ISWN vs. OCTQ

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

ISWN (Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF) and OCTQ (Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October) are both Options Trading funds. ISWN is passively managed, while OCTQ is actively managed. ISWN charges 0.49%/yr vs 0.79%/yr for OCTQ.

Performance

ISWN vs. OCTQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF (ISWN) and Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October (OCTQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

ISWN

• 1D: -0.80%
• 1M: 2.01%
• YTD: 4.28%
• 6M: 4.94%
• 1Y: 13.27%
• 3Y*: 8.12%
• 5Y*: -0.37%
• 10Y*: —

OCTQ

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

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

ISWN vs. OCTQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
ISWN Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF	-0.39%
OCTQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October	0.00%

ISWN vs. OCTQ - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	ISWN	OCTQ
Industrials	19.8%	7.8%
Healthcare	10.6%	8.8%
Technology	10.3%	35.3%
Consumer Cyclical	7.7%	10.6%
Consumer Defensive	6.7%	5.2%
Basic Materials	5.9%	1.6%
Communication Services	4.5%	9.9%
Energy	4.0%	3.0%
Utilities	4.0%	2.5%
Real Estate	1.9%	2.0%
Financial Services	1.6%	13.4%

Return for Risk

ISWN vs. OCTQ — Risk / Return Rank

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

ISWN

ISWN Risk / Return Rank: 30
ISWN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 30
ISWN Sortino Ratio Rank: 29
ISWN Omega Ratio Rank: 30
ISWN Calmar Ratio Rank: 29
ISWN Martin Ratio Rank: 32

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.

ISWN vs. OCTQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF (ISWN) and Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October (OCTQ). 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.

	ISWN	OCTQ	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.09	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.60	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.20	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.38	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	4.67	—	—
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

	ISWN	OCTQ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.09	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.03	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.01	—	—

Drawdowns

ISWN vs. OCTQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ISWN drawdown since its inception was -32.35%, which is greater than OCTQ's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ISWN and OCTQ.

Drawdown Indicators

	ISWN	OCTQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-32.35%	0.00%	-32.35%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-9.63%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-13.77%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-32.35%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-4.03%	0.00%	-4.03%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-16.17%	0.00%	-16.17%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.85%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ISWN	OCTQ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	4.67%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	10.10%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	12.20%	0.00%	+12.20%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	11.67%	0.00%	+11.67%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	11.57%	0.00%	+11.57%

ISWN vs. OCTQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

ISWN has a 0.49% expense ratio, which is lower than OCTQ's 0.79% expense ratio.

Dividends

ISWN vs. OCTQ - Dividend Comparison

ISWN's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.82%, while OCTQ has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
ISWN Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF	2.82%	2.89%	3.27%	2.91%	2.00%	0.76%
OCTQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, ISWN or OCTQ?

On fees, ISWN is cheaper at 0.49% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, ISWN or OCTQ?

ISWN is cheaper with a 0.49% expense ratio, compared with 0.79% for OCTQ.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, ISWN or OCTQ?

ISWN has the higher dividend yield at 2.82%, compared with 0.00% for OCTQ.

What is the main difference between ISWN and OCTQ?

They also come from different issuers: Amplify and Innovator. Their fees differ too: 0.49% for ISWN and 0.79% for OCTQ.