HELO vs. HOCT

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HELO (JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF) and HOCT (Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October) are both Options Trading funds. Both are actively managed. HELO charges 0.50%/yr vs 0.79%/yr for HOCT.

Performance

HELO vs. HOCT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF (HELO) and Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October (HOCT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

HELO

• 1D: -0.21%
• 1M: 0.59%
• YTD: 2.31%
• 6M: 2.92%
• 1Y: 11.08%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

HOCT

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

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

HELO vs. HOCT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
HELO JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF	1.20%
HOCT Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October	0.00%

Return for Risk

HELO vs. HOCT — Risk / Return Rank

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

HELO

HELO Risk / Return Rank: 50
HELO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 51
HELO Sortino Ratio Rank: 51
HELO Omega Ratio Rank: 58
HELO Calmar Ratio Rank: 38
HELO Martin Ratio Rank: 50

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.

HELO vs. HOCT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF (HELO) 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.

	HELO	HOCT	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.79	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.53	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.36	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.93	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	8.55	—	—
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

	HELO	HOCT	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.79	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.64	—	—

Drawdowns

HELO vs. HOCT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HELO drawdown since its inception was -10.89%, which is greater than HOCT's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HELO and HOCT.

Drawdown Indicators

	HELO	HOCT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-10.89%	0.00%	-10.89%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-5.76%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.28%	0.00%	-0.28%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.18%	0.00%	-1.18%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.30%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HELO	HOCT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.70%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	4.99%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	6.21%	0.00%	+6.21%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	7.96%	0.00%	+7.96%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	7.96%	0.00%	+7.96%

HELO vs. HOCT - Expense Ratio Comparison

HELO has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is lower than HOCT's 0.79% expense ratio.

Dividends

HELO vs. HOCT - Dividend Comparison

HELO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.62%, while HOCT has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023
HELO JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF	0.62%	0.67%	0.60%	0.19%
HOCT Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, HELO or HOCT?

On fees, HELO is cheaper at 0.50% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, HELO or HOCT?

HELO is cheaper with a 0.50% expense ratio, compared with 0.79% for HOCT.

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

HELO has the higher dividend yield at 0.62%, compared with 0.00% for HOCT.

What is the main difference between HELO and HOCT?

They also come from different issuers: JPMorgan and Innovator. Their fees differ too: 0.50% for HELO and 0.79% for HOCT.