DECWAllianzim U.S. Equity Buffer20 Dec ETF
Specifically, the Advisor intends to invest substantially all of its assets in FLexible EXchange Options (“FLEX Options”) that reference the Underlying ETF. FLEX Options are customized equity or index options contracts that trade on an exchange, but provide investors with the ability to customize key contract terms like exercise prices, styles and expiration dates. It is non-diversified.
AllianzIM · Since 2022 (3 years)
0.74%
#3444 out of 5,332 ETFs
$221M
#2043 out of 5,332 ETFs
0.00%
3 years
#2958 out of 5,332 ETFs
Performance
1 Year
+17.1%
3 Years
+11.8%
5 Years
N/A
What's inside
Asset allocation
Risk profile
5.9%
Moderate
-8.8%
Worst peak-to-trough loss
1.12
Excellent risk-adjusted returns
1.68
Good downside protection
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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