BUFQ's Sortino Ratio of 3.14 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 3.14 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 25, 2026).
Unlike other measures, Sortino only focuses on downside volatility (losses), making it particularly useful for investors more concerned about protecting against drawdowns than overall price swings.
BUFQ Sortino Ratio Rank
BUFQ ranks above 79.2% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating above-average returns relative to downside risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).
What moves the rank
- Strong returns with minimal downside volatility → Higher rank
- Severe or frequent drawdowns → Lower rank
- Upside volatility → No impact (Sortino doesn't penalize upside swings)
What you can do with this information
- Above-average downside protection with room for improvement
- Compare against category peers to gauge relative positioning
- Monitor for movement toward top tier or decline toward median
- Consider pairing with top-tier holdings to improve portfolio risk profile
BUFQ Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows BUFQ's Sortino Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better downside-adjusted returns.
- Red zone (bottom 25%): 1.27 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): 1.27 to 2.91
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.91 or higher
- Top 1%: 14.58+
- Median: 2.16 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar ETFs
The table compares FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF's Sortino Ratio with other ETFs in the Nasdaq-100, Options Trading category across multiple time periods, showing how BUFQ's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.
Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jun 25, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAPR | Innovator Premium Income 15 Buffer ETF - April | 11.21 | |||
| APRJ | Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - April | 7.74 | |||
| APRW | AllianzIM U.S. Large Cap Buffer20 Apr ETF | 7.40 | |||
| XIMR | FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer & Premium Income ETF - March | 6.91 | |||
| XMAR | FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF - March | 6.48 | |||
| PBAP | PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETF - April | 6.14 | |||
| JULJ | Innovator Premium Income 30 Barrier ETF - July | 5.94 | |||
| DMAR | FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - March | 5.89 | |||
| APRP | PGIM US Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETF - April | 5.88 | |||
| NAPR | Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | 5.83 | |||
| BUFQ | FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | 3.14 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows BUFQ's rolling Sortino ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to downside risk, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility during market stress. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.
Identify market cycles by observing when BUFQ consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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