XIDE vs. OCTQ

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

XIDE (FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December) and OCTQ (Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October) are both Options Trading funds. Both are actively managed. XIDE charges 0.85%/yr vs 0.79%/yr for OCTQ.

Performance

XIDE vs. OCTQ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE) and Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October (OCTQ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

XIDE

• 1D: -0.35%
• 1M: 0.40%
• YTD: 2.82%
• 6M: 3.29%
• 1Y: 7.39%
• 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)

XIDE vs. OCTQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
XIDE FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December	2.29%
OCTQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October	0.00%

XIDE vs. OCTQ - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	XIDE	OCTQ
Technology	36.2%	35.3%
Financial Services	11.9%	13.4%
Communication Services	10.9%	9.9%
Consumer Cyclical	10.1%	10.6%
Healthcare	8.4%	8.8%
Industrials	8.1%	7.8%
Consumer Defensive	4.9%	5.2%
Energy	3.5%	3.0%
Utilities	2.3%	2.5%
Real Estate	1.9%	2.0%
Basic Materials	1.8%	1.6%

Return for Risk

XIDE vs. OCTQ — Risk / Return Rank

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

XIDE

XIDE Risk / Return Rank: 85
XIDE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 83
XIDE Sortino Ratio Rank: 90
XIDE Omega Ratio Rank: 94
XIDE Calmar Ratio Rank: 67
XIDE Martin Ratio Rank: 90

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.

XIDE vs. OCTQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December (XIDE) 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.

	XIDE	OCTQ	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.55	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.98	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.64	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.11	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	19.26	—	—
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

	XIDE	OCTQ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.55	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.33	—	—

Drawdowns

XIDE vs. OCTQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum XIDE drawdown since its inception was -6.61%, which is greater than OCTQ's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for XIDE and OCTQ.

Drawdown Indicators

	XIDE	OCTQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-6.61%	0.00%	-6.61%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-2.38%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.35%	0.00%	-0.35%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.25%	0.00%	-0.25%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.38%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	XIDE	OCTQ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.48%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	2.63%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.92%	0.00%	+2.92%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	5.12%	0.00%	+5.12%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	5.12%	0.00%	+5.12%

XIDE vs. OCTQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

XIDE has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is higher than OCTQ's 0.79% expense ratio.

Dividends

XIDE vs. OCTQ - Dividend Comparison

XIDE's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.38%, while OCTQ has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024
OCTQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
XIDE FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - December	6.38%	6.51%	6.68%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, XIDE or OCTQ?

On fees, OCTQ 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, XIDE or OCTQ?

OCTQ is cheaper with a 0.79% expense ratio, compared with 0.85% for XIDE.

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

XIDE has the higher dividend yield at 6.38%, compared with 0.00% for OCTQ.

What is the main difference between XIDE and OCTQ?

They also come from different issuers: FT Vest and Innovator. Their fees differ too: 0.85% for XIDE and 0.79% for OCTQ.