AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer20 Sep ETF (SEPW) Performance
SEPW total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +6.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +7.6% total return
- 3 years
- +11.6% a year
- Since first price
- +10.0% a year since 2023
SEPW trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | SEPW total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.3% | −0.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.2% | +1.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +3.7% | +3.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +6.1% | +6.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +7.6% | +7.6% | +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 inceptionSep 1, 2023 | +35.0%+10.0%/yr | +35.0% | — | — | — |
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: SEPW vs SPY
From Sep 1, 2023: SEPW grew to $13,495, SPY to $17,527.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
SEPW returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+11.0%), worst 2025 (+10.4%). 2026 is year to date.
SEPW annual returns table
| Year | SEPW | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +6.1% | −3.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +10.4% | −8.4% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +11.0% | −1.8% | +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.
SEPW risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +11.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 5.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.33 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.85 |
| Best month | +5.1% |
| Worst month | −2.3% |
| Best 12 months | +17.1% |
| Worst 12 months | +5.0% |
| Positive months | 75% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.39 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.95 |
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.
SEPW rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 26 | +5.0% | +10.0% | +17.1% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 2 | +11.5% | +11.7% | +11.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
SEPW performance overview
AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer20 Sep ETF (SEPW) returned +7.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +10.0% a year, turning $10,000 into about $13,495. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
Related: SEPW chart. See the SEPW overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
SEPW performance FAQ
What is the SEPW return over the past year?
SEPW returned +7.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 7.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in SEPW be worth?
$10,000 invested in SEPW at its first recorded close on September 1, 2023 would be worth about $13,495 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for SEPW?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +10.4%. The best was 2024 at +11.0%.
How volatile is SEPW?
Over the past 3 years SEPW had an annualized volatility of 5.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.33 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).