- CUSIP
- 00888H554
- Issuer
- Allianz
- Inception Date
- Aug 30, 2024
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SEPU Performance Chart
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Sep ETF (SEPU) is up 7.0% since the beginning of the year. SEPU is currently trading at $31 per share.
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Returns By Period
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Sep ETF (SEPU) has returned 6.96% so far this year and 19.41% over the past 12 months.
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Sep ETF
- 1D
- -0.47%
- 1M
- -0.16%
- YTD
- 6.96%
- 6M
- 6.75%
- 1Y
- 19.41%
- 3Y*
- —
- 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%
SEPU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 3, 2024, SEPU's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +7.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -4.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SEPU closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.05% | -0.99% | -3.31% | 7.57% | 4.41% | -1.55% | 6.96% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.14% | -1.22% | -3.95% | -0.12% | 3.42% | 3.61% | 1.65% | 1.73% | 3.11% | 1.96% | -0.27% | -0.12% | 12.32% |
| 2024 | 1.64% | -0.51% | 4.30% | -2.26% | 3.08% |
Benchmark Metrics
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Sep ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.66%, beta of 0.64, and R2 of 0.93 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 03, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 76.36% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.22% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.64 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
- 1.66%
- Beta
- 0.64
- R²
- 0.93
- Upside Capture
- 71.22%
- Downside Capture
- 76.36%
Expense Ratio
SEPU has an expense ratio of 0.74%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SEPU ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Sep ETF (SEPU) 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.
| SEPU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.12 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.13 | 2.78 | +0.35 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.02 | 12.44 | -0.42 |
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. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Sep 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. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Sep ETF was 11.76%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 56 trading sessions.
The current AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Sep ETF drawdown is 1.87%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -11.76%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 23d | 4mo 10dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -6.23%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 17d | 2mo 17dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.96%Jun 2026 | 7d | — | 20d 10hJun 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.87%Nov 2025 | 22d | 1mo 4d | 1mo 26dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.60%Jan 2025 | 1mo 2d | 13d | 1mo 15dDec 2024 - Jan 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SEPU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.76% | -56.78% | +45.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.23% | -9.10% | +2.87% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
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 | -1.87% | -1.80% | -0.07% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.75% | -10.71% | +8.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.62% | 2.03% | -0.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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