FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Digital Return ETF - October (DGOC) belongs to the Defined Outcome category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DGOC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DGOC
DGOC charges 0.85% annually. There are 215 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus April Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | DGOC vs APRB | |
| Aptus October Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | DGOC vs OCTB | |
| Aptus July Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | DGOC vs JULB | |
| Aptus January Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | DGOC vs JANB | |
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | DGOC vs FBUF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DGOC
Among 245 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | DGOC vs PMAP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 98 | — | Mar 2025 | DGOC vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 98 | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | DGOC vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | DGOC vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | 98 | 134.85M | Mar 2021 | DGOC vs XBAP |
Top Performing DGOC Alternatives (YTD)
DGOC is at 4.56% YTD. There are 182 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 16.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverage Shares 2x Capped Accelerated NVDA Monthly... | 16.35% | — | Aug 2025 | DGOC vs NVDO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Februa... | 13.70% | — | Jan 2025 | DGOC vs KFEB | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 13.15% | 214.51M | Mar 2020 | DGOC vs KAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 12.87% | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | DGOC vs QMAR | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March | 12.87% | — | Mar 2025 | DGOC vs TMAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DGOC
DGOC has 4.42% 1-year volatility. There are 84 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.15% | — | Mar 2025 | DGOC vs PMAP | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.24% | — | Apr 2025 | DGOC vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.30% | — | Apr 2025 | DGOC vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.34% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | DGOC vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.41% | — | Mar 2025 | DGOC vs MMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DGOC
Among 245 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.35% | — | Mar 2025 | DGOC vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | DGOC vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.40% | — | Apr 2025 | DGOC vs ZAPR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.46% | — | Mar 2025 | DGOC vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | -0.49% | 56.60M | May 2024 | DGOC vs CPSM |
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Often Compared With DGOC
Investors most often compare DGOC with PQAP, MSOO, EAPR. These 9 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF - April | Defined Outcome, Nasdaq-100 | 97 | 12.04% | 25.92M | Dec 2024 | DGOC vs PQAP | |
| Leverage Shares 2x Capped Accelerated MSTR Monthly... | Defined Outcome, Leveraged Equities | — | -26.25% | — | Aug 2025 | DGOC vs MSOO | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | Defined Outcome | 85 | 10.08% | 104.11M | Mar 2021 | DGOC vs EAPR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Nasdaq-100 | 94 | 12.30% | 2.84M | Jun 2025 | DGOC vs QB | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 97 | 2.29% | — | Jun 2024 | DGOC vs LJUL | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May | Defined Outcome | 96 | 2.36% | — | May 2025 | DGOC vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - March | Defined Outcome | 89 | 11.85% | — | Feb 2025 | DGOC vs KMAR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF - Jul... | Defined Outcome | — | 11.90% | — | Jul 2025 | DGOC vs UXJL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 98 | 8.36% | 954.02M | Apr 2019 | DGOC vs PAPR |
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