APRD vs. GAPR

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

APRD (Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April) and GAPR (FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April) are both Options Trading funds. Both are actively managed. APRD charges 0.79%/yr vs 0.85%/yr for GAPR.

Performance

APRD vs. GAPR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April (APRD) and FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April (GAPR). 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*: —

GAPR

• 1D: 0.16%
• 1M: 1.82%
• YTD: 4.33%
• 6M: 5.08%
• 1Y: 10.59%
• 3Y*: 11.19%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

APRD vs. GAPR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
APRD Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April	0.00%
GAPR FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April	3.82%

APRD vs. GAPR - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	APRD	GAPR
Technology	32.0%	35.9%
Financial Services	13.7%	11.8%
Consumer Cyclical	11.6%	10.3%
Healthcare	10.5%	8.4%
Communication Services	9.9%	11.3%
Industrials	7.4%	7.8%
Consumer Defensive	5.5%	4.8%
Energy	3.2%	3.6%
Utilities	2.5%	2.4%
Real Estate	2.1%	1.9%
Basic Materials	1.7%	1.8%

Return for Risk

APRD vs. GAPR — Risk / Return Rank

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

GAPR

GAPR Risk / Return Rank: 97
GAPR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 96
GAPR Sortino Ratio Rank: 98
GAPR Omega Ratio Rank: 97
GAPR Calmar Ratio Rank: 97
GAPR Martin Ratio Rank: 98

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. GAPR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April (APRD) and FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - April (GAPR). 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	GAPR	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	4.03	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	1.65	—

Drawdowns

APRD vs. GAPR - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum APRD drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum GAPR drawdown of -8.98%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for APRD and GAPR.

Drawdown Indicators

	APRD	GAPR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-8.98%	+8.98%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-0.88%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-8.98%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-0.06%	+0.06%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-0.53%	+0.53%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	0.17%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	APRD	GAPR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	0.89%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	1.84%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	2.64%	-2.64%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	7.02%	-7.02%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	7.02%	-7.02%

APRD vs. GAPR - Expense Ratio Comparison

APRD has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is lower than GAPR's 0.85% expense ratio.

Dividends

APRD vs. GAPR - Dividend Comparison

Neither APRD nor GAPR has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, APRD or GAPR?

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 GAPR?

APRD is cheaper with a 0.79% expense ratio, compared with 0.85% for GAPR.

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

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

What is the main difference between APRD and GAPR?

They also come from different issuers: Innovator and FT Vest. Their fees differ too: 0.79% for APRD and 0.85% for GAPR.