HOCT vs. IMAR

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HOCT (Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October) and IMAR (Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - March) are both Options Trading funds from Innovator. Both are actively managed. HOCT charges 0.79%/yr vs 0.85%/yr for IMAR.

Performance

HOCT vs. IMAR - 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 International Developed Power Buffer ETF - March (IMAR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

HOCT

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

IMAR

• 1D: -0.24%
• 1M: 2.14%
• YTD: 1.43%
• 6M: 2.92%
• 1Y: 9.00%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

HOCT vs. IMAR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
HOCT Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October	0.00%
IMAR Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - March	0.00%

Return for Risk

HOCT vs. IMAR — Risk / Return Rank

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

IMAR

IMAR Risk / Return Rank: 32
IMAR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 31
IMAR Sortino Ratio Rank: 31
IMAR Omega Ratio Rank: 37
IMAR Calmar Ratio Rank: 28
IMAR Martin Ratio Rank: 34

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. IMAR - 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 International Developed Power Buffer ETF - March (IMAR). 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.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HOCT	IMAR	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.13	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.89	—

Drawdowns

HOCT vs. IMAR - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HOCT drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum IMAR drawdown of -9.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HOCT and IMAR.

Drawdown Indicators

	HOCT	IMAR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-9.05%	+9.05%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-6.91%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-0.77%	+0.77%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-1.89%	+1.89%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.78%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HOCT	IMAR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	2.92%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	6.89%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	7.98%	-7.98%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	9.35%	-9.35%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	9.35%	-9.35%

HOCT vs. IMAR - Expense Ratio Comparison

HOCT has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is lower than IMAR's 0.85% expense ratio.

Dividends

HOCT vs. IMAR - Dividend Comparison

Neither HOCT nor IMAR has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, HOCT or IMAR?

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.

Which ETF is cheaper, HOCT or IMAR?

HOCT is cheaper with a 0.79% expense ratio, compared with 0.85% for IMAR.

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

HOCT and IMAR have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between HOCT and IMAR?

Their fees differ too: 0.79% for HOCT and 0.85% for IMAR.