AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Jul ETF (JULW) Performance
JULW total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +7.6% total return
- 5 years
- +9.0% a year
- Since first price
- +8.7% a year since 2020
JULW trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | JULW 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 | +2.1% | +2.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.6% | +3.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.0% | +6.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +7.6% | +7.6% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +42.2%+12.4%/yr | +42.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +54.1%+9.0%/yr | +54.1% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJul 1, 2020 | +69.3%+8.7%/yr | +65.5% | — | — | — |
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: JULW vs SPY
From Jul 1, 2020: JULW grew to $16,929, SPY to $26,642.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
JULW returns by calendar year
4 of 5 full years positive. Best 2023 (+16.1%), worst 2022 (−1.1%). 2026 is year to date.
JULW annual returns table
| Year | JULW | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.0% | −3.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +11.6% | −9.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +12.4% | −3.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +16.1% | −4.5% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −1.1% | −6.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +4.6% | −1.5% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
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.
JULW risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +12.2% | +9.4% | +8.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 5.5% | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.35 | 0.90 | 0.96 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.91 | 1.59 | 1.73 |
| Best month | +5.0% | +5.0% | +5.0% |
| Worst month | −2.8% | −4.0% | −4.0% |
| Best 12 months | +18.2% | +18.2% | +18.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +5.7% | −2.8% | −2.8% |
| Positive months | 78% | 67% | 68% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.40 | 0.37 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.92 | 0.93 | — |
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.
JULW rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 64 | −2.8% | +9.9% | +18.2% | 94% |
| 3-year (a year) | 40 | +5.2% | +9.6% | +14.2% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 16 | +8.1% | +8.8% | +9.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2020. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
JULW performance overview
AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Jul ETF (JULW) returned +7.6% over the past year and +9.0% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2020 it has returned +8.7% a year, turning $10,000 into about $16,929. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: JULW chart. See the JULW overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
JULW performance FAQ
What is the JULW return over the past year?
JULW returned +7.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 7.6%.
What is the average annual return of JULW?
JULW has returned +9.0% a year over 5 years, +8.7% a year since July 1, 2020 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in JULW be worth?
$10,000 invested in JULW at its first recorded close on July 1, 2020 would be worth about $16,929 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for JULW?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −1.1%. The best was 2023 at +16.1%.
How volatile is JULW?
Over the past 3 years JULW had an annualized volatility of 5.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.35 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).