- ISIN
- US33740U7037
- CUSIP
- 33740U703
- Issuer
- FT Vest
- Inception Date
- Jan 20, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
BUFD Performance Chart
FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD) is up 4.4% since the beginning of the year. BUFD is currently trading at $29 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BUFD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,434.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD) has returned 4.43% so far this year and 13.38% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF
- 1D
- -0.77%
- 1M
- 0.25%
- YTD
- 4.43%
- 6M
- 4.83%
- 1Y
- 13.38%
- 3Y*
- 11.82%
- 5Y*
- 7.48%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- -0.21%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
BUFD Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 21, 2021, BUFD's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -4.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BUFD closed higher 53% 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 -3.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.67% | 0.14% | -1.65% | 4.25% | 1.75% | -0.71% | 4.43% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.49% | -0.39% | -3.29% | -0.76% | 4.04% | 3.11% | 1.20% | 1.26% | 1.54% | 0.80% | 0.72% | 0.64% | 10.66% |
| 2024 | 0.88% | 2.05% | 0.94% | -0.72% | 2.35% | 1.46% | 0.66% | 1.43% | 0.85% | -0.16% | 2.68% | -0.58% | 12.42% |
| 2023 | 2.80% | -1.19% | 2.25% | 0.77% | 0.79% | 3.81% | 1.67% | -0.46% | -2.52% | -1.41% | 6.01% | 2.21% | 15.40% |
| 2022 | -1.41% | -0.60% | 1.61% | -4.15% | -0.59% | -3.36% | 2.76% | -1.34% | -3.53% | 2.77% | 2.24% | -2.04% | -7.70% |
| 2021 | -1.25% | 1.04% | 1.67% | 0.81% | 0.17% | 0.78% | 0.17% | 0.70% | -0.72% | 1.54% | -0.52% | 1.48% | 5.97% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.85%, beta of 0.41, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 22, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 40.38% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 39.36% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.41 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
- 1.85%
- Beta
- 0.41
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 39.36%
- Downside Capture
- 40.38%
Expense Ratio
BUFD has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUFD ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BUFD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.68 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.40 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.56 | 1.36 | +0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.11 | 2.69 | +1.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 22.33 | 12.34 | +9.99 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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 FT Vest Laddered Deep 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 Laddered Deep Buffer ETF was 10.75%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF drawdown is 0.77%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -10.75%Oct 2022 | 6mo 16d | 8mo 21d | 1y 3moMar 2022 - Jun 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -10.15%Apr 2025 | 1mo 16d | 2mo 5d | 3mo 21dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -5.48%Oct 2023 | 2mo 27d | 18d | 3mo 15dAug 2023 - Nov 2023 |
Bear market2022 | -4.45%Mar 2022 | 2mo 2d | 21d | 2mo 23dJan 2022 - Mar 2022 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.43%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 14d | 1mo 16dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BUFD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -10.75% | -56.78% | +46.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.43% | -9.10% | +5.67% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -10.15% | -18.90% | +8.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -10.75% | -25.43% | +14.68% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.77% | -2.97% | +2.20% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.97% | -10.72% | +8.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.63% | 1.97% | -1.34% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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