AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Dec ETF (DECU) belongs to the Defined Outcome category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DECU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DECU
DECU charges 0.74% annually. There are 73 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus July Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | DECU vs JULB | |
| Aptus April Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | DECU vs APRB | |
| Aptus January Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | DECU vs JANB | |
| Aptus October Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | DECU vs OCTB | |
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | DECU vs FBUF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DECU
DECU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 211 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | DECU vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 98 | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | DECU vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 98 | — | Mar 2025 | DECU vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | DECU vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | 98 | 134.85M | Mar 2021 | DECU vs XBAP |
Top Performing DECU Alternatives (YTD)
DECU is at 6.80% YTD. There are 95 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 16.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverage Shares 2x Capped Accelerated NVDA Monthly... | 16.35% | — | Aug 2025 | DECU vs NVDO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Februa... | 13.34% | — | Jan 2025 | DECU vs KFEB | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 12.71% | 214.51M | Mar 2020 | DECU vs KAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 12.33% | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | DECU vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 12.15% | 2.84M | Jun 2025 | DECU vs QB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DECU
DECU has 9.67% 1-year volatility. There are 249 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.16%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.16% | — | Mar 2025 | DECU vs PMAP | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.24% | — | Apr 2025 | DECU vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.31% | — | Apr 2025 | DECU vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.34% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | DECU vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.42% | — | Mar 2025 | DECU vs MMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DECU
DECU has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.65%. There are 184 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.35% | — | Mar 2025 | DECU vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | DECU vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.40% | — | Apr 2025 | DECU vs ZAPR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.46% | — | Mar 2025 | DECU vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | -0.49% | 56.60M | May 2024 | DECU vs CPSM |
Other ETFs from AllianzIM
The 7 most viewed AllianzIM ETFs shown here include SPBW, NVBU, OCTU and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $85M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AllianzIM Buffer20 Allocation ETF | Defined Outcome | 91 | 4.94% | 81.29M | Jan 2025 | DECU vs SPBW | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Nov ETF | Defined Outcome | 65 | 6.63% | — | Oct 2024 | DECU vs NVBU | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Oct ETF | Defined Outcome | 62 | 6.91% | — | Sep 2024 | DECU vs OCTU | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Jan ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 58 | 7.11% | 84.56M | Dec 2024 | DECU vs JANU | |
| AllianzIM International Equity Buffer15 Uncapped J... | Defined Outcome | — | — | 22.44M | Jan 2026 | DECU vs JANI | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Mar ETF | Defined Outcome | 53 | 6.96% | — | Feb 2025 | DECU vs MARU | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 ETF | Defined Outcome | 94 | 3.01% | — | Jun 2025 | DECU vs QBSF |
Often Compared With DECU
Investors most often compare DECU with PMJN, EAPR, PQAP. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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