Allianzim U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF (ARLU) Alternatives
Allianzim U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF (ARLU) belongs to the Options Trading category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ARLU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ARLU
ARLU charges 0.74% annually. Among ETFs in the Options Trading category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ARLU alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Hedged Equity ETF | 0.29% | Oct 16, 2023 | ARLU vs PHEQ | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy E... | 0.35% | Jun 18, 2022 | ARLU vs TLTW | |
| Amplify BlackSwan ISWN ETF | 0.49% | Jan 25, 2021 | ARLU vs ISWN | |
| iShares Large Cap Deep Buffer ETF | 0.50% | Jun 28, 2023 | ARLU vs IVVB | |
| iShares Large Cap Moderate Buffer ETF | 0.50% | Jun 28, 2023 | ARLU vs IVVM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ARLU
Among ETFs in the Options Trading category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr To ... | 91 | Mar 28, 2024 | ARLU vs AAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Octo... | 90 | Sep 30, 2021 | ARLU vs EOCT | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Managed Floor ETF | 90 | Jan 24, 2024 | ARLU vs QFLR | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Floor5 Jan/Jul ET... | 90 | Jan 31, 2024 | ARLU vs FLJJ | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | 88 | Apr 18, 2024 | ARLU vs XAPR |
Top Performing ARLU Alternatives (YTD)
ARLU alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Apr ETF | 2.08% | May 28, 2020 | ARLU vs APRT | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - April | 1.89% | Mar 28, 2024 | ARLU vs APRP | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - Mar... | 1.83% | Mar 16, 2023 | ARLU vs GMAR | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 1.79% | Mar 18, 2021 | ARLU vs DMAR | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | 1.48% | May 28, 2020 | ARLU vs APRW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ARLU
ARLU alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Premium Income 10 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | Mar 31, 2023 | ARLU vs APRD | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - April | 0.00% | Mar 31, 2023 | ARLU vs APRQ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - July | 0.00% | Jun 30, 2023 | ARLU vs JULQ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 9 Buffer ETF - October | 0.00% | Sep 29, 2023 | ARLU vs HOCT | |
| Innovator Premium Income 40 Barrier ETF - October | 0.00% | Sep 29, 2023 | ARLU vs OCTQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ARLU
ARLU alternatives from the Options Trading category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 2 Yr To ... | -3.34% | Dec 29, 2023 | ARLU vs AJAN | |
| Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF | -3.60% | Aug 14, 2013 | ARLU vs CAOS | |
| Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July | -3.62% | Jun 30, 2023 | ARLU vs JULJ | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April | -3.81% | Mar 28, 2024 | ARLU vs LAPR | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Floor5 Jan/Jul ET... | -3.86% | Jan 31, 2024 | ARLU vs FLJJ |
Other ETFs from Allianz
Most popular Allianz ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer20 Oct ETF | Defined Outcome | 72 | -1.36% | Sep 30, 2020 | ARLU vs OCTW | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Mar ETF | Options Trading | 74 | -0.96% | Feb 28, 2023 | ARLU vs MART | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 May ETF | Options Trading | 67 | 0.19% | Apr 28, 2023 | ARLU vs MAYT | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Aug ETF | Options Trading | 74 | -2.22% | Jul 31, 2023 | ARLU vs AUGT | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Jul ETF | Options Trading | 83 | -0.79% | Jun 30, 2020 | ARLU vs JULW | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Jan/Jul ... | Options Trading | 73 | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2021 | ARLU vs SIXJ | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Jan ETF | Options Trading | 73 | -1.43% | Dec 31, 2020 | ARLU vs JANW | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Nov ETF | Options Trading | 59 | -2.85% | Oct 31, 2022 | ARLU vs NVBT | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 May ETF | Options Trading | 72 | 0.74% | Apr 28, 2023 | ARLU vs MAYW | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Feb ETF | Options Trading | 70 | -1.69% | Feb 1, 2023 | ARLU vs FEBT |
Often Compared With ARLU
What investors most often compare with ARLU, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | ARLU vs SPY | |
| FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Actively Managed | 76 | -1.43% | Aug 10, 2020 | ARLU vs BUFR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated ETF - October | Options Trading | — | — | Sep 30, 2021 | ARLU vs XDOC | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - April | Options Trading | 84 | 1.48% | Mar 28, 2024 | ARLU vs PBAP | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - March | Options Trading | 76 | -0.59% | Feb 29, 2024 | ARLU vs PBMR | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | Options Trading | 77 | 1.40% | Mar 16, 2023 | ARLU vs XMAR | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Small Cap Moderate Buffer ETF - ... | Options Trading | 66 | 0.92% | Aug 17, 2023 | ARLU vs SAUG | |
| PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - March | Options Trading | 72 | -1.03% | Feb 29, 2024 | ARLU vs MRCP | |
| Innovator Premium Income 20 Barrier ETF - April | Options Trading | 53 | 0.87% | Mar 31, 2023 | ARLU vs APRH |
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