- Issuer
- Allianz
- Inception Date
- Jul 31, 2024
- Category
- Options Trading
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
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Performance
AUGU Performance Chart
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Aug ETF (AUGU) is up 9.3% since the beginning of the year. AUGU is currently trading at $32 per share.
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Returns By Period
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Aug ETF (AUGU) has returned 9.31% so far this year and 23.03% over the past 12 months.
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Aug ETF
- 1D
- 0.14%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 9.31%
- 6M
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 23.03%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
AUGU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 1, 2024, AUGU's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.19%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -4.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, AUGU closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.95% | -0.90% | -3.70% | 7.82% | 4.85% | 0.37% | 9.31% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.22% | -1.29% | -4.28% | -0.15% | 3.51% | 3.98% | 1.90% | 1.60% | 3.03% | 2.05% | -0.30% | -0.09% | 12.54% |
| 2024 | 2.54% | 1.73% | -0.61% | 4.41% | -2.38% | 5.68% |
Benchmark Metrics
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Aug ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.34%, beta of 0.64, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 02, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 78.73% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.06% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.34% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.64 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.34%
- Beta
- 0.64
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 74.06%
- Downside Capture
- 78.73%
Expense Ratio
AUGU has an expense ratio of 0.74%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AUGU ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Aug ETF (AUGU) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| AUGU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.48 | 2.39 | +0.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.50 | 3.25 | +0.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.43 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.44 | 3.11 | +0.33 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.17 | 14.38 | -0.21 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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 Aug 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 Aug ETF was 12.17%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 56 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -12.17%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 23d | 4mo 10dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.72%Mar 2026 | 2mo 16d | 16d | 3mo 2dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.24%Nov 2025 | 23d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 10dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.77%Jan 2025 | 1mo 2d | 13d | 1mo 15dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -3.19%Aug 2024 | 3d | 9d | 12dAug 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AUGU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.17% | -56.78% | +44.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.72% | -9.10% | +2.38% |
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 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.80% | -10.72% | +8.92% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.63% | 1.97% | -0.34% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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