- ISIN
- US00888H8777
- Issuer
- Allianz
- Inception Date
- Sep 30, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Options Trading
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- S&P 500
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $127M
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Performance
SIXO Performance Chart
AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF (SIXO) is up 3.1% since the beginning of the year. SIXO is currently trading at $36 per share.
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Returns By Period
AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF (SIXO) has returned 3.05% so far this year and 9.55% over the past 12 months.
AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF
- 1D
- 0.02%
- 1M
- 0.65%
- YTD
- 3.05%
- 6M
- 3.05%
- 1Y
- 9.55%
- 3Y*
- 9.39%
- 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%
SIXO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2021, SIXO's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.66%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.8 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +6.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, SIXO closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.88% | -0.21% | -3.38% | 4.28% | 1.42% | 0.18% | 3.05% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.60% | -0.43% | -3.66% | -0.35% | 3.21% | 1.94% | 0.94% | 0.90% | 0.54% | 1.17% | 0.51% | 0.75% | 7.19% |
| 2024 | 0.91% | 0.77% | 0.71% | -1.89% | 2.67% | 2.32% | 0.79% | 1.87% | 1.52% | -0.24% | 3.12% | -0.85% | 12.22% |
| 2023 | 3.67% | -0.43% | 3.49% | 0.97% | 0.72% | 3.46% | 1.18% | 0.48% | -3.06% | -0.74% | 4.98% | 1.74% | 17.44% |
| 2022 | -1.06% | -1.09% | 3.38% | -5.45% | 0.99% | -4.67% | 6.22% | -1.25% | -7.34% | 3.94% | 3.06% | -1.60% | -5.66% |
| 2021 | 2.76% | -0.58% | 1.96% | 4.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.55%, beta of 0.49, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 51.11% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 47.40% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.49 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
- 1.55%
- Beta
- 0.49
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 47.40%
- Downside Capture
- 51.11%
Expense Ratio
SIXO has an expense ratio of 0.74%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SIXO ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF (SIXO) 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.
| SIXO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.19 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.21 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.37 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.32 | 2.78 | -0.46 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.80 | 12.44 | -3.64 |
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 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct 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 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF was 12.04%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 128 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -12.04%Oct 2022 | 6mo 16d | 6mo 8d | 1y 19dMar 2022 - Apr 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.95%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 3mo 14d | 5mo 2dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -5.34%Oct 2023 | 1mo 12d | 24d | 2mo 6dSep 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.34%Aug 2024 | 19d | 14d | 1mo 3dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Bear market2022 | -4.33%Mar 2022 | 2mo 3d | 17d | 2mo 20dJan 2022 - Mar 2022 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SIXO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.04% | -56.78% | +44.74% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.13% | -9.10% | +4.97% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.95% | -18.90% | +6.95% |
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 | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.99% | -10.71% | +8.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.09% | 2.03% | -0.94% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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