DDTO vs. OCTB

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

DDTO (Innovator Equity Dual Directional 10 Buffer ETF - October) and OCTB (Aptus October Buffer ETF) are both Defined Outcome funds. Both are actively managed. Their correlation of 0.95 means they have usually moved in the same direction. DDTO charges 0.79%/yr vs 0.25%/yr for OCTB.

Performance

DDTO vs. OCTB - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Innovator Equity Dual Directional 10 Buffer ETF - October (DDTO) and Aptus October Buffer ETF (OCTB). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, DDTO achieves a 6.80% return, which is significantly lower than OCTB's 7.27% return.

DDTO

• 1D: 0.26%
• 1M: 0.92%
• 6M: 5.98%
• YTD: 6.80%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

OCTB

• 1D: 0.58%
• 1M: 0.86%
• 6M: 6.48%
• YTD: 7.27%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
DDTO Innovator Equity Dual Directional 10 Buffer ETF - October	$79.99K	$109.02K	$145.87K
OCTB Aptus October Buffer ETF	$58.52K	$94.12K	$66.59K

DDTO vs. OCTB - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
DDTO Innovator Equity Dual Directional 10 Buffer ETF - October	6.80%	2.43%
OCTB Aptus October Buffer ETF	7.27%	2.37%

Correlation

The correlation between DDTO and OCTB is 0.95, meaning they have usually moved in the same direction, including during past declines.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 14, 2025	0.95

Return for Risk

DDTO vs. OCTB - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Equity Dual Directional 10 Buffer ETF - October (DDTO) and Aptus October Buffer ETF (OCTB). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

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

Drawdowns

DDTO vs. OCTB - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DDTO drawdown since its inception was -4.98%, roughly equal to the maximum OCTB drawdown of -4.79%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DDTO and OCTB.

Drawdown Indicators

	DDTO	OCTB	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-4.98%	-4.79%	-0.19%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.61%	-0.66%	+0.05%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DDTO	OCTB	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	7.11%	7.16%	-0.05%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	7.11%	7.16%	-0.05%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	7.11%	7.16%	-0.05%

DDTO vs. OCTB - Expense Ratio Comparison

DDTO has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is higher than OCTB's 0.25% expense ratio.

Dividends

DDTO vs. OCTB - Dividend Comparison

Neither DDTO nor OCTB has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DDTO and OCTB in my portfolio?

With a correlation of 0.95, DDTO and OCTB move almost identically. Holding both adds very little diversification - you're essentially doubling your position in the same market segment. Choosing one is usually more capital-efficient.

Which ETF is better, DDTO or OCTB?

On fees, OCTB is cheaper at 0.25% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, DDTO or OCTB?

OCTB is cheaper with a 0.25% expense ratio, compared with 0.79% for DDTO.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, DDTO or OCTB?

DDTO and OCTB have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between DDTO and OCTB?

They also come from different issuers: Innovator and Aptus. Their fees differ too: 0.79% for DDTO and 0.25% for OCTB.