HOCT vs. PJUL

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HOCT (Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October) and PJUL (Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July) are both exchange-traded funds - HOCT is a Options Trading fund actively managed by Innovator, while PJUL is a Defined Outcome fund tracking the Cboe S&P 500 Buffer Protect Index July. HOCT is actively managed, while PJUL is passively managed. Both charge a 0.79% expense ratio.

Performance

HOCT vs. PJUL - 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 U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July (PJUL). 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*: —

PJUL

• 1D: 0.10%
• 1M: 1.44%
• YTD: 4.74%
• 6M: 5.40%
• 1Y: 15.32%
• 3Y*: 13.95%
• 5Y*: 10.49%
• 10Y*: —

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

HOCT vs. PJUL - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
HOCT Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October	0.00%
PJUL Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July	3.84%

Return for Risk

HOCT vs. PJUL — Risk / Return Rank

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

PJUL

PJUL Risk / Return Rank: 87
PJUL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 83
PJUL Sortino Ratio Rank: 89
PJUL Omega Ratio Rank: 90
PJUL Calmar Ratio Rank: 81
PJUL Martin Ratio Rank: 92

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. PJUL - 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 U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July (PJUL). 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	PJUL	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.73	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	1.23	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.90	—

Drawdowns

HOCT vs. PJUL - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HOCT drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum PJUL drawdown of -18.17%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HOCT and PJUL.

Drawdown Indicators

	HOCT	PJUL	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-18.17%	+18.17%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-3.64%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-10.69%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-10.69%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-1.47%	+1.47%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	0.66%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HOCT	PJUL	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	0.42%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	3.89%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	5.66%	-5.66%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	8.60%	-8.60%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	10.03%	-10.03%

HOCT vs. PJUL - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

HOCT vs. PJUL - Dividend Comparison

Neither HOCT nor PJUL has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
HOCT Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
PJUL Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - July	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.82%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, HOCT or PJUL?

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 PJUL?

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

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

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

What is the main difference between HOCT and PJUL?

HOCT is categorized as Options Trading, while PJUL is Defined Outcome.