AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer20 May ETF (MAYW) Performance
MAYW total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +5.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +7.4% total return
- 3 years
- +11.6% a year
- Since first price
- +10.5% a year since 2023
MAYW trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | MAYW total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.1% | −0.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.2% | +2.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.7% | +3.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +5.8% | +5.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +7.4% | +7.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +39.2%+11.6%/yr | +39.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionMay 1, 2023 | +41.4%+10.5%/yr | +41.4% | — | — | — |
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: MAYW vs SPY
From May 1, 2023: MAYW grew to $14,145, SPY to $19,103.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
MAYW returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+12.1%), worst 2025 (+10.2%). 2026 is year to date.
MAYW annual returns table
| Year | MAYW | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +5.8% | −1.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +10.2% | −7.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +12.1% | −3.0% | +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.
MAYW risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | Since 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +11.4% | +11.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.91 | 1.62 |
| Sortino ratio | 5.19 | 3.66 |
| Best month | +4.5% | +4.5% |
| Worst month | −1.1% | −1.6% |
| Best 12 months | +17.8% | +17.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.8% | +7.8% |
| Positive months | 86% | 85% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.23 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.82 | — |
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.
MAYW rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 30 | +7.2% | +10.2% | +17.8% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 6 | +10.2% | +11.0% | +11.7% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
MAYW performance overview
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer20 May ETF (MAYW) returned +7.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +10.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $14,145. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: MAYW chart. See the MAYW overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
MAYW performance FAQ
What is the MAYW return over the past year?
MAYW returned +7.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 7.4%.
How much would $10,000 invested in MAYW be worth?
$10,000 invested in MAYW at its first recorded close on May 1, 2023 would be worth about $14,145 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for MAYW?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +10.2%. The best was 2024 at +12.1%.
How volatile is MAYW?
Over the past 3 years MAYW had an annualized volatility of 3.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.91 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).