- ISIN
- US00888H7522
- Issuer
- Allianz
- Inception Date
- Apr 28, 2023
- Category
- Options Trading
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $448M
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Performance
MAYW Performance Chart
AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 May ETF (MAYW) is up 3.5% since the beginning of the year. MAYW is currently trading at $35 per share.
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Returns By Period
AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 May ETF (MAYW) has returned 3.47% so far this year and 9.37% over the past 12 months.
AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 May ETF
- 1D
- -0.12%
- 1M
- 0.19%
- YTD
- 3.47%
- 6M
- 3.56%
- 1Y
- 9.37%
- 3Y*
- 10.66%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MAYW Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 1, 2023, MAYW's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 84% of months were positive and 16% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2023 at -1.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, MAYW closed higher 62% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.49% | 0.33% | -0.07% | 1.28% | 1.86% | -0.43% | 3.47% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.51% | 0.27% | -1.08% | 0.71% | 2.37% | 1.84% | 0.70% | 0.93% | 0.80% | 0.48% | 0.51% | 0.80% | 10.24% |
| 2024 | 0.95% | 1.20% | 0.55% | 0.63% | 2.35% | 1.56% | 0.80% | 1.32% | 0.80% | 0.08% | 1.79% | -0.52% | 12.08% |
| 2023 | 0.24% | 2.96% | 0.91% | 0.05% | -1.64% | -0.75% | 4.51% | 1.87% | 8.30% |
Benchmark Metrics
AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 May ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.05%, beta of 0.39, and R2 of 0.77 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 01, 2023.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (32.65%) than losses (5.91%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.05% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.39 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
- 3.05%
- Beta
- 0.39
- R²
- 0.77
- Upside Capture
- 32.65%
- Downside Capture
- 5.91%
Expense Ratio
MAYW has an expense ratio of 0.74%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MAYW ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 May ETF (MAYW) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MAYW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.79 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.43 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.63 | 1.37 | +0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.02 | 2.78 | +3.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 30.51 | 12.44 | +18.07 |
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. Large Cap Buffer20 May 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. Large Cap Buffer20 May ETF was 7.93%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.
The current AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 May ETF drawdown is 0.44%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -7.93%Apr 2025 | 1mo 16d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 20dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -3.70%Oct 2023 | 2mo 26d | 18d | 3mo 14dAug 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -2.99%Aug 2024 | 19d | 10d | 29dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.56%Jun 2026 | 8d | — | 21d 20hJun 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.45%Sep 2024 | 3d | 7d | 10dSep 2024 - Sep 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MAYW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -7.93% | -56.78% | +48.85% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.56% | -9.10% | +7.54% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.93% | -18.90% | +10.97% |
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 | -0.44% | -1.80% | +1.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.41% | -10.71% | +10.30% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.31% | 2.03% | -1.72% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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