DECT vs. JULQ

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

DECT (Allianzim U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Dec ETF) and JULQ (Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July) are both Options Trading funds. Both are actively managed. DECT charges 0.74%/yr vs 0.79%/yr for JULQ.

Performance

DECT vs. JULQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Allianzim U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Dec ETF (DECT) and Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July (JULQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

DECT

• 1D: -0.28%
• 1M: 3.06%
• YTD: 7.16%
• 6M: 7.61%
• 1Y: 21.15%
• 3Y*: 14.52%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

JULQ

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

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

DECT vs. JULQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
DECT Allianzim U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Dec ETF	6.09%
JULQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July	0.00%

DECT vs. JULQ - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	DECT	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

DECT vs. JULQ — Risk / Return Rank

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

DECT

DECT Risk / Return Rank: 78
DECT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 76
DECT Sortino Ratio Rank: 78
DECT Omega Ratio Rank: 81
DECT Calmar Ratio Rank: 70
DECT Martin Ratio Rank: 83

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.

DECT vs. JULQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Allianzim U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Dec ETF (DECT) 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.

	DECT	JULQ	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.45	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.48	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.48	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.48	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	16.66	—	—
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

	DECT	JULQ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.45	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.36	—	—

Drawdowns

DECT vs. JULQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DECT drawdown since its inception was -13.26%, which is greater than JULQ's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DECT and JULQ.

Drawdown Indicators

	DECT	JULQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-13.26%	0.00%	-13.26%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-6.11%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-13.26%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.28%	0.00%	-0.28%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.42%	0.00%	-1.42%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.27%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DECT	JULQ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.65%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	6.34%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	8.68%	0.00%	+8.68%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	10.23%	0.00%	+10.23%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	10.23%	0.00%	+10.23%

DECT vs. JULQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

DECT vs. JULQ - Dividend Comparison

Neither DECT nor JULQ has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024
DECT Allianzim U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Dec ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.43%
JULQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, DECT or JULQ?

On fees, DECT 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, DECT or JULQ?

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

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

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

What is the main difference between DECT and JULQ?

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