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PBFRvsSPBUETF Comparison

ETF 1
PBFR

PGIM Laddered Fund of Buffer 20 ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.3%
VS
ETF 2
SPBU

AllianzIM Buffer15 Uncapped Allocation ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.3%

PGIM Laddered Fund of Buffer 20 ETF (PBFR) and AllianzIM Buffer15 Uncapped Allocation ETF (SPBU) have similar underlying exposures to countries and sectors. They also belong to the same industry segment: Options Strategies. PBFR's top 1 sector exposures are Non-Corporate. PBFR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.84% for SPBU. PBFR is up 6.55% year-to-date (YTD) with +$127M in YTD flows. SPBU performs better with 8.54% YTD performance, and +$73M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PBFR and SPBU below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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PBFR vs SPBU performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.5-1.0-0.50.00.51.0%Aug 11Aug 18Aug 26Sep 2Sep 9

Cumulative Flows

0 M2 M4 M6 M8 M10 M12 MAug 11Aug 18Aug 26Sep 2Sep 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
PBFR
SPBU
+0.13%-0.99%
+2.37%+2.28%
+6.55%+8.54%
+9.33%+11.92%
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Flows
PBFR
SPBU
+$8M+$9M
+$45M+$28M
+$127M+$73M
+$145M+$113M
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--
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
PBFR
SPBU
+4.02%+10.28%
+4.40%+10.54%
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Max drawdown
PBFR
SPBU
-0.94%-2.97%
-2.85%-6.86%
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Max drawdown duration
PBFR
SPBU
16d19d
41d93d
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Trading data

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PBFR
SPBU
Last sale
9/15/2026 at 1:30 PM
$31.09
$30.31
Previous close
09/14/2026
$31.15
$30.45
Consolidated volume
09/14/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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Main metrics
Last update 9/15/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
PBFR
SPBU
Last price
$31.09
$30.31
1D performance
-0.19%
-0.45%
AuM$217.63 M$190.13 M
E/R0.5%0.84%
Characteristics
PBFR
SPBU
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderPGIMAllianz Investment Management LLC
Benchmark--
N° of holdings21
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 12, 2024March 5, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

PBFR
Other
100%
SPBU
Other
100%

Sectors

PBFR
Other
100%
SPBU
Other
100%
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Diversification

PBFR

Total weight of top 13 holdings out of 13

100.09%
SPBU

Total weight of top 12 holdings out of 12

100.01%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
PBFR
US69420N8589
8.34%
US69420N7672
8.33%
US69420N8746
8.33%
US69420N7599
8.33%
US69420N8332
8.33%
US69420N7755
8.33%
US69420N4034
8.33%
US69420N8092
8.33%
US69420N6013
8.33%
US69420N2053
8.33%
US69420N7839
8.33%
US69420N8175
8.31%
PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund
0.13%
SPBU
US00888H5880
8.46%
US00888H5963
8.42%
US00888H5708
8.38%
US00888H5625
8.38%
US00888H5542
8.34%
US00888H5138
8.32%
US00888H4974
8.31%
US00888H5393
8.30%
US00888H5476
8.30%
US00888H4891
8.30%
US00888H5211
8.28%
US00888H6128
8.23%
Frequently asked questions about PBFR and SPBU

How have the PBFR and SPBU ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 11, 2026, PBFR is up 6.55% year-to-date (YTD), while SPBU has returned 8.54%. That puts SPBU better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: PBFR or SPBU?

Year-to-date, the PBFR ETF saw +$127M in flows, compared to +$73M for SPBU.

Which ETF is more volatile: PBFR or SPBU?

Over the past year, PBFR had a volatility of 4.4%, while SPBU experienced 10.54%.

Which ETF is bigger: PBFR or SPBU?

As of September 11, 2026, PBFR holds $217.63 M in assets under management (AUM), while SPBU manages $190.13 M.

What are the top holdings of the PBFR ETF and SPBU ETF?

PBFR top holdings include US69420N8589, US69420N7672 and US69420N8746. SPBU holds in its top three: US00888H5880, US00888H5963 and US00888H5708.

Which ETF is more diversified: PBFR or SPBU?

PBFR has 13 securities and SPBU has 12 securities.

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