APRW vs. JULQ

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

APRW (AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF) and JULQ (Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July) are both Options Trading funds. Both are actively managed. APRW charges 0.74%/yr vs 0.79%/yr for JULQ.

Performance

APRW vs. JULQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF (APRW) and Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July (JULQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

APRW

• 1D: -0.09%
• 1M: 1.28%
• YTD: 6.27%
• 6M: 7.02%
• 1Y: 12.59%
• 3Y*: 10.31%
• 5Y*: 7.12%
• 10Y*: —

JULQ

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

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

APRW vs. JULQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
APRW AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF	5.57%
JULQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July	0.00%

APRW vs. JULQ - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	APRW	JULQ
Technology	36.2%	31.7%
Financial Services	11.9%	14.0%
Communication Services	10.9%	9.5%
Consumer Cyclical	10.1%	10.4%
Healthcare	8.4%	10.9%
Industrials	8.1%	7.7%
Consumer Defensive	4.9%	6.2%
Energy	3.5%	3.2%
Utilities	2.3%	2.6%
Real Estate	1.9%	2.3%
Basic Materials	1.8%	1.8%

Return for Risk

APRW vs. JULQ — Risk / Return Rank

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

APRW

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

APRW vs. JULQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF (APRW) and Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July (JULQ). 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.

	APRW	JULQ	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	4.83	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	8.87	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	2.23	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	16.82	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	86.04	—	—
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

	APRW	JULQ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	4.83	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	1.06	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.15	—	—

Drawdowns

APRW vs. JULQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum APRW drawdown since its inception was -9.61%, which is greater than JULQ's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for APRW and JULQ.

Drawdown Indicators

	APRW	JULQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-9.61%	0.00%	-9.61%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-0.75%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-9.61%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-9.61%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.09%	0.00%	-0.09%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.12%	0.00%	-1.12%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.15%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	APRW	JULQ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.60%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	1.84%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.62%	0.00%	+2.62%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	6.72%	0.00%	+6.72%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	6.41%	0.00%	+6.41%

APRW vs. JULQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

APRW has a 0.74% expense ratio, which is lower than JULQ's 0.79% expense ratio.

Dividends

APRW vs. JULQ - Dividend Comparison

Neither APRW nor JULQ has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
APRW AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	3.67%
JULQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, APRW or JULQ?

On fees, APRW 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, APRW or JULQ?

APRW is cheaper with a 0.74% expense ratio, compared with 0.79% for JULQ.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, APRW or JULQ?

APRW and JULQ have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between APRW and JULQ?

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