AB Conservative Buffer ETF (BUFC)
BUFC is an actively managed ETF by AB Funds. BUFC launched on Dec 12, 2023 and has a 0.69% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Dec 12, 2023
1x
No Index (Active)
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
BUFC features an expense ratio of 0.69%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AB Conservative 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.
Returns By Period
AB Conservative Buffer ETF had a return of 2.20% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.32% in the last 12 months.
BUFC
2.20%
1.34%
5.20%
11.32%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.46%
2.46%
9.31%
23.49%
13.03%
11.31%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BUFC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.15% | 2.20% | |||||||||||
| 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 | 0.47% | 0.47% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 95, BUFC is among the top 5% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AB Conservative Buffer ETF (BUFC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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.
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 2.23%, occurring on Aug 5, 2024. Recovery took 8 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.23% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 8 | Aug 15, 2024 | 22 |
| -1.29% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 12 | May 7, 2024 | 27 |
| -1.16% | Dec 17, 2024 | 17 | Jan 13, 2025 | 4 | Jan 17, 2025 | 21 |
| -1.07% | Sep 3, 2024 | 4 | Sep 6, 2024 | 4 | Sep 12, 2024 | 8 |
| -0.57% | Oct 23, 2024 | 8 | Nov 1, 2024 | 3 | Nov 6, 2024 | 11 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current AB Conservative Buffer ETF volatility is 1.14%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.