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AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Jul ETF (JULW US) - Portfolio Construction Methodology
ETF Strategy· 2026-01-19 18:45
Core Insights - The AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Jul ETF employs an investment strategy that targets U.S. large-cap equity exposure through the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust while utilizing FLEX options for a one-year outcome period [1] Group 1: Investment Strategy - The ETF aims for a 20% downside buffer (before fees/expenses) over the outcome window, while also capping upside potential at a predetermined level set at the series start [1] - The fund's payoff structure is defined by the cap and buffer, which are designed to deliver a convex payoff at the end of the period [1] Group 2: Portfolio Construction - Portfolio holdings consist of a compact set of FLEX options with harmonized maturities, with uninvested assets held in cash and short-term U.S. Treasuries [1] - Liquidity and capacity are supported by Cboe FLEX market depth and in-kind Authorized Participant workflows [1] Group 3: Management and Operations - The portfolio is rolled at each July series reset, and creations/redemptions during the period are managed with pro-rata or functionally equivalent baskets to maintain targeted exposures and risk bands [1]