PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - May (MAYP) Performance
MAYP total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +9.4% total return
- Since first price
- +33.0% since 2024
MAYP trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | MAYP 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 | +2.7% | +2.7% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +4.8% | +4.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.4% | +7.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +9.4% | +9.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionMay 1, 2024 | +33.0% | +33.0% | — | — | — |
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: MAYP vs SPY
From May 1, 2024: MAYP grew to $13,301, SPY to $15,637.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
MAYP returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+11.0%), worst 2025 (+11.0%). 2026 is year to date.
MAYP annual returns table
| Year | MAYP | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.4% | −2.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +11.0% | −11.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
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.
MAYP largest drawdowns
Now 1.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −11.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | 48 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
MAYP risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +11.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.62 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.43 |
| Best month | +3.7% |
| Worst month | −2.2% |
| Best 12 months | +15.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +9.3% |
| Positive months | 82% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
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.
MAYP rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 18 | +9.2% | +10.9% | +15.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
MAYP performance overview
PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - May (MAYP) returned +9.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on May 1, 2024 it has returned +33.0%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −11.1%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 38 days to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 4.3% a year.
Related: MAYP chart. See the MAYP overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
MAYP performance FAQ
What is the MAYP return over the past year?
MAYP returned +9.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 9.4%.
How much would $10,000 invested in MAYP be worth?
$10,000 invested in MAYP at its first recorded close on May 1, 2024 would be worth about $13,301 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of MAYP?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −11.1% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on May 16, 2025, 38 days after the bottom.
How volatile is MAYP?
Over the past history MAYP had an annualized volatility of 4.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.62 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).