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AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer10 Apr ETF(APRT)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for APRT
10/02/2026: APRT (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
APRT provides structured equity exposure to the S&P 500 with a 10% downside buffer and a capped upside, achieved through a proprietary options strategy. Its main strengths include defined risk parameters and issuer quality, making it a useful tool for risk-managed portfolio construction. The fund is most suited for investors looking to stay invested in the equity market while mitigating exposure to moderate volatility. Key risks include the opportunity cost of capped upside gains and the potential for full exposure to losses exceeding 10%. Investors should monitor their commitment to the fund relative to their one-year time horizon and the cap reset levels.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The capped upside strategy inherently limits the potential for aggressive capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | This fund is designed for defensive stability rather than capturing short-term market momentum. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | It may appeal to value investors looking to mitigate downside risk in their portfolio while maintaining equity exposure. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | APRT focuses on price returns and does not provide traditional equity-based dividend income. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | The 10% buffer provides a valuable cushion for investors looking to participate in the market while protecting against moderate downturns. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a conservative-to-moderate participant in the equity markets who prioritizes downside protection over uncapped market participation.
Suitability
APRT is best for long-term investors holding the ETF for the duration of the one-year outcome period.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Low | The embedded buffer and options strategy act to dampen the impact of market volatility on the portfolio. |
| Market risk | Medium | Investors remain exposed to the S&P 500, meaning significant losses exceeding the 10% buffer are fully realized. |
| Concentration | Medium / high | The fund is concentrated in the performance of a single index, the S&P 500. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | The fund's complexity and annual rebalancing necessitate higher fees than a standard passive index tracker. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Derivative-based ETFs can experience wider spreads during market turmoil compared to plain-vanilla equity funds. |
| Business/sector quality | Low / none | The fund is an instrument of financial engineering rather than a reflection of specific business sector quality. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
APRT exhibits lower volatility than the underlying S&P 500 because of the buffer mechanism that absorbs early-stage downside moves.
Market Risk
The primary risk is the 'cap' on upside gains and the fact that investors are exposed to the full brunt of market losses once the 10% buffer is exhausted.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derivatives | S&P 500 Index Options (Buffered/Capped Strategy) | 95 | These options contracts provide the defined upside cap and 10% downside buffer relative to the S&P 500. |
| Fixed-income type | U.S. Treasury Securities | 5 | Short-term Treasuries serve as collateral to support the options strategy and provide a base level of safety. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 18.75% | Avg. Invested days 79 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/02/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Oct 2, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $47.17M |
| Issuer | AllianzIM |
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% |
| Distribution Yield | 0% |
| Inception | May 28, 2020 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +12.95% |
| 1 Year | +15.48% |
| 3 Year | +15.16% |
| 5 Year | +10.77% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 5.27% |
| 3Y Volatility | 7.87% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 1.26 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mega Cap | 47.65% |
| Large Cap | 36.12% |
| Mid Cap | 20.67% |
| Small Cap | 1.34% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 40.45% |
| Financial Services | 11.20% |
| Communication Services | 9.95% |
| Healthcare | 9.26% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 19.66x |
| Portfolio P/B | 4.54x |
| Portfolio P/S | 3.27x |
| Holdings Turnover | 0.0% |
| Distribution Yield | 0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Call Option On Spx 03/31/2022 2582.66 C | 80.69% |
| Put Option On Spx 03/31/2022 5165.33 P | 21.18% |
| Put Option On Spx 03/31/2022 3973.33 P | 3.93% |
| Call Option On Spx 03/31/2022 4489.86 C | 3.10% |
| Put Option On Spx 03/31/2022 3576.00 P | 2.27% |
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