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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF (BGLD) has returned 0.18% so far this year and 16.42% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF
- 1D
- 2.63%
- 1M
- -6.42%
- YTD
- 0.18%
- 6M
- 2.66%
- 1Y
- 16.42%
- 3Y*
- 20.21%
- 5Y*
- 12.18%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 21, 2021, BGLD's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, BGLD closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +2.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 29, 2025 at -3.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.32% | 2.61% | -6.42% | 0.18% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 5.72% | 2.97% | 5.16% | 1.05% | 0.47% | 0.65% | -0.34% | 4.80% | 6.27% | 0.94% | 1.25% | 0.28% | 33.03% |
| 2024 | -1.59% | 0.38% | 6.02% | 2.23% | 0.79% | 0.34% | 4.15% | 3.13% | 3.06% | 3.63% | -1.36% | -0.60% | 21.80% |
| 2023 | 3.57% | -2.22% | 4.49% | 1.31% | 1.80% | -2.34% | 1.83% | -1.66% | -3.06% | 5.15% | 3.07% | 0.96% | 13.24% |
| 2022 | -0.69% | 2.89% | 0.60% | -1.38% | -3.42% | -0.82% | -2.04% | -2.36% | -1.73% | -1.60% | 7.07% | 1.48% | -2.42% |
| 2021 | -1.11% | -3.93% | -0.47% | 2.51% | 4.02% | -4.28% | 0.59% | -1.52% | -2.27% | 0.69% | -1.03% | 1.41% | -5.57% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of 9.87%, beta of 0.11, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 22, 2021.
- This ETF captured 31.28% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -1.69%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.11 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.03 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 9.87%
- Beta
- 0.11
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 31.28%
- Downside Capture
- -1.69%
Expense Ratio
BGLD has an expense ratio of 0.91%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BGLD ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF (BGLD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BGLD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.37 | 0.90 | +0.47 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.89 | 1.39 | +0.51 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.21 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.51 | 1.40 | +0.11 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.80 | 6.61 | +1.20 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore BGLD risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF provided a 44.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.58 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.58 | $7.58 | $4.60 | $1.97 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 44.24% | 44.32% | 25.04% | 10.49% | 0.40% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.58 | $7.58 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.60 | $4.60 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.97 | $1.97 |
| 2022 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF was 16.19%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. Recovery took 246 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF drawdown is 7.35%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -16.19% | Jun 1, 2021 | 362 | Nov 3, 2022 | 246 | Oct 27, 2023 | 608 |
| -11.11% | Mar 3, 2026 | 18 | Mar 26, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -6.59% | Jan 22, 2021 | 47 | Mar 30, 2021 | 32 | May 14, 2021 | 79 |
| -5.19% | Oct 31, 2024 | 11 | Nov 14, 2024 | 6 | Nov 22, 2024 | 17 |
| -3.78% | Jul 23, 2025 | 6 | Jul 30, 2025 | 21 | Aug 28, 2025 | 27 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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