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
- 13.57%
- Avg. 5 Year Return
- 8.60%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 83 / 100
FT Vest ETF List
68 results
| 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 Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | Options Trading | Mar 16, 2023 | 0.85% | 6.18% | — | 0.00% | 97 | ||||||||
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | Options Trading | Nov 17, 2023 | 0.85% | 3.81% | — | 0.00% | 90 | ||||||||
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | Options Trading | Oct 20, 2023 | 0.85% | 3.91% | — | 0.00% | 85 | ||||||||
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | Options Trading | Sep 20, 2022 | 0.85% | 3.92% | — | 0.00% | 75 | ||||||||
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF –... | Defined Outcome | Dec 18, 2020 | 0.90% | 3.60% | — | 0.00% | 45 | ||||||||
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF –... | Defined Outcome | Jun 18, 2021 | 0.90% | 4.47% | — | 0.00% | 48 | ||||||||
| FT Vest International Equity Moderate Buffer ETF -... | Defined Outcome | Mar 19, 2021 | 0.90% | 4.30% | — | 0.00% | 61 | ||||||||
| FT Cboe Vest International Equity Buffer ETF - Sep... | Options Trading | Sep 17, 2021 | 0.90% | 4.07% | — | 0.00% | 50 |
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Best FT Vest ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top FT Vest ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are XMAR (97) and XIMR (97).
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... | 97 | 130.06M | Mar 2023 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - ... | 97 | — | Mar 2024 | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 97 | 420.14M | Mar 2021 | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer... | 97 | — | Apr 2024 | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Moderate Buffer ETF - Mar... | 97 | 395.64M | Mar 2023 |
Best-Performing FT Vest ETFs Over 5 Years
The top FT Vest ETFs is FJUL (11.31%).
Across the lineup, FT Vest ETFs show an average 1-year return of 13.57% and an average 5-year return of 8.60%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July | 11.31% | 1.17B | Jul 2020 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January | 10.98% | 1.39B | Jan 2021 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | 10.90% | 1.35B | Feb 2020 | |
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | 10.84% | 51.28M | Jan 2021 | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 10.60% | 1.17B | Mar 2021 |
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 Dow Jones Internet & Target Income ETF | 0.75% | — | Mar 2024 |
Highest-Yield FT Vest ETFs
The top FT Vest ETFs is BGLD (44.90%).
Across the lineup, FT Vest ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.73%, 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 | 44.90% | 51.28M | Jan 2021 | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 10.46% | 90.68M | Feb 2025 | |
| FT Vest 20+ Year Treasury & Target Income ETF | 9.24% | 16.55M | Feb 2025 | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 9.14% | 287.53M | Feb 2025 | |
| FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF | 8.74% | 72.34M | Apr 2023 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
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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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