Aptus October Buffer ETF (OCTB) 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 OCTB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to OCTB
OCTB charges 0.25% annually. No ETFs in the Defined Outcome category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus April Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | OCTB vs APRB | |
| Aptus July Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | OCTB vs JULB | |
| Aptus January Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | OCTB vs JANB | |
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | OCTB vs FBUF | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - January | 0.50% | 4.58M | Dec 2024 | OCTB vs PMJA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to OCTB
Among 247 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 | OCTB vs PMAP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 98 | — | Mar 2025 | OCTB vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 98 | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | OCTB vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | OCTB vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | 98 | 134.85M | Mar 2021 | OCTB vs XBAP |
Top Performing OCTB Alternatives (YTD)
OCTB is at 6.99% YTD. There are 93 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 | OCTB vs NVDO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Februa... | 13.85% | — | Jan 2025 | OCTB vs KFEB | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 13.22% | 214.51M | Mar 2020 | OCTB vs KAPR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 12.42% | 2.84M | Jun 2025 | OCTB vs QB | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 12.12% | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | OCTB vs QMAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to OCTB
OCTB has 7.14% 1-year volatility. There are 188 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 | OCTB vs PMAP | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.25% | — | Apr 2025 | OCTB vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.31% | — | Apr 2025 | OCTB vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.36% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | OCTB vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.42% | — | Mar 2025 | OCTB vs MMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to OCTB
Among 247 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 | OCTB vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | OCTB vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.40% | — | Apr 2025 | OCTB vs ZAPR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.46% | — | Mar 2025 | OCTB vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | -0.49% | 56.60M | May 2024 | OCTB vs CPSM |
Other ETFs from Aptus Capital Advisors
The 5 most viewed Aptus Capital Advisors ETFs shown here include ACIO, ADME, DRSK and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Collared Income Opportunity ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 45 | 6.25% | 2.14B | Jul 2019 | OCTB vs ACIO | |
| Aptus Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | Hedge Fund | 52 | 8.67% | 243.07M | Jun 2016 | OCTB vs ADME | |
| Aptus Defined Risk ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 20 | 2.48% | 1.39B | Aug 2018 | OCTB vs DRSK | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 56 | 16.02% | 685.56M | Jul 2018 | OCTB vs OSCV | |
| Aptus International Drawdown Managed Equity ETF | Global Equities | 64 | 14.33% | 62.12M | Jul 2021 | OCTB vs IDME |
Often Compared With OCTB
Investors most often compare OCTB with CPNQ, JANZ, TENM. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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