- Issuer
- AllianceBernstein
- Inception Date
- Dec 12, 2023
- Category
- Options Trading
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
BUFC Performance Chart
AB Conservative Buffer ETF (BUFC) is up 2.9% since the beginning of the year. BUFC is currently trading at $43 per share.
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Returns By Period
AB Conservative Buffer ETF (BUFC) has returned 2.87% so far this year and 8.44% over the past 12 months.
AB Conservative Buffer ETF
- 1D
- -0.07%
- 1M
- -0.00%
- YTD
- 2.87%
- 6M
- 2.86%
- 1Y
- 8.44%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BUFC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 13, 2023, BUFC's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.
Historically, 81% of months were positive and 19% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +3.2%, while the worst month was Feb 2025 at -1.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, BUFC closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -2.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.64% | -1.13% | -1.19% | 3.19% | 1.34% | 0.05% | 2.87% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.15% | -1.41% | -1.00% | 0.23% | 0.64% | 1.18% | 0.99% | 0.78% | 1.15% | 0.64% | 0.42% | 0.65% | 5.50% |
| 2024 | 0.86% | 1.05% | 1.33% | -0.93% | 2.43% | 1.32% | 0.59% | 1.03% | 1.21% | 0.06% | 1.65% | -0.25% | 10.81% |
| 2023 | 0.65% | 0.65% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB Conservative Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.32%, beta of 0.32, and R2 of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 13, 2023.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (29.43%) than losses (23.55%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.32 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 1.32%
- Beta
- 0.32
- R²
- 0.78
- Upside Capture
- 29.43%
- Downside Capture
- 23.55%
Expense Ratio
BUFC has an expense ratio of 0.69%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUFC ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AB Conservative Buffer ETF (BUFC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BUFC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.08 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.02 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.37 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.34 | 2.78 | -0.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.91 | 12.44 | -2.53 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 AB Conservative 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 AB Conservative Buffer ETF was 8.29%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 89 trading sessions.
The current AB Conservative Buffer ETF drawdown is 0.19%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -8.29%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 4mo 9d | 5mo 26dFeb 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.62%Mar 2026 | 1mo 25d | 18d | 2mo 13dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -2.24%Aug 2024 | 19d | 10d | 29dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.63%Nov 2025 | 7d | 8d | 15dNov 2025 - Nov 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.29%Apr 2024 | 18d | 18d | 1mo 6dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BUFC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -8.29% | -56.78% | +48.49% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.62% | -9.10% | +5.48% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.19% | -1.80% | +1.61% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.75% | -10.71% | +9.96% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.85% | 2.03% | -1.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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