APRT vs. HOCT

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

APRT (AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Apr ETF) and HOCT (Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October) are both Options Trading funds. Both are actively managed. APRT charges 0.74%/yr vs 0.79%/yr for HOCT.

Performance

APRT vs. HOCT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Apr ETF (APRT) and Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October (HOCT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

APRT

• 1D: -0.20%
• 1M: 2.07%
• YTD: 9.89%
• 6M: 10.85%
• 1Y: 19.10%
• 3Y*: 14.42%
• 5Y*: 10.64%
• 10Y*: —

HOCT

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

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

APRT vs. HOCT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
APRT AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Apr ETF	9.06%
HOCT Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October	0.00%

Return for Risk

APRT vs. HOCT — Risk / Return Rank

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

APRT

APRT Risk / Return Rank: 97
APRT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 95
APRT Sortino Ratio Rank: 98
APRT Omega Ratio Rank: 97
APRT Calmar Ratio Rank: 97
APRT 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.

APRT vs. HOCT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Apr ETF (APRT) and Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October (HOCT). 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.

	APRT	HOCT	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	3.83	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	6.77	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.97	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	12.06	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	65.68	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	APRT	HOCT	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.83	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.99	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.11	—	—

Drawdowns

APRT vs. HOCT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum APRT drawdown since its inception was -14.98%, which is greater than HOCT's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for APRT and HOCT.

Drawdown Indicators

	APRT	HOCT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-14.98%	0.00%	-14.98%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-1.59%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-14.98%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-14.98%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.20%	0.00%	-0.20%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.05%	0.00%	-2.05%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.29%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	APRT	HOCT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.01%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	3.99%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	5.02%	0.00%	+5.02%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	10.78%	0.00%	+10.78%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	10.29%	0.00%	+10.29%

APRT vs. HOCT - Expense Ratio Comparison

APRT has a 0.74% expense ratio, which is lower than HOCT's 0.79% expense ratio.

Dividends

APRT vs. HOCT - Dividend Comparison

Neither APRT nor HOCT has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
APRT AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Apr ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	4.67%
HOCT Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, APRT or HOCT?

On fees, APRT is cheaper at 0.74% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, APRT or HOCT?

APRT is cheaper with a 0.74% expense ratio, compared with 0.79% for HOCT.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, APRT or HOCT?

APRT and HOCT have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between APRT and HOCT?

They also come from different issuers: Allianz and Innovator. Their fees differ too: 0.74% for APRT and 0.79% for HOCT.