AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Oct ETF (OCTW) Performance
OCTW total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +7.7% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +9.0% total return
- 5 years
- +8.9% a year
- Since first price
- +9.0% a year since 2020
OCTW trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | OCTW 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 | +2.6% | +2.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +5.2% | +5.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +7.7% | +7.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +9.0% | +9.0% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +35.9%+10.8%/yr | +35.9% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +53.4%+8.9%/yr | +53.4% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 1, 2020 | +68.1%+9.0%/yr | +68.1% | — | — | — |
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: OCTW vs SPY
From Oct 1, 2020: OCTW grew to $16,815, SPY to $24,448.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
OCTW returns by calendar year
5 of 5 full years positive. Best 2023 (+17.6%), worst 2022 (+0.5%). 2026 is year to date.
OCTW annual returns table
| Year | OCTW | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +7.7% | −3.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +9.7% | −8.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +8.7% | −1.5% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +17.6% | −2.7% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +0.5% | −7.0% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +6.5% | −1.7% | +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.
OCTW risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +10.6% | +9.3% | +9.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.7% | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.24 | 1.07 | 1.22 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.57 | 1.95 | 2.35 |
| Best month | +4.4% | +4.4% | +4.4% |
| Worst month | −2.1% | −3.0% | −3.0% |
| Best 12 months | +14.5% | +17.6% | +17.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.7% | −0.7% | −2.4% |
| Positive months | 78% | 73% | 76% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.36 | 0.30 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.94 | 0.90 | — |
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.
OCTW rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 61 | −2.4% | +9.4% | +17.6% | 93% |
| 3-year (a year) | 37 | +7.7% | +9.7% | +12.7% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 13 | +7.8% | +8.8% | +9.4% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2020. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
OCTW performance overview
AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Oct ETF (OCTW) returned +9.0% over the past year and +8.9% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2020 it has returned +9.0% a year, turning $10,000 into about $16,815. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: OCTW chart. See the OCTW overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
OCTW performance FAQ
What is the OCTW return over the past year?
OCTW 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 OCTW?
OCTW has returned +8.9% a year over 5 years, +9.0% a year since October 1, 2020 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in OCTW be worth?
$10,000 invested in OCTW at its first recorded close on October 1, 2020 would be worth about $16,815 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for OCTW?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of +0.5%. The best was 2023 at +17.6%.
How volatile is OCTW?
Over the past 3 years OCTW had an annualized volatility of 4.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.24 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).