SIXO vs. APRQ

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

SIXO (AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF) and APRQ (Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April) are both Options Trading funds. SIXO is passively managed, while APRQ is actively managed. SIXO charges 0.74%/yr vs 0.79%/yr for APRQ.

Performance

SIXO vs. APRQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF (SIXO) and Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April (APRQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

SIXO

• 1D: -0.14%
• 1M: 1.31%
• YTD: 2.76%
• 6M: 3.38%
• 1Y: 9.31%
• 3Y*: 9.69%
• 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)

SIXO vs. APRQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
SIXO AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF	1.86%
APRQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April	0.00%

SIXO vs. APRQ - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	SIXO	APRQ
Technology	36.2%	32.0%
Financial Services	11.9%	13.7%
Communication Services	10.9%	9.9%
Consumer Cyclical	10.1%	11.6%
Healthcare	8.4%	10.5%
Industrials	8.1%	7.4%
Consumer Defensive	4.9%	5.5%
Energy	3.5%	3.2%
Utilities	2.3%	2.5%
Real Estate	1.9%	2.1%
Basic Materials	1.8%	1.7%

Return for Risk

SIXO vs. APRQ — Risk / Return Rank

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

SIXO

SIXO Risk / Return Rank: 53
SIXO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 53
SIXO Sortino Ratio Rank: 52
SIXO Omega Ratio Rank: 62
SIXO Calmar Ratio Rank: 46
SIXO Martin Ratio Rank: 52

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.

SIXO vs. APRQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF (SIXO) 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.

	SIXO	APRQ	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.80	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.49	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.37	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.26	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	8.59	—	—
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

	SIXO	APRQ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.80	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.86	—	—

Drawdowns

SIXO vs. APRQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SIXO drawdown since its inception was -12.04%, which is greater than APRQ's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SIXO and APRQ.

Drawdown Indicators

	SIXO	APRQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-12.04%	0.00%	-12.04%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-4.13%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-11.95%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.14%	0.00%	-0.14%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.01%	0.00%	-2.01%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.09%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SIXO	APRQ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.64%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	4.06%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	5.21%	0.00%	+5.21%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	9.08%	0.00%	+9.08%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	9.08%	0.00%	+9.08%

SIXO vs. APRQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

SIXO has a 0.74% expense ratio, which is lower than APRQ's 0.79% expense ratio.

Dividends

SIXO vs. APRQ - Dividend Comparison

Neither SIXO nor APRQ has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, SIXO or APRQ?

On fees, SIXO is cheaper at 0.74% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, SIXO or APRQ?

SIXO is cheaper with a 0.74% expense ratio, compared with 0.79% for APRQ.

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

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

What is the main difference between SIXO and APRQ?

They also come from different issuers: Allianz and Innovator. Their fees differ too: 0.74% for SIXO and 0.79% for APRQ.