Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr October (ZOCT) Alternatives
Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr October (ZOCT) 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 ZOCT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ZOCT
ZOCT charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ZOCT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | ZOCT vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | ZOCT vs SMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | ZOCT vs DMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | Mar 31, 2025 | ZOCT vs MMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | ZOCT vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ZOCT
Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | 97 | Dec 1, 2024 | ZOCT vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | 97 | Feb 3, 2025 | ZOCT vs ZFEB | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 96 | Dec 31, 2024 | ZOCT vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 96 | Mar 3, 2025 | ZOCT vs ZMAR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | ZOCT vs ZJAN |
Top Performing ZOCT Alternatives (YTD)
ZOCT alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 3.19% | Mar 31, 2020 | ZOCT vs KAPR | |
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 2.69% | Mar 31, 2021 | ZOCT vs IAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.16% | Mar 19, 2021 | ZOCT vs FMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | ZOCT vs BAPR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (April) ETF | 1.94% | Mar 31, 2021 | ZOCT vs PSMR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ZOCT
ZOCT alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May | 1.51% | May 1, 2025 | ZOCT vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | ZOCT vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.99% | Jun 30, 2025 | ZOCT vs AIOO | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | ZOCT vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.62% | Apr 1, 2025 | ZOCT vs ZAPR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ZOCT
ZOCT alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | -1.57% | Dec 1, 2024 | ZOCT vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.73% | Feb 3, 2025 | ZOCT vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2024 | ZOCT vs ZJAN | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | -1.92% | Mar 3, 2025 | ZOCT vs ZMAR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | -2.00% | Dec 31, 2024 | ZOCT vs DMAX |
Other ETFs from Innovator
Most popular Innovator ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | Defined Outcome | 86 | -0.13% | Jun 30, 2021 | ZOCT vs BALT | |
| Innovator IBD 50 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -4.02% | Apr 9, 2015 | ZOCT vs FFTY | |
| Innovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 77 | -0.90% | Oct 20, 2016 | ZOCT vs BUFF | |
| Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 80 | -9.90% | Jul 24, 2018 | ZOCT vs LOUP | |
| Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | Options Trading | 72 | -3.85% | Nov 8, 2022 | ZOCT vs SFLR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - January | Defined Outcome | 71 | -1.89% | Jan 2, 2019 | ZOCT vs PJAN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July | Defined Outcome | 84 | -1.00% | Aug 7, 2018 | ZOCT vs PJUL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF October | Defined Outcome | 68 | -1.84% | Sep 28, 2018 | ZOCT vs POCT | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - August | Defined Outcome | 83 | -1.44% | Jul 31, 2019 | ZOCT vs UAUG | |
| Innovator IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 25 | 8.23% | Sep 13, 2018 | ZOCT vs BOUT |
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