SEPT vs. SIXO

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

SEPT (AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer10 Sep ETF) and SIXO (AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - SEPT is a Defined Outcome fund actively managed by Allianz, while SIXO is a Options Trading fund tracking the S&P 500. SEPT is actively managed, while SIXO is passively managed. Over the past year, SEPT returned 16.81% vs 8.51% for SIXO. Their correlation of 0.87 means they have usually moved in the same direction. Both charge a 0.74% expense ratio.

Performance

SEPT vs. SIXO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer10 Sep ETF (SEPT) and AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF (SIXO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SEPT achieves a 7.81% return, which is significantly higher than SIXO's 4.06% return.

SEPT

• 1D: 0.41%
• 1M: 1.00%
• 6M: 6.79%
• YTD: 7.81%
• 1Y: 16.81%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 15.14%

SIXO

• 1D: 0.33%
• 1M: 0.74%
• 6M: 3.15%
• YTD: 4.06%
• 1Y: 8.51%
• 3Y*: 8.97%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 7.91%

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
SEPT AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer10 Sep ETF	$23.24K	$34.03K	$1.41M
SIXO AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF	$680.56K	$749.65K	$3.32M

SEPT vs. SIXO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
SEPT AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer10 Sep ETF	7.81%	14.95%	16.43%	4.51%
SIXO AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF	4.06%	7.19%	12.22%	2.77%

Correlation

The correlation between SEPT and SIXO is 0.87, meaning they have usually moved in the same direction, including during past declines.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.87
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 1, 2023	0.87

The correlation between SEPT and SIXO has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 0.87 to 0.87 - a consistent structural relationship.

Return for Risk

SEPT vs. SIXO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

SEPT

SEPT Risk / Return Rank: 86
SEPT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 86
SEPT Sortino Ratio Rank: 87
SEPT Omega Ratio Rank: 88
SEPT Calmar Ratio Rank: 79
SEPT Martin Ratio Rank: 90

SIXO

SIXO Risk / Return Rank: 65
SIXO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 67
SIXO Sortino Ratio Rank: 64
SIXO Omega Ratio Rank: 75
SIXO Calmar Ratio Rank: 55
SIXO Martin Ratio Rank: 62

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

SEPT vs. SIXO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer10 Sep ETF (SEPT) and AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF (SIXO). 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.

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.

	SEPT	SIXO	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.07	1.55	+0.51
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.98	2.16	+0.82
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.40	1.31	+0.09
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.88	1.98	+0.90
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	14.52	7.49	+7.03

SEPT vs. SIXO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SEPT Sharpe Ratio is 2.07, which is higher than the SIXO Sharpe Ratio of 1.55. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SEPT and SIXO, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

SEPT vs. SIXO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SEPT drawdown since its inception was -12.83%, which is greater than SIXO's maximum drawdown of -12.04%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SEPT and SIXO.

Drawdown Indicators

	SEPT	SIXO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-12.83%	-12.04%	-0.79%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-5.39%	-4.13%	-1.26%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-11.95%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.08%	-1.95%	+0.87%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.07%	1.09%	-0.02%

Volatility

SEPT vs. SIXO - Volatility Comparison

AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer10 Sep ETF (SEPT) has a higher volatility of 1.72% compared to AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap 6 Month Buffer10 Apr/Oct ETF (SIXO) at 0.84%. This indicates that SEPT's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than SIXO based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	SEPT	SIXO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.72%	0.84%	+0.88%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	5.68%	3.80%	+1.88%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	7.51%	5.25%	+2.26%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	9.70%	8.95%	+0.75%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	9.70%	8.95%	+0.75%

SEPT vs. SIXO - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both SEPT and SIXO have an expense ratio of 0.74%.

Dividends

SEPT vs. SIXO - Dividend Comparison

Neither SEPT nor SIXO has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SEPT and SIXO in my portfolio?

SEPT and SIXO have a correlation of 0.87, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, SEPT or SIXO?

SEPT has higher volatility (1.72%) compared to SIXO (0.84%). In terms of maximum drawdown, SEPT dropped -12.83% vs SIXO's -12.04%.

Which ETF is better, SEPT or SIXO?

On 1-year performance, SEPT leads with 16.81% vs 8.51% for SIXO. Both ETFs have the same 0.74% expense ratio. On volatility, SIXO has been the lower-risk option at 0.84%. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF has performed better, SEPT or SIXO?

Over the 1-year period, SEPT has performed better with a 16.81% return vs 8.51%. Past performance does not guarantee future results, so compare this with risk, fees, and fund exposure.

Which ETF is cheaper, SEPT or SIXO?

SEPT and SIXO have the same expense ratio: 0.74% per year.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, SEPT or SIXO?

SEPT and SIXO have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between SEPT and SIXO?

SEPT is categorized as Defined Outcome, while SIXO is Options Trading.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

SEPT currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.07 vs 1.55), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.