AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer10 Sep ETF (SEPT) Performance
SEPT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +9.0% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +10.8% total return
- 3 years
- +17.0% a year
- Since first price
- +14.5% a year since 2023
SEPT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SEPT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.5% | −0.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +2.1% | +2.1% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +5.7% | +5.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +9.0% | +9.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +10.8% | +10.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +60.2%+17.0%/yr | +60.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 1, 2023 | +52.9%+14.5%/yr | +52.9% | — | — | — |
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: SEPT vs SPY
From Sep 1, 2023: SEPT grew to $15,292, SPY to $17,527.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SEPT returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+16.4%), worst 2025 (+15.0%). 2026 is year to date.
SEPT annual returns table
| Year | SEPT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +9.0% | −5.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +15.0% | −12.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +16.4% | −3.7% | +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.
SEPT largest drawdowns
Now 1.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | −12.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | 48 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
SEPT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +16.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 7.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.48 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.09 |
| Best month | +6.4% |
| Worst month | −3.7% |
| Best 12 months | +25.4% |
| Worst 12 months | +6.3% |
| Positive months | 72% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.61 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.98 |
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.
SEPT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 26 | +6.3% | +14.4% | +25.4% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 2 | +16.7% | +16.9% | +17.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SEPT performance overview
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer10 Sep ETF (SEPT) returned +10.8% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +14.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $15,292. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −12.8%, from Feb 19, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025, and it took 2 months to get back to the old high. Volatility has been 7.8% a year.
Related: SEPT chart. See the SEPT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SEPT performance FAQ
What is the SEPT return over the past year?
SEPT returned +10.8% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.8%.
How much would $10,000 invested in SEPT be worth?
$10,000 invested in SEPT at its first recorded close on September 1, 2023 would be worth about $15,292 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SEPT?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +15.0%. The best was 2024 at +16.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of SEPT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −12.8% between February 19, 2025 and April 8, 2025. It recovered to the old high on June 12, 2025, 2 months after the bottom.
How volatile is SEPT?
Over the past 3 years SEPT had an annualized volatility of 7.8% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.48 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).