HOCT vs. JULQ

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October (HOCT) and Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July (JULQ).

HOCT and JULQ are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. HOCT is an actively managed fund by Innovator. It was launched on Sep 29, 2023. JULQ is an actively managed fund by Innovator. It was launched on Jun 30, 2023.

Performance

HOCT vs. JULQ - 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 Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July (JULQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

HOCT vs. JULQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
HOCT Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October	0.00%
JULQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July	0.00%

Returns By Period

HOCT

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

HOCT vs. JULQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both HOCT and JULQ have an expense ratio of 0.79%.

HOCT

Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October

JULQ

Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July

Return for Risk

HOCT vs. JULQ - 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 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.

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

Dividends

HOCT vs. JULQ - Dividend Comparison

Neither HOCT nor JULQ has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

HOCT vs. JULQ - Drawdown Comparison

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

Drawdown Indicators

	HOCT	JULQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HOCT	JULQ	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%