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AllianzIM Expands Buffered ETF Suite with Latest International Fund and Seven New Quarterly-Reset Strategies

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 01, 2026 · 08:00 QBQV
QBQV · Price

Executive Summary

  • Allianz Investment Management announced the launch of eight new buffered exchange‑traded funds (ETFs), expanding both its international Uncapped Buffered series and adding seven quarterly‑reset, single‑ticker buffered ETFs.
  • The new funds provide defined downside buffers (5% or 15%) over three‑month periods with 1:1 upside participation tied to major U.S. and international equity indexes.
  • This expansion broadens AllianzIM’s risk‑management product suite, offering advisors and investors additional tools for managing volatility while seeking market upside.

Key Details

  • New Funds Launched (8 total):
  • AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer5 ETF (QBSV) – 5% buffer, 1:1 upside, references SPY.
  • AllianzIM Growth‑100 Buffer5 ETF (QBQV) – 5% buffer, 1:1 upside, references QQQ.
  • AllianzIM Growth‑100 Buffer15 ETF (QBQF) – 15% buffer, 1:1 upside, references QQQ.
  • AllianzIM Small Cap Buffer5 ETF (QBKV) – 5% buffer, 1:1 upside, references IWM.
  • AllianzIM Small Cap Buffer15 ETF (QBKF) – 15% buffer, 1:1 upside, references IWM.
  • AllianzIM International Equity Buffer5 ETF (QBIV) – 5% buffer, 1:1 upside, references EFA.
  • AllianzIM International Equity Buffer15 ETF (QBIF) – 15% buffer, 1:1 upside, references EFA.

  • AllianzIM International Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Apr ETF (ARLI) – 15% buffer, uncapped upside beyond a spread over a 1‑year outcome period, references EFA.

  • Buffer Structure: Each fund offers a quarterly‑reset downside protection level (5 % or 15 %) with full upside participation up to a cap; ARLI provides uncapped upside after the spread is applied.

  • Reference Indices: SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust (SPY), Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), and iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA).

  • Strategic Rationale: Designed to help investors stay invested during volatile markets while limiting downside risk, aligning with AllianzIM’s broader risk‑management platform.

  • Management Commentary:

  • Charles Champagne (Head of ETF Strategy) highlighted market volatility and the need for diversified buffered exposures.

  • Chris Chambs (CEO, AllianzIM) emphasized the firm’s commitment to risk‑management solutions that support long‑term investment objectives.

  • Operational Notes: ETFs are advised by AllianzIM, distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC; AllianzIM leverages its proprietary in‑house hedging platform used across $165.8 billion of hedged assets (as of 12/31/2025).

Notable Quotes

“As market leadership continues to diverge, volatility persists, and investors reassess the AI trade, staying invested can feel more daunting,” – Charles Champagne, Head of ETF Strategy, AllianzIM.

“By expanding our buffered ETF lineup across core U.S. and international exposures, we are supporting investors who want to stay invested and remain focused on long‑term objectives.” – Chris Chambs, CEO, AllianzIM.

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