FAPR vs. AIOO

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April (FAPR) and AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF (AIOO).

FAPR and AIOO are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. FAPR is a passively managed fund by FT Vest that tracks the performance of the S&P 500. It was launched on Apr 16, 2021. AIOO is an actively managed fund by Allianz. It was launched on Jun 30, 2025.

Performance

FAPR vs. AIOO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April (FAPR) and AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF (AIOO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

FAPR vs. AIOO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
FAPR FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April	1.09%	5.36%
AIOO AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF	0.01%	2.67%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, FAPR achieves a 1.09% return, which is significantly higher than AIOO's 0.01% return.

FAPR

• 1D: 1.12%
• 1M: 0.30%
• YTD: 1.09%
• 6M: 3.22%
• 1Y: 9.82%
• 3Y*: 13.28%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

AIOO

• 1D: 0.08%
• 1M: -0.25%
• YTD: 0.01%
• 6M: 0.80%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

FAPR vs. AIOO - Expense Ratio Comparison

FAPR has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is higher than AIOO's 0.64% expense ratio.

FAPR

FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April

AIOO

AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF

Return for Risk

FAPR vs. AIOO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

FAPR

FAPR Risk / Return Rank: 54
FAPR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 47
FAPR Sortino Ratio Rank: 46
FAPR Omega Ratio Rank: 80
FAPR Calmar Ratio Rank: 40
FAPR Martin Ratio Rank: 59

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

FAPR vs. AIOO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April (FAPR) and AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF (AIOO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	FAPR	AIOO	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.85	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.26	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.31	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.04	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	5.83	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	FAPR	AIOO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.85	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.80	1.82	-1.01

Correlation

The correlation between FAPR and AIOO is 0.69, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

FAPR vs. AIOO - Dividend Comparison

Neither FAPR nor AIOO has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

FAPR vs. AIOO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FAPR drawdown since its inception was -15.96%, which is greater than AIOO's maximum drawdown of -0.74%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FAPR and AIOO.

Drawdown Indicators

	FAPR	AIOO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-15.96%	-0.74%	-15.22%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-9.75%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-0.45%	+0.45%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.80%	-0.19%	-2.61%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.74%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	FAPR	AIOO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.77%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	2.63%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	11.61%	1.99%	+9.62%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	10.58%	1.99%	+8.59%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	10.58%	1.99%	+8.59%