INOV vs. APRQ

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

INOV (Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - November) and APRQ (Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April) are both Options Trading funds from Innovator. Both are actively managed. INOV charges 0.85%/yr vs 0.79%/yr for APRQ.

Performance

INOV vs. APRQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - November (INOV) and Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April (APRQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

INOV

• 1D: -0.34%
• 1M: 2.31%
• YTD: 5.40%
• 6M: 7.23%
• 1Y: 14.54%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

APRQ

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

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

INOV vs. APRQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
INOV Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - November	1.27%
APRQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April	0.00%

INOV vs. APRQ - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	INOV	APRQ
Financial Services	24.7%	13.7%
Industrials	19.8%	7.4%
Healthcare	10.6%	10.5%
Technology	10.3%	32.0%
Consumer Cyclical	7.7%	11.6%
Consumer Defensive	6.7%	5.5%
Basic Materials	5.9%	1.7%
Communication Services	4.5%	9.9%
Energy	4.0%	3.2%
Utilities	4.0%	2.5%
Real Estate	1.9%	2.1%

Return for Risk

INOV vs. APRQ — Risk / Return Rank

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

INOV

INOV Risk / Return Rank: 49
INOV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 49
INOV Sortino Ratio Rank: 50
INOV Omega Ratio Rank: 56
INOV Calmar Ratio Rank: 42
INOV Martin Ratio Rank: 49

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.

INOV vs. APRQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF - November (INOV) and Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April (APRQ). 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.

	INOV	APRQ	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.68	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.43	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.34	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.02	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	8.08	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	INOV	APRQ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.68	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.82	—	—

Drawdowns

INOV vs. APRQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum INOV drawdown since its inception was -8.01%, which is greater than APRQ's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for INOV and APRQ.

Drawdown Indicators

	INOV	APRQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-8.01%	0.00%	-8.01%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-7.24%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.47%	0.00%	-0.47%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.89%	0.00%	-0.89%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.80%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	INOV	APRQ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	2.96%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	7.71%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	8.69%	0.00%	+8.69%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	8.56%	0.00%	+8.56%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	8.56%	0.00%	+8.56%

INOV vs. APRQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

INOV has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is higher than APRQ's 0.79% expense ratio.

Dividends

INOV vs. APRQ - Dividend Comparison

Neither INOV nor APRQ has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, INOV or APRQ?

On fees, APRQ 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, INOV or APRQ?

APRQ is cheaper with a 0.79% expense ratio, compared with 0.85% for INOV.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, INOV or APRQ?

INOV and APRQ have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between INOV and APRQ?

Their fees differ too: 0.85% for INOV and 0.79% for APRQ.