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UBS AG London Branch ELKS 5(AMUB)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AMUB
10/02/2026: AMUB (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
AMUB is a structured ETN issued by UBS AG that provides a derivative-linked payoff based on an underlying reference asset. Its main strength is the ability to offer yield-enhancement strategies not easily accessible through conventional ETFs. It is designed for tactical use cases where investors seek specific payoff profiles rather than pure market beta. The primary risks include the unsecured credit risk of the issuer and potential caps on upside performance. This instrument best suits investors who understand derivative payoffs and the credit implications of ETN structures.
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 cap-limited nature of ELKS often restricts the upside participation required by pure growth investors. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Can be used to capture upside in a momentum-driven underlying asset, provided the signal remains positive. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | May be suitable if the underlying reference asset is considered undervalued, though credit risk remains. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | These instruments are frequently designed to provide yield enhancement compared to holding the underlying asset directly. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Exposure to issuer credit risk and potential for loss of principal makes this unsuitable for low-risk profiles. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Sophisticated retail or institutional investors seeking targeted yield enhancement and familiar with the risks of ETNs.
Suitability
Best for tactical, medium-term investors rather than long-term passive holders.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | The note's value is highly sensitive to the volatility of the underlying reference asset. |
| Market risk | High | Investors are fully exposed to the market performance of the reference asset. |
| Concentration | High | Performance is linked to a specific underlying asset, creating significant concentration risk. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Complex internal structures can make tracking performance relative to the underlying asset difficult to calculate. |
| Liquidity | Medium / high | Low trading volumes can make it difficult to exit positions without incurring significant costs. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The instrument carries the credit risk of UBS AG, which is tied to the overall health of the financial sector. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
AMUB’s volatility is derived from the underlying asset; however, the structured nature can dampen or amplify this depending on the note terms.
Market Risk
Primary risk is the performance of the underlying asset, coupled with the systemic risk of the issuing financial institution.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derivatives | Unsecured Debt Obligation of UBS AG linked to Reference Asset | 100 | This instrument is a senior unsecured debt note where returns are determined by the price movement of an underlying asset and the creditworthiness of UBS. |
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 -5.48% | Avg. Invested days 53 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| 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) | $37.83M |
| Issuer | UBS |
| Expense Ratio | 0.8% |
| Distribution Yield | 4.04% |
| Inception | Oct 9, 2015 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +23.64% |
| 1 Year | +24.89% |
| 3 Year | +19.69% |
| 5 Year | +21.99% |
| 10 Year | +10.59% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 15.19% |
| 3Y Volatility | 15.82% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 1.11 |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 0.00% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 0.00% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% |
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Holdings Turnover | 0.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| MPLX LP | 10.54% |
| Magellan Midstream Partners LP | 9.93% |
| Enterprise Products Partners LP | 9.91% |
| Plains All American Pipeline LP | 9.42% |
| Energy Transfer LP | 9.16% |
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