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AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 ETF (QBSF) 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 QBSF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.

Cheapest Alternatives to QBSF

QBSF charges 0.64% annually. There are 39 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.25%.


Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QBSF

Among 220 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 99.


Top Performing QBSF Alternatives (YTD)

QBSF is at 2.29% YTD. There are 236 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 18.85%.


Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QBSF

QBSF has 2.74% 1-year volatility. There are 58 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.01%.


Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QBSF

Among 220 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -0.27%.


Other ETFs from AllianzIM

The 7 most viewed AllianzIM ETFs shown here include SPBW, DECU, NVBU and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $85M.


Often Compared With QBSF

Investors most often compare QBSF with DMAX, LJUL, BUFP. These 15 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.


SymbolNameCategoryRisk / Return RankYTD ReturnAUMInception
iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETFDefined Outcome
94
2.34%
136.60MDec 2024QBSF vs DMAX
Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - JulyDefined Outcome
96
1.80%
Jun 2024QBSF vs LJUL
PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETFDefined Outcome, S&P 500
86
6.23%
183.97MJun 2024QBSF vs BUFP
PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - SeptemberDefined Outcome, S&P 500
2.85%
Aug 2025QBSF vs PMSE
Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri...Defined Outcome
94
11.39%
100.91MMar 2021QBSF vs EAPR
Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - AprilDefined Outcome
95
10.96%
214.88MMar 2020QBSF vs KAPR
Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Februa...Defined Outcome
74
11.46%
Jan 2025QBSF vs KFEB
PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETFDefined Outcome, S&P 500
90
4.52%
154.43MJun 2024QBSF vs PBFR
Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr MayDefined Outcome
97
2.20%
May 2025QBSF vs ZMAY
iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETFDefined Outcome
93
3.09%
Sep 2024QBSF vs SMAX
PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - AugustDefined Outcome, S&P 500
2.95%
Jul 2025QBSF vs PMAU
ProShares Nasdaq-100 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETFDefined Outcome, Nasdaq-100
10.47%
2.34MJun 2025QBSF vs QB
Leverage Shares 2x Capped Accelerated MSTR Monthly...Defined Outcome, Leveraged Equities
-23.81%
Aug 2025QBSF vs MSOO
Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr...Defined Outcome
98
3.25%
Apr 2025QBSF vs ZAPR
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - AprilDefined Outcome
96
10.81%
401.85MMar 2019QBSF vs BAPR

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