.8% | ~4.5% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | AJULSPY100% Protection |
Innovator™ | ~0.4% | ~84.5% | 39 | ~-15.5% | ~3.4% | >95% |
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Protection
4 of 25 dual-direction funds are approaching the top of their payoff curve and may warrant roll evaluation by existing holders; the remaining 21 are mid-period. All 25 are annual-cycle funds, predominantly referenced to SPY.
For informational purposes, not investment advice.
| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Cap Yld⇅ |
Prob.⇅ | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Cap | DDFLSPYDual Direction 15% Annual |
Innovator™ | ~0.4% | ~21.5% | 39 | ~-7.8% | ~3.8% | ~48% | |
| Near Cap | DDNQQQQDual Direction 5% Quarterly |
Innovator™ | ~0.4% | ~17.2% | 39 | ~-6.1% | ~4.0% | ~48% | |
| Near Cap | DDSQSPYDual Direction 5% Quarterly |
Innovator™ | ~0.5% | ~11.9% | 39 | ~-4.9% | ~4.3% | ~47% | |
| Near Cap | DDTLSPYDual Direction 10% Annual |
Innovator™ | ~0.7% | ~14.4% | 39 | ~-10.8% | ~6.1% | ~46% |
Direction 15% Annual
Direction 5% Quarterly
Direction 5% Quarterly
Direction 10% Annual
5 of 23 funds are approaching the top of their payoff curves, with remaining cap compressing toward zero — existing holders may want to evaluate their positions ahead of reset. The other 18 are mid-period across a mix of 17 quarterly and 6 six-month cycles, with no funds currently in Target/Extended Range. Underlying exposure skews heavily domestic, with 12 of 23 funds referencing SPY.
For informational purposes, not investment advice.
| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Cap Yld⇅ |
Prob.⇅ | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Cap | QBQFQQQ15% Buffer Quarterly |
AllianzIM™ | ~0.2% | ~27.9% | 39 | ~-3.5% | ~2.0% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | QBUFQQQ10% Buffer Quarterly |
Innovator™ | ~0.5% | ~22.6% | 39 | ~-4.7% | ~4.7% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | QBQVQQQ5% Buffer Quarterly |
AllianzIM™ | ~0.4% | ~16.1% | 39 | ~-7.1% | ~3.8% | >95% | |
| Near Cap | QBSVSPY5% Buffer Quarterly |
AllianzIM™ | ~0.6% | ~11.2% | 39 | ~-5.6% | ~5.1% | ~87% | |
| Near Cap | SIXDSPY10% Buffer 6-Month |
AllianzIM™ | ~0.6% | ~10.3% | 9 | ~-6.9% | ~22.3% | ~62% |
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6 of 15 accelerated funds are at their starting thresholds, with 8 mid-period and 1 approaching the top of its payoff curve — the latter may warrant roll evaluation by existing holders. The at-threshold group spans SPY, QQQ, VOO, and GLD underlyings, with the freshest carrying a 9% buffer and 131 days remaining in its annual cycle. On further upside, mid-period funds would migrate toward the cap.
For informational purposes, not investment advice.
| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Cap Yld⇅ |
Prob.⇅ | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Range |
BGLDGLD10% Buffer Quarterly |
First Trust™ | ~18.3% | ~2.1% | 7 | 0.0% | ~953% | ~0% |
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| Status⇅ | Ticker | Provider | Rem. Cap⇅ |
Rem. Buf⇅ |
Days⇅ | DBB⇅ | Cap Yld⇅ |
Prob.⇅ | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near Cap | QTJLQQQ3x Accelerated |
Innovator™ | ~0.6% | ~0.0% | 39 | — | ~5.8% | ~90% | |
| Near Cap | XBJLSPY2x Accelerated |
Innovator™ | ~0.6% | ~9.0% | 39 | 0.0% | ~5.5% | ~90% | |
| Near Cap | XDQQQQQ2x Accelerated |
Innovator™ | ~0.7% | ~0.0% | 39 | — | ~6.8% | ~90% | |
| Near Cap | XDSQVOO2x Accelerated |
Innovator™ | ~1.0% | ~0.0% | 39 | — | ~9.1% | ~65% | |
| Near Cap | XTJLSPY2x Accelerated |
Innovator™ | ~0.6% | ~0.0% | 39 | — | ~6.0% | ~90% | |
| Near Cap | XBOCSPY2x Accelerated |
Innovator™ | ~3.5% | ~9.0% | 131 | 0.0% | ~9.7% | ~35% |
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• 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.
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