FT Cboe Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ)
BUFZ is an actively managed ETF by FT Vest. BUFZ launched on Oct 25, 2023 and has a 1.05% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| Issuer | FT Vest |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Category | Options Trading |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | No Index (Active) |
| Asset Class | Alternatives |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
BUFZ has a high expense ratio of 1.05%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
Loading data...
Compare to other instruments
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Popular comparisons: BUFZ vs. SPY, BUFZ vs. BUFD
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FT Cboe Vest Laddered Moderate 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.
Returns By Period
FT Cboe Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF had a return of 11.44% year-to-date (YTD) and 17.50% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 11.44% | 25.70% |
| 1 month | 1.36% | 3.51% |
| 6 months | 6.42% | 14.80% |
| 1 year | 17.50% | 37.91% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 14.18% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.41% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BUFZ, 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 | 0.75% | 1.90% | 1.14% | -0.72% | 2.08% | 1.15% | 0.83% | 1.39% | 0.94% | -0.21% | 11.44% | ||
| 2023 | 0.71% | 5.60% | 2.26% | 8.75% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of BUFZ is 95, placing it in the top 5% 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 Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (BUFZ) 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 Laddered 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 Cboe Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF was 3.08%, occurring on Aug 5, 2024. Recovery took 8 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.08% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 8 | Aug 15, 2024 | 22 |
| -1.75% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 11 | May 6, 2024 | 26 |
| -1.5% | Sep 3, 2024 | 4 | Sep 6, 2024 | 6 | Sep 16, 2024 | 10 |
| -0.93% | Oct 21, 2024 | 11 | Nov 4, 2024 | 2 | Nov 6, 2024 | 13 |
| -0.74% | Jan 30, 2024 | 2 | Jan 31, 2024 | 2 | Feb 2, 2024 | 4 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current FT Cboe Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF volatility is 1.40%, 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.