- ISIN
- US00039J8146
- CUSIP
- 00039J814
- Issuer
- AllianceBernstein
- Inception Date
- Dec 9, 2024
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $123M
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Performance
BUFI Performance Chart
AB International Buffer ETF (BUFI) is up 6.1% since the beginning of the year. BUFI is currently trading at $43 per share.
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Returns By Period
AB International Buffer ETF (BUFI) has returned 6.10% so far this year and 14.67% over the past 12 months.
AB International Buffer ETF
- 1D
- 0.16%
- 1M
- 1.31%
- YTD
- 6.10%
- 6M
- 6.39%
- 1Y
- 14.67%
- 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%
BUFI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 10, 2024, BUFI's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.07%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.
Historically, 84% of months were positive and 16% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +3.0%, 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 56% 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% | 3.01% | 1.35% | 0.84% | 6.10% | ||||||
| 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 | -1.18% | -1.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB International Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of 7.74%, beta of 0.40, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 10, 2024.
- This ETF captured 36.72% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -21.49%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 7.74% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.40 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
- 7.74%
- Beta
- 0.40
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 36.72%
- Downside Capture
- -21.49%
Expense Ratio
BUFI has an expense ratio of 0.69%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUFI ranks 55 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 International Buffer ETF (BUFI) 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.
| BUFI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.31 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.59 | 2.78 | -0.20 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.30 | 12.44 | -2.14 |
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.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -7.43%Apr 2025 | 29d | 20d | 1mo 19dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.69%Mar 2026 | 18d | 28d | 1mo 16dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.39%Apr 2026 | 9d | 27d | 1mo 6dApr 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.98%Nov 2025 | 7d | 21d | 28dNov 2025 - Dec 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.46%Aug 2025 | 8d | 12d | 20dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BUFI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -7.43% | -56.78% | +49.35% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.69% | -9.10% | +3.41% |
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 | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.84% | -10.71% | +9.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.43% | 2.03% | -0.60% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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