AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer10 Aug ETF (AUGT) Performance
AUGT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +9.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +11.7% total return
- 3 years
- +18.3% a year
- Since first price
- +14.9% a year since 2023
AUGT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | AUGT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.4% | −0.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.4% | +2.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +6.5% | +6.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +9.9% | +9.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +11.7% | +11.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +65.4%+18.3%/yr | +65.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionAug 1, 2023 | +56.7%+14.9%/yr | +56.7% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: AUGT vs SPY
From Aug 1, 2023: AUGT grew to $15,671, SPY to $17,324.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
AUGT returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+19.7%), worst 2025 (+14.6%). 2026 is year to date.
AUGT annual returns table
| Year | AUGT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +9.9% | −5.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +14.6% | −13.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +19.7% | −4.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
AUGT largest drawdowns
Now 1.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −13.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
AUGT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +17.9% | +16.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 8.1% | 8.4% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.56 | 1.30 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.22 | 2.48 |
| Best month | +6.4% | +6.4% |
| Worst month | −3.9% | −3.9% |
| Best 12 months | +29.0% | +29.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +8.2% | +8.2% |
| Positive months | 72% | 70% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.64 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.98 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
AUGT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 27 | +8.2% | +14.6% | +29.0% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 3 | +16.6% | +17.9% | +18.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
AUGT performance overview
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer10 Aug ETF (AUGT) returned +11.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +14.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $15,671. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −13.1%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 2 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 8.4% a year.
Related: AUGT chart. See the AUGT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
AUGT performance FAQ
What is the AUGT return over the past year?
AUGT returned +11.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 11.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in AUGT be worth?
$10,000 invested in AUGT at its first recorded close on August 1, 2023 would be worth about $15,671 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for AUGT?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +14.6%. The best was 2024 at +19.7%.
What is the biggest drawdown of AUGT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −13.1% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 12, 2025, 2 months after the bottom.
How volatile is AUGT?
Over the past 3 years AUGT had an annualized volatility of 8.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.56 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).