- ISIN
- US45782C7974
- CUSIP
- 45782C797
- Issuer
- Innovator
- Inception Date
- Sep 28, 2018
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Cboe S&P 500 15% Buffer Protect October Series Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $970M
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Performance
POCT Performance Chart
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October (POCT) is up 5.4% since the beginning of the year. POCT is currently trading at $46 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of POCT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,592.
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Returns By Period
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October (POCT) has returned 5.35% so far this year and 14.53% over the past 12 months.
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October
- 1D
- -0.02%
- 1M
- 0.54%
- YTD
- 5.35%
- 6M
- 5.34%
- 1Y
- 14.53%
- 3Y*
- 11.75%
- 5Y*
- 9.75%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
POCT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2018, POCT's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -6.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, POCT closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.67% | -0.17% | -2.33% | 5.27% | 2.01% | -0.04% | 5.35% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.32% | -0.27% | -2.83% | -0.31% | 3.61% | 2.92% | 1.48% | 1.43% | 1.39% | 0.84% | 0.48% | 0.57% | 11.00% |
| 2024 | 1.05% | 1.81% | 0.89% | -0.40% | 1.77% | 0.76% | 0.62% | 0.73% | 0.36% | -0.69% | 3.00% | -0.69% | 9.54% |
| 2023 | 4.06% | -1.05% | 2.16% | 1.42% | 1.01% | 3.29% | 0.81% | 0.77% | -0.12% | -0.99% | 5.31% | 2.01% | 20.12% |
| 2022 | -1.60% | -1.08% | 1.99% | -4.18% | 0.55% | -3.64% | 3.74% | -0.69% | -1.00% | 3.74% | 3.10% | -1.80% | -1.26% |
| 2021 | -1.15% | 1.35% | 2.26% | 0.95% | 0.52% | 0.67% | 0.19% | 0.27% | 0.29% | 2.68% | -0.97% | 2.10% | 9.46% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October has an annualized alpha of 2.23%, beta of 0.48, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2018.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (42.01%) than losses (39.69%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.23% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.48 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
- 2.23%
- Beta
- 0.48
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 42.01%
- Downside Capture
- 39.69%
Expense Ratio
POCT has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
POCT ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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 U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October (POCT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| POCT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.34 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.63 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.47 | 1.37 | +0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.32 | 2.78 | +0.53 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.85 | 12.44 | +4.41 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Innovator U.S. Equity 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 | $0.56 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Innovator U.S. Equity 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 U.S. Equity 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 U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October was 18.80%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 79 trading sessions.
The current Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October drawdown is 0.41%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -18.80%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 26dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -10.24%Dec 2018 | 2mo 22d | 3mo 12d | 6mo 4dOct 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.22%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 29d | 3mo 16dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -9.66%Jun 2022 | 5mo 13d | 5mo 17d | 11moJan 2022 - Nov 2022 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.40%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 14d | 1mo 16dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| POCT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.80% | -56.78% | +37.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.40% | -9.10% | +4.70% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.22% | -18.90% | +8.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -10.22% | -25.43% | +15.21% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.41% | -1.80% | +1.39% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.49% | -10.71% | +9.22% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.86% | 2.03% | -1.17% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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