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ALDB vs LADM

Aptus Laddered Deep Buffer ETF

ALDBBCboe

Pacer Swan SOS Laddered Moderate ETF

LADMCCboe

Overlap

Expense ratio

ALDB −0.29pt a year

ALDB0.30%LADM0.59%

Avg volume · 30D

ALDB 8.8×the volume

ALDB6.86KLADM778

ALDB vs LADM Performance

Aug 7, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

−0.1%ALDB+0.2%LADM

Aug 7, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026. ALDB −0.1%. LADM +0.2%. Use the arrow keys to read each point.−1.5%−1%−0.5%1%1.5%Aug 2026Sep 2026Nov 2026
Expense ratio
ALDB 0.30%, better
LADM 0.59%
Fund size
ALDB $12M
LADM $2M
Holdings
ALDB 5
LADM 13
Avg volume (30D)
ALDB 6.86K sh, better
LADM 778 sh
NAV per share
ALDB $25.38
LADM $32.39
52W range

ETF.net Grade

ALDB: Cost 100, Risk 49, Mission not scored, Tradability 41, Holdings 39, Durability 11. LADM: Cost 71, Risk 59, Mission not scored, Tradability 40, Holdings 71, Durability 11.
Pillar letters and Scores for ALDB, LADM, with each pillar’s weight
PillarALDBLADM
Cost30% weightA100HigherA71
Mission25% weightNot scoredNot scored
Risk15% weightC49B59Higher
Tradability15% weightC41HigherC40
Holdings10% weightD39A71Higher
Durability5% weightF11F11

Rank among S&P 500 Laddered Buffer funds

How we build Categories ›
Same Category. Both funds are graded against the same funds, so their Grades compare head to head.

Same Category. ALDB and LADM are both graded against the same 18 S&P 500 Laddered Buffer funds, so their Grades compare head to head.

S&P 500 Laddered Buffer⁠

Category · 18 funds
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ALDB ranks 4th and LADM 14th of 18 funds in the S&P 500 Laddered Buffer Category.

  1. Rank 1BPBFRPGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETFScore 69
  2. Rank 2BBUFPPGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETFScore 67
  3. Rank 3BIVVMiShares Large Cap Moderate Quarterly Laddered ETFScore 65
  4. Rank 4BALDBAptus Laddered Deep Buffer ETFScore 64
  5. Rank 5BBUFFInnovator Laddered Allocation Power Buffer ETFScore 57
  6. Rank 12CBUFZFT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETFScore 49
  7. Rank 14CLADMPacer Swan SOS Laddered Moderate ETFScore 40
  8. Rank 15DBFEWFT Vest Laddered U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETFScore 35

ALDB vs LADM Holdings

How we measure overlap

Each holding counts at its smaller weight in the two funds, summed over the full Holdings. Sector, country and asset class use the same rule on each fund’s split. Cash, FX and derivative lines stay out of the counts. Two bond funds get no overlap figure.

ALDB vs LADM Cost

Overpaying LADM vs ALDB

$5,486

On $10,000 over 30 years. 7% growth a year before fees, expense ratio only.

  • ALDB 0.30%

    $6,149

  • LADM 0.59%

    $11,635

$10,000
30 years

Cost over time

  • ALDB 0.30%
  • LADM 0.59%
  • Overpaying
One line per fund, from year 0 to year 30. Use the arrow keys to read each point.$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K$12.5K051015202530LADM $11,635ALDB $6,149

Year by year

YearALDBLADMOverpaying
10$545$1,058$513
20$2,113$4,051$1,938
30$6,149$11,635$5,486

Expense ratio

  • 0.30%ALDB, cheaper
  • 0.59%LADM
  • Middle half of S&P 500 Laddered Buffer funds
  • Median 0.89%

ALDB cheapest of 18 funds

LADM 6th cheapest of 18 funds

ALDB vs LADM Dividends

Last 12 months to Nov 9, 2026
Payout (12M)
ALDB None
LADM None

Distribution history

ALDBAll ALDB payments⁠

No distribution history available.

LADMAll LADM payments⁠

No distribution history available.

ALDB vs LADM Risk

Fall from peak · 5 years

This chart needs five years of history for both funds.

Risk facts

Market sensitivityBeta, 5 years
ALDB 0.46LADM 0.28

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