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Performance
BUFY Performance Chart
FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFY) is up 3.7% since the beginning of the year. BUFY is currently trading at $23 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFY) has returned 3.73% so far this year and 18.47% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF
- 1D
- 0.30%
- 1M
- 3.68%
- YTD
- 3.73%
- 6M
- 6.43%
- 1Y
- 18.47%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.18%
- 1M
- 5.05%
- YTD
- 1.78%
- 6M
- 4.86%
- 1Y
- 28.88%
- 3Y*
- 18.97%
- 5Y*
- 10.81%
- 10Y*
- 12.85%
BUFY Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 26, 2024, BUFY's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +3.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2024 at -3.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, BUFY closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.84% | 1.50% | -2.65% | 3.08% | 3.73% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.80% | 1.81% | 0.36% | 2.33% | 2.93% | 1.34% | -1.09% | 2.83% | 1.31% | 0.23% | 0.53% | 1.57% | 18.22% |
| 2024 | -0.58% | -3.70% | -0.70% | -2.12% | -6.95% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest Laddered International Moderate Buffer ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.97%, beta of 0.36, and R² of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 27, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (34.24%) than losses (7.02%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.97% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.36 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 3.97%
- Beta
- 0.36
- R²
- 0.52
- Upside Capture
- 34.24%
- Downside Capture
- 7.02%
Expense Ratio
BUFY has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BUFY 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 International Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BUFY | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.71 | 2.20 | +0.51 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.96 | 3.07 | +0.89 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.54 | 1.41 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.44 | 3.55 | +0.90 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.17 | 16.01 | +3.16 |
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 International Moderate 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 International Moderate Buffer ETF was 7.95%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 14 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -7.95% | Sep 27, 2024 | 132 | Apr 8, 2025 | 14 | Apr 29, 2025 | 146 |
| -4.65% | Feb 26, 2026 | 17 | Mar 20, 2026 | 16 | Apr 14, 2026 | 33 |
| -2.37% | Nov 13, 2025 | 6 | Nov 20, 2025 | 9 | Dec 4, 2025 | 15 |
| -2.25% | Jul 24, 2025 | 7 | Aug 1, 2025 | 7 | Aug 12, 2025 | 14 |
| -1.66% | Jun 13, 2025 | 5 | Jun 20, 2025 | 6 | Jun 30, 2025 | 11 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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