FT Cboe Vest Fund of Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD)
BUFD is an actively managed ETF by First Trust. BUFD launched on Jan 20, 2021 and has a 1.05% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US33740U7037
33740U703
Jan 20, 2021
North America (U.S.)
1x
No Index (Active)
Large-Cap
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FT Cboe Vest Fund of Deep 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
FT Cboe Vest Fund of Deep Buffer ETF had a return of 12.42% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.21% in the last 12 months.
BUFD
12.42%
1.39%
6.29%
15.21%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
25.15%
2.97%
12.53%
31.00%
13.95%
11.21%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BUFD, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.88% | 2.05% | 0.94% | -0.72% | 2.35% | 1.46% | 0.66% | 1.43% | 0.85% | -0.16% | 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% |
Expense Ratio
BUFD has a high expense ratio of 1.05%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of BUFD is 91, placing it in the top 9% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Cboe Vest Fund of Deep Buffer ETF (BUFD) 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 FT Cboe Vest Fund of 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 Cboe Vest Fund of Deep Buffer ETF was 10.75%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.75% | Mar 30, 2022 | 136 | Oct 12, 2022 | 179 | Jun 30, 2023 | 315 |
| -5.48% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 12 | Nov 14, 2023 | 75 |
| -4.45% | Jan 5, 2022 | 43 | Mar 8, 2022 | 15 | Mar 29, 2022 | 58 |
| -3.33% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 9 | Aug 16, 2024 | 23 |
| -1.74% | Apr 10, 2024 | 8 | Apr 19, 2024 | 11 | May 6, 2024 | 19 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current FT Cboe Vest Fund of Deep Buffer ETF volatility is 1.54%, 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.