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PBUSvsDMAXETF Comparison

ETF 1
PBUS

Invesco PureBeta MSCI USA ETF

This fund is part of
US Large Cap
-0.5%
VS
ETF 2
DMAX

iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.3%

Invesco PureBeta MSCI USA ETF (PBUS) belongs to the US Large Cap segment. iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Dec ETF (DMAX) is part of the Options Strategies segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Technology, Finance and Healthcare. PBUS is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.04%, versus 0.53% for DMAX. PBUS is up 12.1% year-to-date (YTD) with -$210M in YTD flows. DMAX performs worse with 4.09% YTD performance, and +$50M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of PBUS and DMAX 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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PBUS vs DMAX performance and flow charts

Performance

-2.5-2.0-1.5-1.0-0.50.0%Aug 14Aug 21Aug 28Sep 4Sep 14

Cumulative Flows

-100 M-80 M-60 M-40 M-20 M0 MAug 14Aug 21Aug 28Sep 4Sep 14

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/14/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
PBUS
DMAX
-2.06%+0.26%
+1.22%+1.39%
+12.10%+4.09%
+16.08%+6.39%
+75.96%n/a
+80.04%n/a
Flows
PBUS
DMAX
-$107M-$3M
+$90M-$2M
-$210M+$50M
+$1.88B+$46M
+$4.81B-
+$5.79B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
PBUS
DMAX
+11.42%+1.72%
+13.00%+2.23%
+15.23%n/a
+17.27%n/a
Max drawdown
PBUS
DMAX
-3.31%-0.44%
-9.06%-1.47%
-19.13%n/a
-25.42%n/a
Max drawdown duration
PBUS
DMAX
19d14d
77d44d
126dn/a
715dn/a
Trading data

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PBUS
DMAX
Last sale
9/15/2026 at 1:30 PM
$75.97
$27.70
Previous close
09/14/2026
$76.31
$27.71
Consolidated volume
09/14/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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DMAX
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PBUS
DMAX
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/15/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
PBUS
DMAX
Last price
$75.97
$27.70
1D performance
-0.45%
-0.04%
AuM$11.56 B$136.42 M
E/R0.04%0.53%
Characteristics
PBUS
DMAX
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderInvescoiShares
BenchmarkMSCI USA Index-
N° of holdings524501
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 22, 2017December 31, 2024
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

PBUS
USA
97.26%
Other
2.74%
DMAX
USA
101.93%
Other
-1.93%

Sectors

PBUS
Technology
43.38%
Finance
14.09%
Healthcare
9.46%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
9.14%
Industrials
7.99%
Other
15.94%
DMAX
Technology
46.39%
Finance
14.53%
Healthcare
9.31%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
9.26%
Industrials
8.12%
Other
12.39%

Diversification

PBUS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

41.85%
DMAX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

45.18%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
PBUS
Apple, Inc.
7.87%
NVIDIA Corp.
6.96%
Microsoft Corp.
4.37%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.48%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.11%
Broadcom Inc.
2.64%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.46%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.04%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.54%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.47%
Tesla, Inc.
1.33%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.32%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
1.12%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1.11%
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp.
1.03%
DMAX
Apple, Inc.
7.92%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.64%
Microsoft Corp.
5.42%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.73%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.17%
Broadcom Inc.
2.97%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.55%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.92%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.60%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.52%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
1.51%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.48%
Tesla, Inc.
1.41%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1.28%
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp.
1.05%
Frequently asked questions about PBUS and DMAX

How have the PBUS and DMAX ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 14, 2026, PBUS is up 12.1% year-to-date (YTD), while DMAX has returned 4.09%. That puts PBUS better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: PBUS or DMAX?

Year-to-date, the PBUS ETF saw -$210M in flows, compared to +$50M for DMAX.

Which ETF is more volatile: PBUS or DMAX?

Over the past year, PBUS had a volatility of 13%, while DMAX experienced 2.23%.

Which ETF is bigger: PBUS or DMAX?

As of September 14, 2026, PBUS holds $11.56 B in assets under management (AUM), while DMAX manages $136.42 M.

What sectors do the PBUS and DMAX ETFs invest in?

PBUS leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Healthcare. Meanwhile, DMAX focuses on Technology, Finance and Healthcare.

What are the top holdings of the PBUS ETF and DMAX ETF?

PBUS top holdings include Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp. and Microsoft Corp.. DMAX holds in its top three: Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp. and Microsoft Corp..

Which ETF is more diversified: PBUS or DMAX?

PBUS holds 527 securities with 41.85% of its assets in the top 15. DMAX has 504 securities and a top 15 weight of 45.18%.

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