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Performance
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AB Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFM) is up 0.6% since the beginning of the year. BUFM is currently trading at $39 per share.
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Returns By Period
AB Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFM) has returned 0.64% so far this year and 17.19% over the past 12 months.
AB Moderate Buffer ETF
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.50%
- YTD
- 0.64%
- 6M
- 3.54%
- 1Y
- 17.19%
- 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%
BUFM Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 10, 2024, BUFM's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, BUFM closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.10% | -0.18% | -3.14% | 2.96% | 0.64% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 1.64% | -0.51% | -0.66% | -0.40% | 3.50% | 1.99% | 1.36% | 1.45% | 1.52% | 1.18% | 0.67% | 0.57% | 12.94% |
| 2024 | -1.10% | -1.10% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB Moderate Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.54%, beta of 0.51, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 11, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (48.45%) than losses (35.76%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.54% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.51 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
- 2.54%
- Beta
- 0.51
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 48.45%
- Downside Capture
- 35.76%
Expense Ratio
BUFM has an expense ratio of 0.69%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUFM ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% 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 Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BUFM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.69 | 2.59 | +0.10 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.90 | 3.60 | +0.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.53 | 1.48 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.80 | 3.33 | +0.48 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.92 | 15.04 | -1.12 |
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 Moderate 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 Moderate Buffer ETF was 9.43%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 24 trading sessions.
The current AB Moderate Buffer ETF drawdown is 1.11%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9.43% | Feb 18, 2025 | 36 | Apr 8, 2025 | 24 | May 13, 2025 | 60 |
| -4.07% | Feb 3, 2026 | 38 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -2.18% | Nov 4, 2025 | 13 | Nov 20, 2025 | 4 | Nov 26, 2025 | 17 |
| -1.89% | Dec 12, 2024 | 6 | Dec 19, 2024 | 19 | Jan 21, 2025 | 25 |
| -1.68% | Dec 12, 2025 | 4 | Dec 17, 2025 | 3 | Dec 22, 2025 | 7 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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