APRD vs. JULJ

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

APRD (Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April) and JULJ (Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July) are both Options Trading funds from Innovator. Both are actively managed. Both charge a 0.79% expense ratio.

Performance

APRD vs. JULJ - 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 Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July (JULJ). 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*: —

JULJ

• 1D: 0.02%
• 1M: 0.26%
• YTD: 1.84%
• 6M: 2.34%
• 1Y: 5.54%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

APRD vs. JULJ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
APRD Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April	0.00%
JULJ Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July	1.45%

APRD vs. JULJ - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	APRD	JULJ
Technology	32.0%	33.6%
Financial Services	13.7%	12.4%
Consumer Cyclical	11.6%	10.0%
Healthcare	10.5%	9.5%
Communication Services	9.9%	10.5%
Industrials	7.4%	8.5%
Consumer Defensive	5.5%	5.3%
Energy	3.2%	4.0%
Utilities	2.5%	2.5%
Real Estate	2.1%	2.0%
Basic Materials	1.7%	1.9%

Return for Risk

APRD vs. JULJ — Risk / Return Rank

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

JULJ

JULJ Risk / Return Rank: 96
JULJ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 94
JULJ Sortino Ratio Rank: 97
JULJ Omega Ratio Rank: 97
JULJ Calmar Ratio Rank: 96
JULJ Martin Ratio Rank: 97

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. JULJ - 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 Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July (JULJ). 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	JULJ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	3.61	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	1.96	—

Drawdowns

APRD vs. JULJ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum APRD drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum JULJ drawdown of -3.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for APRD and JULJ.

Drawdown Indicators

	APRD	JULJ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-3.62%	+3.62%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-0.61%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-0.10%	+0.10%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	0.12%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	APRD	JULJ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	0.17%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	0.94%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	1.54%	-1.54%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	3.08%	-3.08%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	3.08%	-3.08%

APRD vs. JULJ - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both APRD and JULJ have an expense ratio of 0.79%.

Dividends

APRD vs. JULJ - Dividend Comparison

APRD has not paid dividends to shareholders, while JULJ's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.66%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023
APRD Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
JULJ Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July	5.66%	5.76%	5.96%	3.21%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, APRD or JULJ?

Both ETFs have the same 0.79% expense ratio. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, APRD or JULJ?

APRD and JULJ have the same expense ratio: 0.79% per year.

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

JULJ has the higher dividend yield at 5.66%, compared with 0.00% for APRD.