ARLUAllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF
Seeks to track returns of SPDR S&P 500 ETF with a 15% downside buffer in positive market environments.
AllianzIM · Since 2024 (2 years)
0.74%
#3444 out of 5,332 ETFs
$48M
#3379 out of 5,332 ETFs
0.00%
2 years
#3605 out of 5,332 ETFs
Performance
1 Year
+20.6%
3 Years
N/A
5 Years
N/A
What's inside
Asset allocation
Risk profile
11.3%
Moderate
-15.4%
Worst peak-to-trough loss
N/A
N/A
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Our take
Structural notes on how this fund behaves. Read our guide on the 6 warning signs.
Buffer ETF — downside protection at a cost
Defined-outcome funds cap upside (typically 8–20%) in exchange for partial downside protection (9–30%), priced via options. Fees are materially higher than the underlying index (often 0.70%+ vs 0.03–0.10%). For most pre-retirees, a simple stock/bond mix achieves similar downside behaviour at a fraction of the cost.
Source: Morningstar, 'Defined-Outcome ETFs: Useful or Uneconomic?' (2023)
Why we flagged this: strategy=structured_outcome + structured_outcome_strategy
Educational analysis of structural product characteristics. Not investment advice. Always read the fund prospectus and consult a qualified advisor before investing. More
Data updated on 2026-05-05