PBMR vs. OCTQ

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

PBMR (PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - March) and OCTQ (Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October) are both Options Trading funds. Both are actively managed. PBMR charges 0.50%/yr vs 0.79%/yr for OCTQ.

Performance

PBMR vs. OCTQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - March (PBMR) and Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October (OCTQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

PBMR

• 1D: 0.20%
• 1M: 1.41%
• YTD: 5.16%
• 6M: 6.05%
• 1Y: 13.38%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

OCTQ

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

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

PBMR vs. OCTQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
PBMR PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - March	4.32%
OCTQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October	0.00%

Return for Risk

PBMR vs. OCTQ — Risk / Return Rank

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

PBMR

PBMR Risk / Return Rank: 90
PBMR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 91
PBMR Sortino Ratio Rank: 94
PBMR Omega Ratio Rank: 95
PBMR Calmar Ratio Rank: 80
PBMR Martin Ratio Rank: 93

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.

PBMR vs. OCTQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - March (PBMR) 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.

	PBMR	OCTQ	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	3.12	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	4.75	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.69	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	4.04	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	23.69	—	—
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

	PBMR	OCTQ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.12	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.74	—	—

Drawdowns

PBMR vs. OCTQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PBMR drawdown since its inception was -7.64%, which is greater than OCTQ's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PBMR and OCTQ.

Drawdown Indicators

	PBMR	OCTQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-7.64%	0.00%	-7.64%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-3.33%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.05%	0.00%	-0.05%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.50%	0.00%	-0.50%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.57%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PBMR	OCTQ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.76%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	3.39%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	4.31%	0.00%	+4.31%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	6.60%	0.00%	+6.60%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	6.60%	0.00%	+6.60%

PBMR vs. OCTQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

PBMR has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is lower than OCTQ's 0.79% expense ratio.

Dividends

PBMR vs. OCTQ - Dividend Comparison

Neither PBMR nor OCTQ has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, PBMR or OCTQ?

On fees, PBMR 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, PBMR or OCTQ?

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

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

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

What is the main difference between PBMR and OCTQ?

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