XOCT vs. OCTQ

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

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

Performance

XOCT vs. OCTQ - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

XOCT

• 1D: -0.06%
• 1M: 1.49%
• YTD: 4.34%
• 6M: 5.08%
• 1Y: 12.27%
• 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)

XOCT vs. OCTQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
XOCT FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October	3.63%
OCTQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October	0.00%

XOCT vs. OCTQ - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	XOCT	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

XOCT vs. OCTQ — Risk / Return Rank

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

XOCT

XOCT Risk / Return Rank: 83
XOCT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 81
XOCT Sortino Ratio Rank: 87
XOCT Omega Ratio Rank: 90
XOCT Calmar Ratio Rank: 69
XOCT Martin Ratio Rank: 87

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.

XOCT vs. OCTQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - October (XOCT) 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.

	XOCT	OCTQ	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	2.59	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	3.88	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.58	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.40	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	18.33	—	—
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

	XOCT	OCTQ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.59	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.53	—	—

Drawdowns

XOCT vs. OCTQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum XOCT drawdown since its inception was -10.00%, which is greater than OCTQ's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for XOCT and OCTQ.

Drawdown Indicators

	XOCT	OCTQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-10.00%	0.00%	-10.00%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-3.63%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.06%	0.00%	-0.06%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.51%	0.00%	-0.51%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.67%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	XOCT	OCTQ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.60%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	3.89%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	4.76%	0.00%	+4.76%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	6.97%	0.00%	+6.97%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	6.97%	0.00%	+6.97%

XOCT vs. OCTQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

XOCT vs. OCTQ - Dividend Comparison

Neither XOCT nor OCTQ has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, XOCT 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, XOCT or OCTQ?

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

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

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

What is the main difference between XOCT and OCTQ?

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