AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Dec ETF (DECT) Performance
DECT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +9.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +12.8% total return
- 3 years
- +16.1% a year
- Since first price
- +13.1% a year since 2022
DECT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | DECT 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 | +3.1% | +3.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +6.6% | +6.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +9.9% | +9.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +12.8% | +12.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +56.7%+16.1%/yr | +55.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionDec 1, 2022 | +61.4%+13.1%/yr | +60.7% | — | — | — |
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: DECT vs SPY
From Dec 1, 2022: DECT grew to $16,144, SPY to $19,648.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
DECT returns by calendar year
3 of 3 full years positive. Best 2023 (+19.3%), worst 2024 (+11.9%). 2026 is year to date.
DECT annual returns table
| Year | DECT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +9.9% | −6.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +15.0% | −13.3% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +11.9% | −3.8% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +19.3% | −9.0% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
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.
DECT largest drawdowns
Now 1.7% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −13.3% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 24, 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.
DECT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.6% | +15.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.25 | 1.12 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.63 | 2.16 |
| Best month | +8.2% | +8.2% |
| Worst month | −3.8% | −4.5% |
| Best 12 months | +25.5% | +25.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.9% | +2.9% |
| Positive months | 75% | 73% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.64 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.95 | — |
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.
DECT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 35 | +2.9% | +14.7% | +25.5% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 11 | +12.0% | +14.3% | +16.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2022. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
DECT performance overview
AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Dec ETF (DECT) returned +12.8% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2022 it has returned +13.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $16,144. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −13.3%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 3 months to get back to the old high. DECT finished 3 of its 3 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+19.3%) and the worst 2024 (+11.9%). Volatility has been 9.0% a year.
Related: DECT chart. See the DECT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
DECT performance FAQ
What is the DECT return over the past year?
DECT returned +12.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 12.8%.
How much would $10,000 invested in DECT be worth?
$10,000 invested in DECT at its first recorded close on December 1, 2022 would be worth about $16,144 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for DECT?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +11.9%. The best was 2023 at +19.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of DECT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −13.3% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 24, 2025, 3 months after the bottom.
How volatile is DECT?
Over the past 3 years DECT had an annualized volatility of 8.4% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.25 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).