AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer10 May ETF (MAYT) Performance
MAYT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +9.7% total return
- 3 years
- +16.0% a year
- Since first price
- +14.3% a year since 2023
MAYT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | MAYT 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 | +2.6% | +2.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +5.0% | +5.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.8% | +7.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +9.7% | +9.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +56.2%+16.0%/yr | +56.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionMay 1, 2023 | +59.0%+14.3%/yr | +59.0% | — | — | — |
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: MAYT vs SPY
From May 1, 2023: MAYT grew to $15,903, SPY to $19,103.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
MAYT returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+18.4%), worst 2025 (+11.3%). 2026 is year to date.
MAYT annual returns table
| Year | MAYT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.8% | −2.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +11.3% | −12.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +18.4% | −4.9% | +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.
MAYT largest drawdowns
Now 1.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −12.0% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 3, 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.
MAYT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +15.6% | +14.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.75 | 1.48 |
| Sortino ratio | 4.32 | 3.17 |
| Best month | +6.8% | +6.8% |
| Worst month | −2.7% | −3.1% |
| Best 12 months | +28.0% | +28.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +9.6% | +9.6% |
| Positive months | 81% | 78% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.43 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.88 | — |
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.
MAYT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 30 | +9.5% | +11.8% | +28.0% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 6 | +13.5% | +15.0% | +16.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
MAYT performance overview
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer10 May ETF (MAYT) returned +9.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +14.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $15,903. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −12.0%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 56 days to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 6.6% a year.
Related: MAYT chart. See the MAYT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
MAYT performance FAQ
What is the MAYT return over the past year?
MAYT returned +9.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 9.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in MAYT be worth?
$10,000 invested in MAYT at its first recorded close on May 1, 2023 would be worth about $15,903 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for MAYT?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +11.3%. The best was 2024 at +18.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of MAYT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −12.0% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 3, 2025, 56 days after the bottom.
How volatile is MAYT?
Over the past 3 years MAYT had an annualized volatility of 6.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.75 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).