HOCT vs. JULQ

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HOCT (Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October) and JULQ (Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July) are both Options Trading funds from Innovator. Both are actively managed. Both charge a 0.79% expense ratio.

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.

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 - 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%

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.

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%

HOCT vs. JULQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

HOCT vs. JULQ - Dividend Comparison

Neither HOCT nor JULQ has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, HOCT or JULQ?

Both ETFs have the same 0.79% expense ratio. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, HOCT or JULQ?

HOCT and JULQ have the same expense ratio: 0.79% per year.

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

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