- Issuer
- Innovator
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 2021
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 2x
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $65M
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 2K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $64.91K
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Performance
XBOC Performance Chart
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October (XBOC) is up 6.8% since the beginning of the year. XBOC is currently trading at $36 per share.
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Returns By Period
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October (XBOC) has returned 6.82% so far this year and 12.01% over the past 12 months.
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October
- 1D
- 0.29%
- 1M
- 0.86%
- 6M
- 6.14%
- YTD
- 6.82%
- 1Y
- 12.01%
- 3Y*
- 11.43%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 8.57%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
XBOC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2021, XBOC's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +6.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -5.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, XBOC closed higher 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.64% | -0.02% | -2.59% | 5.71% | 1.78% | 0.40% | 0.90% | 6.82% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.69% | -0.29% | -2.72% | -0.54% | 4.41% | 3.00% | 1.03% | 1.20% | 0.72% | 0.92% | 0.40% | 0.96% | 11.15% |
| 2024 | 0.78% | 1.57% | 0.74% | 0.00% | 1.22% | 0.62% | 0.48% | 0.63% | 0.51% | -0.59% | 3.12% | -0.96% | 8.36% |
| 2023 | 4.50% | -0.62% | 2.00% | 1.23% | 1.14% | 2.18% | 0.76% | 0.59% | 0.71% | -0.95% | 5.17% | 1.88% | 20.06% |
| 2022 | -1.57% | -1.31% | 2.52% | -5.20% | 0.64% | -5.84% | 6.35% | -2.12% | -5.84% | 3.95% | 3.06% | -1.63% | -7.58% |
| 2021 | 3.09% | -1.03% | 2.12% | 4.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October has an annualized alpha of 1.96%, beta of 0.52, and R2 of 0.85 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2021.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (45.36%) than losses (42.60%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.52 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
- 1.96%
- Beta
- 0.52
- R²
- 0.85
- Upside Capture
- 45.36%
- Downside Capture
- 42.60%
Expense Ratio
XBOC has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
XBOC ranks 78 for risk / return — above 78% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October (XBOC) 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.
| XBOC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.37 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.61 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.25 | +0.12 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.29 | 2.00 | +0.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.26 | 8.49 | +3.77 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Accelerated 9 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 Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - October was 13.35%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 159 trading sessions.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-13.35%Oct 2022 | 9mo 10d | 7mo 22d | 1y 4moJan 2022 - Jun 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-12.53%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 11d | 2mo 28dFeb 2025 - May 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-4.99%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 14d | 1mo 16dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 | — |
-3.16%Oct 2023 | 10d | 7d | 17dOct 2023 - Nov 2023 | — |
-2.62%Nov 2025 | 23d | 12d | 1mo 5dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| XBOC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.35% | -56.78% | +43.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.99% | -9.10% | +4.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -12.53% | -18.90% | +6.37% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.58% | +1.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.02% | -10.70% | +8.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.93% | 2.14% | -1.21% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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