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Performance
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AB International Buffer ETF (BUFI) is up 4.2% since the beginning of the year. BUFI is currently trading at $42 per share.
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Returns By Period
AB International Buffer ETF (BUFI) has returned 4.18% so far this year and 18.01% over the past 12 months.
AB International Buffer ETF
- 1D
- -0.03%
- 1M
- 2.97%
- YTD
- 4.18%
- 6M
- 6.80%
- 1Y
- 18.01%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.26%
- 1M
- 4.84%
- YTD
- 2.86%
- 6M
- 6.22%
- 1Y
- 33.47%
- 3Y*
- 19.26%
- 5Y*
- 10.96%
- 10Y*
- 12.89%
BUFI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 10, 2024, BUFI's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.08%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 82% of months were positive and 18% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +3.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, BUFI closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.22% | 2.10% | -3.44% | 3.38% | 4.18% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.16% | 1.57% | 0.01% | 2.04% | 2.21% | 1.38% | -1.22% | 2.96% | 1.40% | 0.93% | 0.40% | 1.60% | 16.50% |
| 2024 | -1.31% | -1.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB International Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of 9.24%, beta of 0.39, and R² of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 11, 2024.
- This ETF captured 43.62% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -16.90%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 9.24% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.39 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
- 9.24%
- Beta
- 0.39
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 43.62%
- Downside Capture
- -16.90%
Expense Ratio
BUFI has an expense ratio of 0.69%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUFI ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% 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 AB International Buffer ETF (BUFI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BUFI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.33 | 2.59 | -0.26 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.32 | 3.60 | -0.28 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.46 | 1.48 | -0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.21 | 3.33 | -0.11 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.37 | 15.04 | -1.67 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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 International 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 International Buffer ETF was 7.43%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 13 trading sessions.
The current AB International Buffer ETF drawdown is 0.18%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -7.43% | Mar 10, 2025 | 22 | Apr 8, 2025 | 13 | Apr 28, 2025 | 35 |
| -5.69% | Mar 2, 2026 | 15 | Mar 20, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -2.98% | Nov 13, 2025 | 6 | Nov 20, 2025 | 14 | Dec 11, 2025 | 20 |
| -2.46% | Jul 24, 2025 | 7 | Aug 1, 2025 | 8 | Aug 13, 2025 | 15 |
| -1.9% | Dec 12, 2024 | 7 | Dec 20, 2024 | 18 | Jan 21, 2025 | 25 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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