AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Jan ETF (JANW) Performance
JANW total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +9.0% total return
- 5 years
- +8.4% a year
- Since first price
- +8.4% a year since 2021
JANW trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | JANW total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.2% | +0.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.5% | +2.5% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.8% | +4.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.1% | +7.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +9.0% | +9.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +38.4%+11.4%/yr | +38.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +49.7%+8.4%/yr | +49.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 4, 2021 | +59.3%+8.4%/yr | +59.3% | — | — | — |
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: JANW vs SPY
From Jan 4, 2021: JANW grew to $15,934, SPY to $22,248.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
JANW returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+14.6%), worst 2022 (−0.6%). 2026 is year to date.
JANW annual returns table
| Year | JANW | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.1% | −3.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +10.1% | −8.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +11.0% | −2.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +14.6% | −4.1% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −0.6% | −9.7% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
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.
JANW risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +11.1% | +8.5% | +8.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.9% | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.32 | 0.83 | 0.95 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.76 | 1.39 | 1.62 |
| Best month | +5.1% | +5.1% | +5.1% |
| Worst month | −2.2% | −3.4% | −3.4% |
| Best 12 months | +15.9% | +17.6% | +17.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +5.6% | −6.7% | −6.7% |
| Positive months | 81% | 73% | 75% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.36 | 0.35 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.93 | 0.92 | — |
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.
JANW rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 58 | −6.7% | +9.9% | +17.6% | 84% |
| 3-year (a year) | 34 | +6.3% | +9.9% | +13.8% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 10 | +7.3% | +8.2% | +8.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
JANW performance overview
AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Jan ETF (JANW) returned +9.0% over the past year and +8.4% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +8.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $15,934. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: JANW chart. See the JANW overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
JANW performance FAQ
What is the JANW return over the past year?
JANW returned +9.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 9.0%.
What is the average annual return of JANW?
JANW has returned +8.4% a year over 5 years, +8.4% a year since January 4, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in JANW be worth?
$10,000 invested in JANW at its first recorded close on January 4, 2021 would be worth about $15,934 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for JANW?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −0.6%. The best was 2023 at +14.6%.
How volatile is JANW?
Over the past 3 years JANW had an annualized volatility of 4.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.32 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).