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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.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) has returned -1.45% so far this year and 18.29% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF
- 1D
- 2.67%
- 1M
- -1.59%
- YTD
- -1.45%
- 6M
- 1.38%
- 1Y
- 18.29%
- 3Y*
- 15.31%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 16, 2022, BUFQ's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.32%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.4 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 56% 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% | -1.45% | |||||||||
| 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 3.45%, beta of 0.78, 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 (73.66%) than losses (58.24%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.45% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.45%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 73.66%
- Downside Capture
- 58.24%
Expense Ratio
BUFQ has a high expense ratio of 1.10%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUFQ ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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 FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF (BUFQ) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BUFQ | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.32 | 0.90 | +0.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.08 | 1.39 | +0.69 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.21 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.07 | 1.40 | +0.67 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.41 | 6.61 | +4.80 |
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 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 2.86%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.74% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 24, 2025 | 86 |
| -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 |
| -5.39% | Jan 29, 2026 | 42 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -4.01% | Sep 15, 2023 | 30 | Oct 26, 2023 | 6 | Nov 3, 2023 | 36 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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