Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - October (UOCT)
UOCT is a passive ETF by Innovator tracking the investment results of the Cboe S&P 500 30% (-5% to -35%) Buffer Protect October Series Index. UOCT launched on Oct 1, 2018 and has a 0.79% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US45782C8212
45782C821
Oct 1, 2018
North America (U.S.)
1x
Cboe S&P 500 30% (-5% to -35%) Buffer Protect October Series Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
UOCT features an expense ratio of 0.79%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - October, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - October had a return of 8.84% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.04% in the last 12 months.
UOCT
8.84%
0.14%
2.95%
9.04%
7.18%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of UOCT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.90% | 1.87% | 0.96% | -0.48% | 1.71% | 0.76% | 0.58% | 0.64% | 0.37% | -0.20% | 2.39% | 8.84% | |
| 2023 | 3.48% | -0.74% | 1.78% | 1.30% | 1.00% | 2.36% | 0.87% | 0.66% | 0.63% | -1.02% | 5.03% | 2.02% | 18.66% |
| 2022 | -1.09% | -0.96% | 1.32% | -3.29% | -0.04% | -3.62% | 2.77% | -2.29% | -0.87% | 2.82% | 2.52% | -1.45% | -4.35% |
| 2021 | -1.04% | 0.71% | 1.56% | 0.66% | 0.29% | 0.69% | 0.07% | 0.36% | -0.25% | 1.94% | -0.53% | 1.24% | 5.83% |
| 2020 | -0.03% | -2.81% | -5.12% | 5.30% | 2.19% | 0.69% | 1.89% | 1.69% | 0.58% | -0.89% | 3.65% | 1.01% | 8.03% |
| 2019 | 2.92% | 1.63% | 0.42% | 2.67% | -3.85% | 3.69% | 1.01% | -1.72% | 1.30% | 0.60% | 1.27% | 0.66% | 10.88% |
| 2018 | -3.18% | 1.18% | -4.24% | -6.19% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 93, UOCT is among the top 7% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - October (UOCT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra 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 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | $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 |
| 2019 | $0.58 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra 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 Ultra Buffer ETF - October was 13.68%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 82 trading sessions.
The current Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - October drawdown is 1.37%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -13.68% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 82 | Jul 20, 2020 | 105 |
| -8.65% | Jan 5, 2022 | 194 | Oct 12, 2022 | 118 | Apr 3, 2023 | 312 |
| -7.72% | Oct 3, 2018 | 57 | Dec 24, 2018 | 75 | Apr 12, 2019 | 132 |
| -5.05% | Jul 29, 2019 | 20 | Aug 23, 2019 | 65 | Nov 27, 2019 | 85 |
| -4.36% | May 6, 2019 | 20 | Jun 3, 2019 | 13 | Jun 20, 2019 | 33 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - October volatility is 1.44%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.