FT Cboe Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (BUFT)
BUFT is an actively managed ETF by FT Vest. BUFT launched on Oct 26, 2021 and has a 1.05% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| Issuer | FT Vest |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Options Trading |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | No Index (Active) |
| Asset Class | Alternatives |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
BUFT has a high expense ratio of 1.05%, 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 Cboe Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive 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 Cboe Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF had a return of 6.15% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.99% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 6.15% | 17.79% |
| 1 month | 0.46% | 0.18% |
| 6 months | 3.21% | 7.53% |
| 1 year | 9.99% | 26.42% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 13.48% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.85% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BUFT, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.78% | 1.05% | 0.66% | -0.28% | 1.93% | 0.48% | 0.50% | 0.60% | 6.15% | ||||
| 2023 | 2.22% | -0.64% | 1.44% | 0.79% | 0.54% | 3.30% | 1.06% | -0.03% | -2.06% | -1.19% | 5.01% | 1.94% | 12.88% |
| 2022 | -0.92% | -0.90% | 1.42% | -4.04% | -0.53% | -3.12% | 2.48% | -1.79% | -3.05% | 2.43% | 1.89% | -2.33% | -8.41% |
| 2021 | 0.07% | -0.64% | 1.25% | 0.67% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of BUFT is 82, placing it in the top 18% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Cboe Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF (BUFT) 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 Cboe Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive 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 Cboe Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF was 10.40%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 239 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.4% | Mar 30, 2022 | 128 | Sep 30, 2022 | 239 | Sep 14, 2023 | 367 |
| -4.8% | Sep 15, 2023 | 31 | Oct 27, 2023 | 12 | Nov 14, 2023 | 43 |
| -3.75% | Jan 3, 2022 | 49 | Mar 14, 2022 | 11 | Mar 29, 2022 | 60 |
| -1.87% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 6 | Aug 13, 2024 | 20 |
| -1.68% | Mar 21, 2024 | 21 | Apr 19, 2024 | 10 | May 3, 2024 | 31 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current FT Cboe Vest Buffered Allocation Defensive ETF volatility is 0.49%, 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.