FT Vest ETF List
Here you can find all ETFs issued by FT Vest and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which one suits your portfolio best.
FT Vest is a U.S.-based ETF provider specializing in defined outcome, or "buffer," investment strategies. FT Vest ETFs are designed to provide equity index exposure with predefined upside caps and downside buffers over a set outcome period, offering a structured approach to managing market risk. The FT Vest ETF list spans buffer strategies across major U.S. equity indices with varying protection levels. This page lets you compare FT Vest ETFs on expense ratio, historical returns, dividend yield, max drawdown, Sharpe ratio, Sortino ratio, and Risk/Return Score — useful for evaluating how these products fit within portfolio construction, risk management, or long-term investing goals.
- Number of ETFs
- 68
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.86%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 14.67%
- Avg. 5 Year Return
- 8.89%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 83 / 100
FT Vest ETF List
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF | Derivative Income | Apr 26, 2023 | 0.75% | 5.12% | — | 8.89% | 40 | ||||||||
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | Derivative Income | Feb 11, 2025 | 0.65% | 1.90% | — | 10.39% | 63 | ||||||||
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | Derivative Income | Feb 11, 2025 | 0.65% | 0.42% | — | 9.09% | 33 | ||||||||
| FT Vest 20+ Year Treasury & Target Income ETF | Derivative Income | Feb 11, 2025 | 0.65% | -0.87% | — | 9.20% | 15 | ||||||||
| FT Cboe Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Inco... | Derivative Income | Oct 19, 2022 | 0.75% | 9.35% | — | 7.94% | 61 |
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Best FT Vest ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top FT Vest ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are XAPR (98) and QCAP (98).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | 98 | — | Apr 2024 | |
| FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April | 98 | — | Apr 2024 | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | 97 | 130.06M | Mar 2023 | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - Apr... | 97 | 286.70M | Apr 2023 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - ... | 97 | — | Mar 2024 |
Best-Performing FT Vest ETFs Over 5 Years
The top FT Vest ETFs is BGLD (11.43%).
Across the lineup, FT Vest ETFs show an average 1-year return of 14.67% and an average 5-year return of 8.89%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 11.43% | 51.28M | Jan 2021 | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 11.43% | 1.17B | Jul 2020 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | 11.35% | 1.35B | Feb 2020 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | 11.32% | 1.39B | Jan 2021 | |
| FT Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF – December | 11.18% | 696.89M | Dec 2020 |
Lowest-Cost FT Vest ETFs
The top FT Vest ETFs is LQTI (0.65%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.86%, FT Vest ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 0.65% | 287.53M | Feb 2025 | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 0.65% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | |
| FT Vest 20+ Year Treasury & Target Income ETF | 0.65% | 16.55M | Feb 2025 | |
| FT Cboe Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Inco... | 0.75% | 3.16B | Oct 2022 | |
| FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF | 0.75% | 72.34M | Apr 2023 |
Highest-Yield FT Vest ETFs
The top FT Vest ETFs is BGLD (43.95%).
Across the lineup, FT Vest ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.71%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 43.95% | 51.28M | Jan 2021 | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 10.39% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | |
| FT Vest 20+ Year Treasury & Target Income ETF | 9.20% | 16.55M | Feb 2025 | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 9.09% | 287.53M | Feb 2025 | |
| FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF | 8.89% | 72.34M | Apr 2023 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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