FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ)
BUFQ is a passive ETF by FT Vest tracking the investment results of the NASDAQ 100 Index - USD. BUFQ launched on Jun 15, 2022 and has a 1.10% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Jun 15, 2022
North America (U.S.)
1x
NASDAQ 100 Index - USD
Large-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
BUFQ has a high expense ratio of 1.10%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq 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 Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF had a return of 3.56% year-to-date (YTD) and 17.00% in the last 12 months.
BUFQ
3.56%
2.33%
8.97%
17.00%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
3.96%
1.97%
9.03%
22.16%
12.60%
11.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BUFQ, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.62% | 3.56% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1.48% | 2.23% | 1.14% | -1.91% | 3.92% | 2.35% | -0.17% | 1.17% | 1.66% | 0.03% | 3.03% | 0.48% | 16.41% |
| 2023 | 8.21% | 0.13% | 6.71% | 0.70% | 4.61% | 3.14% | 1.92% | 0.04% | -1.41% | -0.64% | 5.64% | 2.24% | 35.51% |
| 2022 | 1.49% | 9.19% | -3.13% | -7.91% | 3.33% | 4.23% | -6.43% | -0.38% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 76, BUFQ is among the top 24% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) 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 Vest Laddered Nasdaq 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 Nasdaq Buffer ETF was 15.40%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 115 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.4% | Aug 16, 2022 | 43 | Oct 14, 2022 | 115 | Mar 31, 2023 | 158 |
| -6.89% | Jul 11, 2024 | 18 | Aug 5, 2024 | 34 | Sep 23, 2024 | 52 |
| -4.01% | Sep 15, 2023 | 30 | Oct 26, 2023 | 6 | Nov 3, 2023 | 36 |
| -3.91% | Apr 12, 2024 | 6 | Apr 19, 2024 | 11 | May 6, 2024 | 17 |
| -3.63% | Jun 27, 2022 | 4 | Jun 30, 2022 | 4 | Jul 7, 2022 | 8 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF volatility is 2.92%, 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.