OCTQ vs. JANP

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

OCTQ (Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October) and JANP (PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - January) are both Options Trading funds. Both are actively managed. OCTQ charges 0.79%/yr vs 0.50%/yr for JANP.

Performance

OCTQ vs. JANP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October (OCTQ) and PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - January (JANP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

OCTQ

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

JANP

• 1D: 0.18%
• 1M: 2.17%
• YTD: 6.28%
• 6M: 7.29%
• 1Y: 17.90%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

OCTQ vs. JANP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
OCTQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October	0.00%
JANP PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - January	5.25%

Return for Risk

OCTQ vs. JANP — Risk / Return Rank

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

JANP

JANP Risk / Return Rank: 82
JANP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 83
JANP Sortino Ratio Rank: 86
JANP Omega Ratio Rank: 89
JANP Calmar Ratio Rank: 69
JANP Martin Ratio Rank: 85

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.

OCTQ vs. JANP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October (OCTQ) and PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - January (JANP). 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

	OCTQ	JANP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.66	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	1.63	—

Drawdowns

OCTQ vs. JANP - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum OCTQ drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum JANP drawdown of -12.18%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for OCTQ and JANP.

Drawdown Indicators

	OCTQ	JANP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-12.18%	+12.18%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-5.32%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-0.02%	+0.02%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-0.90%	+0.90%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.02%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	OCTQ	JANP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	1.36%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	5.53%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	6.76%	-6.76%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	9.06%	-9.06%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	9.06%	-9.06%

OCTQ vs. JANP - Expense Ratio Comparison

OCTQ has a 0.79% expense ratio, which is higher than JANP's 0.50% expense ratio.

Dividends

OCTQ vs. JANP - Dividend Comparison

Neither OCTQ nor JANP has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, OCTQ or JANP?

On fees, JANP is cheaper at 0.50% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, OCTQ or JANP?

JANP is cheaper with a 0.50% expense ratio, compared with 0.79% for OCTQ.

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

OCTQ and JANP have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between OCTQ and JANP?

They also come from different issuers: Innovator and PGIM. Their fees differ too: 0.79% for OCTQ and 0.50% for JANP.