- Issuer
- Allianz
- Inception Date
- Mar 28, 2024
- Category
- Options Trading
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
Share Price Chart
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Performance
ARLU Performance Chart
Allianzim U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF (ARLU) is up 5.2% since the beginning of the year. ARLU is currently trading at $32 per share.
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Returns By Period
Allianzim U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF (ARLU) has returned 5.16% so far this year and 18.18% over the past 12 months.
Allianzim U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF
- 1D
- -0.40%
- 1M
- -0.05%
- YTD
- 5.16%
- 6M
- 4.76%
- 1Y
- 18.18%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
ARLU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 1, 2024, ARLU's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -6.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, ARLU closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.18% | -1.03% | -5.47% | 7.80% | 4.52% | -1.40% | 5.16% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.42% | -1.48% | -6.13% | -0.32% | 4.30% | 3.93% | 1.66% | 1.62% | 3.39% | 2.20% | -0.37% | -0.04% | 11.27% |
| 2024 | -2.92% | 2.92% | 2.79% | 0.97% | 1.71% | 1.86% | -0.67% | 4.81% | -2.72% | 8.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
Allianzim U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.51%, beta of 0.77, and R2 of 0.96 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 01, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 96.90% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.22% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.51%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.96
- Upside Capture
- 76.22%
- Downside Capture
- 96.90%
Expense Ratio
ARLU has an expense ratio of 0.74%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ARLU ranks 45 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Allianzim U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF (ARLU) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ARLU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.45 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.59 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.89 | 2.78 | -0.90 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.27 | 12.44 | -4.17 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Allianzim U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Allianzim U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF was 15.38%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 72 trading sessions.
The current Allianzim U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF drawdown is 1.70%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -15.38%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 3mo 16d | 5mo 3dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.66%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 1mo 1d | 3mo 1dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.23%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 15d | 2mo 4dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.88%Nov 2025 | 22d | 1mo 4d | 1mo 26dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.20%Jan 2025 | 1mo 2d | 1mo 5d | 2mo 7dDec 2024 - Feb 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ARLU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -15.38% | -56.78% | +41.40% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.66% | -9.10% | -0.56% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.70% | -1.80% | +0.10% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.23% | -10.71% | +8.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.20% | 2.03% | +0.17% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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