APRD vs. BSTP

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

APRD (Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April) and BSTP (Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF) are both Options Trading funds from Innovator. APRD is actively managed, while BSTP is passively managed. APRD charges 0.79%/yr vs 0.89%/yr for BSTP.

Performance

APRD vs. BSTP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April (APRD) and Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF (BSTP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

APRD

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

BSTP

• 1D: 0.24%
• 1M: 2.78%
• YTD: 6.33%
• 6M: 6.79%
• 1Y: 17.00%
• 3Y*: 14.49%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

APRD vs. BSTP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
APRD Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April	0.00%
BSTP Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF	5.25%

APRD vs. BSTP - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	APRD	BSTP
Technology	32.0%	36.2%
Financial Services	13.7%	11.9%
Consumer Cyclical	11.6%	10.1%
Healthcare	10.5%	8.4%
Communication Services	9.9%	10.9%
Industrials	7.4%	8.1%
Consumer Defensive	5.5%	4.9%
Energy	3.2%	3.5%
Utilities	2.5%	2.3%
Real Estate	2.1%	1.9%
Basic Materials	1.7%	1.8%

Return for Risk

APRD vs. BSTP — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

BSTP

BSTP Risk / Return Rank: 67
BSTP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 66
BSTP Sortino Ratio Rank: 68
BSTP Omega Ratio Rank: 72
BSTP Calmar Ratio Rank: 56
BSTP Martin Ratio Rank: 72

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

APRD vs. BSTP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April (APRD) and Innovator Buffer Step-Up Strategy ETF (BSTP). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	APRD	BSTP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.15	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.92	—

Drawdowns

APRD vs. BSTP - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum APRD drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum BSTP drawdown of -16.69%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for APRD and BSTP.

Drawdown Indicators

	APRD	BSTP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-16.69%	+16.69%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-6.23%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-13.69%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-0.07%	+0.07%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-3.52%	+3.52%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.27%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	APRD	BSTP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	1.48%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	6.15%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	7.93%	-7.93%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	12.10%	-12.10%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	12.10%	-12.10%

APRD vs. BSTP - Expense Ratio Comparison

APRD has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is lower than BSTP's 0.89% expense ratio.

Dividends

APRD vs. BSTP - Dividend Comparison

Neither APRD nor BSTP has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, APRD or BSTP?

On fees, APRD is cheaper at 0.79% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, APRD or BSTP?

APRD is cheaper with a 0.79% expense ratio, compared with 0.89% for BSTP.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, APRD or BSTP?

APRD and BSTP have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between APRD and BSTP?

Their fees differ too: 0.79% for APRD and 0.89% for BSTP.