AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer20 Aug ETF (AUGW) Performance
AUGW total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +8.1% total return
- 3 years
- +13.0% a year
- Since first price
- +10.7% a year since 2023
AUGW trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | AUGW total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.1% | −0.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.7% | +1.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.4% | +4.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.9% | +6.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +8.1% | +8.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +44.3%+13.0%/yr | +44.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionAug 1, 2023 | +38.9%+10.7%/yr | +38.9% | — | — | — |
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: AUGW vs SPY
From Aug 1, 2023: AUGW grew to $13,895, SPY to $17,324.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
AUGW returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+13.2%), worst 2025 (+11.2%). 2026 is year to date.
AUGW annual returns table
| Year | AUGW | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.9% | −3.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +11.2% | −8.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +13.2% | −2.8% | +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.
AUGW risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +12.7% | +11.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.49 | 1.22 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.14 | 2.30 |
| Best month | +4.8% | +4.8% |
| Worst month | −2.6% | −2.6% |
| Best 12 months | +19.4% | +19.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +6.2% | +6.2% |
| Positive months | 81% | 78% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.41 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.96 | — |
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.
AUGW rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 27 | +6.2% | +10.8% | +19.4% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 3 | +11.8% | +12.7% | +13.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
AUGW performance overview
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer20 Aug ETF (AUGW) returned +8.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +10.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $13,895. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: AUGW chart. See the AUGW overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
AUGW performance FAQ
What is the AUGW return over the past year?
AUGW returned +8.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 8.1%.
How much would $10,000 invested in AUGW be worth?
$10,000 invested in AUGW at its first recorded close on August 1, 2023 would be worth about $13,895 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for AUGW?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +11.2%. The best was 2024 at +13.2%.
How volatile is AUGW?
Over the past 3 years AUGW had an annualized volatility of 5.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.49 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).