YSEP vs. OCTQ

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

YSEP (FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September) and OCTQ (Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October) are both Options Trading funds. Both are actively managed. YSEP charges 0.90%/yr vs 0.79%/yr for OCTQ.

Performance

YSEP vs. OCTQ - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

YSEP

• 1D: -0.48%
• 1M: 1.71%
• YTD: 4.71%
• 6M: 5.91%
• 1Y: 13.62%
• 3Y*: 11.45%
• 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)

YSEP vs. OCTQ - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
YSEP FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September	1.34%
OCTQ Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October	0.00%

YSEP vs. OCTQ - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	YSEP	OCTQ
Financial Services	24.2%	13.4%
Industrials	18.9%	7.8%
Healthcare	11.2%	8.8%
Technology	9.0%	35.3%
Consumer Cyclical	8.9%	10.6%
Consumer Defensive	7.8%	5.2%
Communication Services	5.8%	9.9%
Basic Materials	5.6%	1.6%
Energy	3.3%	3.0%
Utilities	3.3%	2.5%
Real Estate	2.0%	2.0%

Return for Risk

YSEP vs. OCTQ — Risk / Return Rank

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

YSEP

YSEP Risk / Return Rank: 52
YSEP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 50
YSEP Sortino Ratio Rank: 51
YSEP Omega Ratio Rank: 51
YSEP Calmar Ratio Rank: 51
YSEP Martin Ratio Rank: 58

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.

YSEP vs. OCTQ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - September (YSEP) 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.

	YSEP	OCTQ	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.69	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.46	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.31	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.52	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	9.98	—	—
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

	YSEP	OCTQ	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.69	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.60	—	—

Drawdowns

YSEP vs. OCTQ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum YSEP drawdown since its inception was -22.58%, which is greater than OCTQ's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for YSEP and OCTQ.

Drawdown Indicators

	YSEP	OCTQ	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-22.58%	0.00%	-22.58%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-5.43%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-8.75%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.48%	0.00%	-0.48%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-4.15%	0.00%	-4.15%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.37%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	YSEP	OCTQ	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	2.13%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	6.18%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	8.11%	0.00%	+8.11%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	11.41%	0.00%	+11.41%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	11.41%	0.00%	+11.41%

YSEP vs. OCTQ - Expense Ratio Comparison

YSEP has a 0.90% expense ratio, which is higher than OCTQ's 0.79% expense ratio.

Dividends

YSEP vs. OCTQ - Dividend Comparison

Neither YSEP nor OCTQ has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, YSEP 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, YSEP or OCTQ?

OCTQ is cheaper with a 0.79% expense ratio, compared with 0.90% for YSEP.

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

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

What is the main difference between YSEP and OCTQ?

They also come from different issuers: FT Vest and Innovator. Their fees differ too: 0.90% for YSEP and 0.79% for OCTQ.