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Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 6 Mo Apr/Oct (APOC) Sharpe Ratio: 1.40

APOC's Sharpe Ratio of 1.40 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 1.40 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 15, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets.

APOC Sharpe Ratio Rank


APOC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 28.528
Below Average

APOC ranks above 28.5% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for volatility taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better consistency
  • Assess whether the volatility profile aligns with your portfolio goals

APOC Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows APOC's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.


  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 1.22 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.22 to 2.62
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.62 or higher
  • Top 1%: 7.33+
  • Median: 2.02 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 6 Mo Apr/Oct's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Defined Outcome category across multiple time periods, showing how APOC's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Apr 15, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
MMAXiShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF4.74
ZAPRInnovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr April4.10
NAPRInnovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April4.00
KAPRInnovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April3.88
PAPRInnovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April3.84
EAPRInnovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - April3.81
UAPRInnovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - April3.80
ZJANInnovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr January3.65
PSFMPacer Swan SOS Flex (April) ETF3.65
LJULInnovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July3.65
APOCInnovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 6 Mo Apr/Oct1.40

S&P 500 Index

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows APOC's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when APOC consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.


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Explore APOC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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