AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped May ETF (MAYU) 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 MAYU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MAYU
MAYU charges 0.74% annually. There are 74 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus January Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | MAYU vs JANB | |
| Aptus October Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | MAYU vs OCTB | |
| Aptus April Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | MAYU vs APRB | |
| Aptus July Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | MAYU vs JULB | |
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | MAYU vs FBUF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MAYU
MAYU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 55. There are 229 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 | MAYU vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 99 | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | MAYU vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 98 | — | Mar 2025 | MAYU vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | MAYU vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | 98 | 134.85M | Mar 2021 | MAYU vs XBAP |
Top Performing MAYU Alternatives (YTD)
MAYU is at 9.11% YTD. There are 29 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 | MAYU vs NVDO | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Februa... | 13.92% | — | Jan 2025 | MAYU vs KFEB | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 13.22% | 214.51M | Mar 2020 | MAYU vs KAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 12.73% | 568.10M | Mar 2021 | MAYU vs QMAR | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 12.55% | 2.84M | Jun 2025 | MAYU vs QB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MAYU
MAYU has 11.66% 1-year volatility. There are 282 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 | MAYU vs PMAP | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.25% | — | Apr 2025 | MAYU vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.31% | — | Apr 2025 | MAYU vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.35% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | MAYU vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.42% | — | Mar 2025 | MAYU vs MMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MAYU
MAYU has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.14%. There are 237 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 | MAYU vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | MAYU vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.40% | — | Apr 2025 | MAYU vs ZAPR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.46% | — | Mar 2025 | MAYU vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | -0.49% | 56.60M | May 2024 | MAYU vs CPSM |
Other ETFs from Allianz
The 10 most viewed Allianz ETFs shown here include APRT, AIOO, OCTW and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $338M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Apr ETF | Options Trading | 97 | 10.80% | 55.22M | May 2020 | MAYU vs APRT | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | Defined Outcome | 93 | 2.52% | — | Jun 2025 | MAYU vs AIOO | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer20 Oct ETF | Defined Outcome | 85 | 5.54% | 312.23M | Sep 2020 | MAYU vs OCTW | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | Options Trading | 98 | 6.94% | 190.94M | May 2020 | MAYU vs APRW | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Floor5 Jan/Jul ET... | Options Trading | 89 | 6.24% | 8.48M | Jan 2024 | MAYU vs FLJJ | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Jan ETF | Options Trading | 87 | 5.10% | 337.88M | Dec 2020 | MAYU vs JANW | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Mar ETF | Options Trading | 88 | 9.06% | 30.53M | Feb 2023 | MAYU vs MART | |
| Allianzim U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF | Options Trading | 42 | 6.14% | — | Mar 2024 | MAYU vs ARLU | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Aug ETF | Options Trading | 84 | 7.54% | 29.65M | Jul 2023 | MAYU vs AUGT | |
| Allianzim U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Feb ETF | Options Trading | 83 | 8.72% | 159.01M | Feb 2023 | MAYU vs FEBT |
Often Compared With MAYU
Investors most often compare MAYU with UXJL, SMAX, DBE. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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