EOCT vs. JULQ

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

EOCT (Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - October) and JULQ (Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July) are both Options Trading funds from Innovator. Both are actively managed. EOCT charges 0.89%/yr vs 0.79%/yr for JULQ.

Performance

EOCT vs. JULQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - October (EOCT) and Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July (JULQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

EOCT

• 1D: -0.03%
• 1M: 0.70%
• YTD: 7.67%
• 6M: 9.16%
• 1Y: 24.21%
• 3Y*: 13.41%
• 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)

EOCT vs. JULQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
EOCT Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - October	3.65%
JULQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July	0.00%

EOCT vs. JULQ - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	EOCT	JULQ
Technology	37.0%	31.7%
Financial Services	19.4%	14.0%
Consumer Cyclical	9.6%	10.4%
Industrials	7.5%	7.7%
Communication Services	6.9%	9.5%
Basic Materials	6.5%	1.8%
Energy	4.0%	3.2%
Consumer Defensive	3.0%	6.2%
Healthcare	2.9%	10.9%
Utilities	2.1%	2.6%
Real Estate	1.1%	2.3%

Return for Risk

EOCT vs. JULQ — Risk / Return Rank

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

EOCT

EOCT Risk / Return Rank: 84
EOCT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 84
EOCT Sortino Ratio Rank: 85
EOCT Omega Ratio Rank: 86
EOCT Calmar Ratio Rank: 80
EOCT 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.

EOCT vs. JULQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - October (EOCT) 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.

	EOCT	JULQ	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.69	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.77	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.52	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	4.10	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	16.46	—	—
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

	EOCT	JULQ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.69	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.60	—	—

Drawdowns

EOCT vs. JULQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EOCT drawdown since its inception was -20.35%, which is greater than JULQ's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EOCT and JULQ.

Drawdown Indicators

	EOCT	JULQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-20.35%	0.00%	-20.35%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-5.93%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-10.76%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.25%	0.00%	-0.25%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-5.69%	0.00%	-5.69%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.47%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EOCT	JULQ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.70%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	6.69%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	9.06%	0.00%	+9.06%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	11.30%	0.00%	+11.30%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	11.30%	0.00%	+11.30%

EOCT vs. JULQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

EOCT has a 0.89% expense ratio, which is higher than JULQ's 0.79% expense ratio.

Dividends

EOCT vs. JULQ - Dividend Comparison

Neither EOCT nor JULQ has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, EOCT or JULQ?

On fees, JULQ is cheaper at 0.79% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, EOCT or JULQ?

JULQ is cheaper with a 0.79% expense ratio, compared with 0.89% for EOCT.

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

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

What is the main difference between EOCT and JULQ?

Their fees differ too: 0.89% for EOCT and 0.79% for JULQ.