- Issuer
- FT Vest
- Inception Date
- Jun 15, 2022
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Nasdaq-100, Options Trading
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- NASDAQ 100 Index - USD
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
BUFQ Performance Chart
FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) is up 8.1% since the beginning of the year. BUFQ is currently trading at $39 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) has returned 8.12% so far this year and 19.86% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF
- 1D
- -1.25%
- 1M
- -0.13%
- YTD
- 8.12%
- 6M
- 8.48%
- 1Y
- 19.86%
- 3Y*
- 16.39%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- -0.21%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
BUFQ Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 16, 2022, BUFQ's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.
Historically, 76% of months were positive and 24% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -7.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, BUFQ closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.75% | -0.61% | -1.59% | 7.96% | 2.99% | -1.32% | 8.12% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.62% | -1.16% | -5.42% | 0.67% | 6.29% | 3.91% | 1.63% | 1.04% | 2.20% | 1.58% | 0.34% | 0.93% | 14.03% |
| 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% | 3.15% | 1.92% | 0.04% | -1.41% | -0.64% | 5.64% | 2.24% | 35.51% |
| 2022 | 2.63% | 9.18% | -3.12% | -7.91% | 3.33% | 4.23% | -6.43% | 0.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.34%, beta of 0.77, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 17, 2022.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (72.51%) than losses (58.06%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.34% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.34%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 72.51%
- Downside Capture
- 58.06%
Expense Ratio
BUFQ has a high expense ratio of 1.10%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUFQ ranks 86 for risk / return — in the top 86% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| BUFQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.48 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.94 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.50 | 1.36 | +0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.85 | 2.69 | +1.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.39 | 12.34 | +7.04 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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 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 15.74%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF drawdown is 1.32%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -15.74%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 17d | 4mo 4dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -15.40%Oct 2022 | 1mo 29d | 5mo 18d | 7mo 17dAug 2022 - Mar 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.89%Aug 2024 | 25d | 1mo 19d | 2mo 14dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.39%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 10d | 2mo 10dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -4.01%Oct 2023 | 1mo 11d | 8d | 1mo 19dSep 2023 - Nov 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BUFQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -15.74% | -56.78% | +41.04% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.39% | -9.10% | +3.71% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.74% | -18.90% | +3.16% |
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 | -1.32% | -2.97% | +1.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.31% | -10.72% | +8.41% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.07% | 1.97% | -0.90% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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