PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF (PBQQ) Alternatives
PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF (PBQQ) 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 PBQQ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to PBQQ
PBQQ charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PBQQ alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | PBQQ vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | — | Sep 2024 | PBQQ vs SMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | 0.50% | 126.71M | Jun 2024 | PBQQ vs BUFP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | — | Mar 2025 | PBQQ vs MMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | — | Dec 2024 | PBQQ vs DMAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PBQQ
Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | PBQQ vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 98 | 209.56M | Mar 2020 | PBQQ vs NAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | PBQQ vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF - April | 98 | 903.13M | Apr 2019 | PBQQ vs PAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - April | 98 | 149.31M | Mar 2019 | PBQQ vs UAPR |
Top Performing PBQQ Alternatives (YTD)
PBQQ alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | 9.19% | 81.74M | Mar 2021 | PBQQ vs EAPR | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 8.94% | 199.39M | Mar 2020 | PBQQ vs KAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 8.30% | 506.15M | Mar 2021 | PBQQ vs QMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 7.98% | 376.70M | Mar 2019 | PBQQ vs BAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets 10 Buffer ETF - Quarter... | 7.88% | 31.21M | Jun 2024 | PBQQ vs EBUF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PBQQ
PBQQ alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May | 1.51% | — | May 2025 | PBQQ vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | 1.76% | — | Jun 2024 | PBQQ vs LJUL | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.83% | — | Mar 2025 | PBQQ vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 1.88% | — | Apr 2025 | PBQQ vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.94% | — | May 2025 | PBQQ vs ZJUN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PBQQ
PBQQ alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.44% | — | Mar 2025 | PBQQ vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - July | -0.52% | — | Jun 2024 | PBQQ vs LJUL | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.53% | — | Apr 2025 | PBQQ vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 6 Mo Jan... | -1.01% | 243.64M | Jun 2024 | PBQQ vs JAJL | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - April | -1.10% | 149.31M | Mar 2019 | PBQQ vs UAPR |
Other ETFs from PGIM
Most popular PGIM ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 1.34% | 8.40B | Jul 2023 | PBQQ vs PAAA | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.21% | 14.66B | Apr 2018 | PBQQ vs PULS | |
| PGIM Floating Rate Income ETF | Bank Loan | 95 | 0.73% | 109.28M | May 2022 | PBQQ vs PFRL | |
| PGIM Short Duration Multi-Sector Bond ETF | Multisector Bonds | 92 | 1.28% | — | Jul 2023 | PBQQ vs PSDM | |
| PGIM Short Duration High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 87 | 1.79% | 133.63M | Dec 2023 | PBQQ vs PSH | |
| PGIM Jennison Focused Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | -1.54% | 130.86M | Dec 2022 | PBQQ vs PJFG | |
| PGIM Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 38 | 0.93% | 893.75M | Dec 2021 | PBQQ vs PTRB | |
| PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 87 | 0.92% | 78.14M | Jun 2024 | PBQQ vs PUSH | |
| PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 9.09% | 45.15M | Dec 2022 | PBQQ vs PJFV | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 93 | 2.58% | 96.69M | Jun 2024 | PBQQ vs PBFR |
Often Compared With PBQQ
What investors most often compare with PBQQ, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetaPro NASDAQ-100 2x Daily Bull ETF | Nasdaq-100, Leveraged Equities | 55 | 5.54% | 349.63M | — | PBQQ vs HQU.TO | |
| Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF | Nasdaq-100, Dividend | 81 | 5.77% | 3.30B | Oct 2023 | PBQQ vs GPIQ | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Se... | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 96 | 1.63% | — | Sep 2024 | PBQQ vs CPST | |
| JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 75 | 3.67% | 35.77B | May 2022 | PBQQ vs JEPQ | |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 92 | 2.87% | 1.76B | Jan 2021 | PBQQ vs BUFD | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 57 | 4.96% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | PBQQ vs BUFI | |
| ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | Nasdaq-100, Momentum | 56 | 21.55% | 12.02M | May 2021 | PBQQ vs QQQA | |
| NEOS Nasdaq-100 Hedged Equity Income ETF | Nasdaq-100, Hedge Fund | 62 | 1.73% | 354.21M | Dec 2019 | PBQQ vs QQQH | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - De... | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 94 | 1.36% | 44.50M | Dec 2024 | PBQQ vs CPSD |
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