- Issuer
- Innovator
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 2019
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $239M
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Performance
NOCT Performance Chart
Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October (NOCT) is up 7.7% since the beginning of the year. NOCT is currently trading at $62 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NOCT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,658.
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Returns By Period
Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October (NOCT) has returned 7.74% so far this year and 17.50% over the past 12 months.
Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October
- 1D
- -0.03%
- 1M
- 2.67%
- YTD
- 7.74%
- 6M
- 7.82%
- 1Y
- 17.50%
- 3Y*
- 15.03%
- 5Y*
- 10.64%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.68%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.10%
- 1Y
- 27.46%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
NOCT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2019, NOCT's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.
Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -7.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, NOCT closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -4.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.79% | -1.04% | -2.43% | 7.64% | 2.86% | 0.00% | 7.74% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.42% | -0.87% | -3.69% | 0.88% | 5.08% | 3.42% | 1.51% | 1.07% | 1.60% | 1.60% | -0.20% | 0.55% | 12.81% |
| 2024 | 1.18% | 2.01% | 0.64% | -0.71% | 2.50% | 1.27% | 0.30% | 0.92% | 0.56% | -0.39% | 3.02% | 0.26% | 12.10% |
| 2023 | 6.74% | -0.11% | 4.74% | 1.15% | 2.80% | 2.26% | 0.89% | 0.55% | 0.69% | -0.71% | 5.72% | 2.63% | 30.67% |
| 2022 | -2.58% | -1.98% | 2.23% | -7.12% | -0.11% | -4.12% | 7.08% | -1.30% | -6.65% | 1.99% | 3.40% | -4.19% | -13.42% |
| 2021 | -0.47% | 0.70% | 1.97% | 2.06% | 0.33% | 1.71% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0.28% | 2.77% | 0.15% | 0.83% | 12.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October has an annualized alpha of 3.66%, beta of 0.47, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 02, 2019.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (47.62%) than losses (42.16%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.66% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.47 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 3.66%
- Beta
- 0.47
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 47.62%
- Downside Capture
- 42.16%
Expense Ratio
NOCT has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
NOCT ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October (NOCT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| NOCT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.40 | 2.39 | +0.01 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.38 | 3.25 | +0.12 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.43 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.10 | 3.11 | -0.01 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.45 | 14.38 | +0.07 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.07% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October was 16.21%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 154 trading sessions.
The current Innovator Growth-100 Power Buffer ETF - October drawdown is 0.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -16.21%Oct 2022 | 9mo 13d | 7mo 14d | 1y 4moJan 2022 - May 2023 |
COVID crash2020 | -13.59%Mar 2020 | 26d | 2mo 3d | 2mo 29dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -12.70%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 25d | 3mo 12dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.84%Mar 2026 | 2mo 1d | 15d | 2mo 16dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2020 pullback2020 | -4.22%Oct 2020 | 16d | 6d | 22dOct 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| NOCT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -16.21% | -56.78% | +40.57% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.84% | -9.10% | +3.26% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.70% | -18.90% | +6.20% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.21% | -25.43% | +9.22% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.03% | 0.00% | -0.03% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.34% | -10.72% | +8.38% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.25% | 1.97% | -0.72% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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