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AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Dec ETF (DECU)

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Apr 16, 2026

The AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Dec ETF (DECU) seeks to provide returns that track the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in excess of a predetermined spread with unlimited upside, while providing a buffer against the first 15% of underlying ETF losses, with a 12-month outcome period starting each December. The fund uses FLexible EXchange Options to achieve its defined outcome strategy.

ETF Info

ISIN
US00888H5211
Issuer
AllianzIM
Inception Date
Nov 29, 2024
Category
Defined Outcome
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Dec ETF

Performance

DECU Performance Chart

AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Dec ETF (DECU) is up 1.6% since the beginning of the year. DECU is currently trading at $28 per share.

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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Dec ETF (DECU) has returned 1.61% so far this year and 18.04% over the past 12 months.

AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Dec ETF

1D
0.69%
1M
3.15%
YTD
1.61%
6M
3.65%
1Y
18.04%
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.80%
1M
4.83%
YTD
2.59%
6M
5.27%
1Y
30.14%
3Y*
19.29%
5Y*
10.91%
10Y*
12.94%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DECU Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 2, 2024, DECU's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.1 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +4.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, DECU closed higher 55% 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 -3.1%.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.80%-0.62%-3.13%4.70%1.61%
20251.85%-0.96%-3.02%-0.19%3.11%3.02%1.23%1.27%2.95%2.16%-0.26%0.00%11.52%
2024-2.04%-2.04%

Benchmark Metrics

AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Dec ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.92%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 03, 2024.

  • This ETF participated in 62.65% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 59.65% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.59 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
0.92%
Beta
0.59
R²
0.93
Upside Capture
59.65%
Downside Capture
62.65%

Expense Ratio

DECU has an expense ratio of 0.74%, placing it in the medium range.

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DECU ranks 53 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.

DECU Risk / Return Rank: 5353
Overall Rank
DECU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5151
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DECU Sortino Ratio Rank: 5050
Sortino Ratio Rank
DECU Omega Ratio Rank: 5252
Omega Ratio Rank
DECU Calmar Ratio Rank: 5454
Calmar Ratio Rank
DECU Martin Ratio Rank: 5656
Martin Ratio Rank
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.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Dec ETF (DECU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

DECUBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.03

2.30

-0.26

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.83

3.18

-0.36

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.43

-0.06

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.30

3.40

-0.10

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

12.25

15.35

-3.10

Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Explore DECU risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

DECU Sortino RatioDECU Sharpe Ratio

Dividends

Dividend History

AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Dec ETF doesn't pay dividends

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 Dec 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 Dec ETF was 10.66%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 56 trading sessions.

Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-10.66%Jan 31, 202547Apr 8, 202556Jun 30, 2025103
-5.65%Jan 13, 202653Mar 30, 202611Apr 15, 202664
-5.2%Oct 29, 202517Nov 20, 202533Jan 9, 202650
-3.18%Dec 9, 202422Jan 10, 20258Jan 23, 202530
-2.32%Oct 9, 20252Oct 10, 202510Oct 24, 202512

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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