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HOCT vs. FFTY
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Return for Risk
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HOCT vs. FFTY

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HOCT (Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October) and FFTY (Innovator IBD 50 ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - HOCT is a Options Trading fund actively managed by Innovator, while FFTY is a Large Cap Growth Equities fund tracking the IBD 50 Index. HOCT is actively managed, while FFTY is passively managed. HOCT charges 0.79%/yr vs 0.80%/yr for FFTY.

Performance

HOCT vs. FFTY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October (HOCT) and Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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Returns By Period

HOCT

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

FFTY

1D
-0.14%
1M
7.67%
YTD
20.11%
6M
21.02%
1Y
38.14%
3Y*
21.57%
5Y*
-0.60%
10Y*
7.57%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

HOCT vs. FFTY - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)
HOCT
Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October		0.00%
FFTY
Innovator IBD 50 ETF		14.77%

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Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October

Innovator IBD 50 ETF

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Return for Risk

HOCT vs. FFTY — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
HOCT
FFTY
FFTY Risk / Return Rank: 3030
Overall Rank
FFTY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3030
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FFTY Sortino Ratio Rank: 2828
Sortino Ratio Rank
FFTY Omega Ratio Rank: 3030
Omega Ratio Rank
FFTY Calmar Ratio Rank: 3333
Calmar Ratio Rank
FFTY Martin Ratio Rank: 3030
Martin Ratio Rank
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.

HOCT vs. FFTY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October (HOCT) and Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY). 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.

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

HOCT vs. FFTY - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

HOCTFFTYDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

—

1.12

—

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

—

-0.02

—

Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

—

0.28

—

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

—

0.20

—

Drawdowns

HOCT vs. FFTY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HOCT drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum FFTY drawdown of -59.46%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HOCT and FFTY.

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Drawdown Indicators

HOCTFFTYDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

0.00%

-59.46%

+59.46%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

—

-23.29%

—

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

—

-29.60%

—

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

—

-59.46%

—

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

—

-59.46%

—

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

0.00%

-15.34%

+15.34%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

0.00%

-22.38%

+22.38%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

—

8.77%

—

Volatility

HOCT vs. FFTY - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

HOCTFFTYDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

—

9.42%

—

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

—

26.18%

—

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.00%

34.09%

-34.09%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

0.00%

29.14%

-29.14%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

0.00%

27.41%

-27.41%

HOCT vs. FFTY - Expense Ratio Comparison

HOCT has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is lower than FFTY's 0.80% expense ratio.

Dividends

HOCT vs. FFTY - Dividend Comparison

HOCT has not paid dividends to shareholders, while FFTY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.12%.

PositionTTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
FFTY
Innovator IBD 50 ETF		1.12%1.35%0.91%0.65%2.75%0.22%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.17%
HOCT
Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October		0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

HOCT is cheaper with a 0.79% expense ratio, compared with 0.80% for FFTY.

FFTY has the higher dividend yield at 1.12%, compared with 0.00% for HOCT.

HOCT is categorized as Options Trading, while FFTY is Large Cap Growth Equities. Their fees differ too: 0.79% for HOCT and 0.80% for FFTY.

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