FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (DAPR) Alternatives
FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - April (DAPR) belongs to the Defined Outcome category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DAPR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to DAPR
DAPR charges 0.85% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DAPR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | DAPR vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | DAPR vs SMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | DAPR vs DMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | Mar 31, 2025 | DAPR vs MMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | DAPR vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DAPR
Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | 97 | Dec 1, 2024 | DAPR vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | 97 | Feb 3, 2025 | DAPR vs ZFEB | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 96 | Dec 31, 2024 | DAPR vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 96 | Mar 3, 2025 | DAPR vs ZMAR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | DAPR vs ZJAN |
Top Performing DAPR Alternatives (YTD)
DAPR alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 3.19% | Mar 31, 2020 | DAPR vs KAPR | |
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 2.69% | Mar 31, 2021 | DAPR vs IAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.16% | Mar 19, 2021 | DAPR vs FMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | DAPR vs BAPR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (April) ETF | 1.94% | Mar 31, 2021 | DAPR vs PSMR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DAPR
DAPR alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr May | 1.51% | May 1, 2025 | DAPR vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | DAPR vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.99% | Jun 30, 2025 | DAPR vs AIOO | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | DAPR vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.62% | Apr 1, 2025 | DAPR vs ZAPR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DAPR
DAPR alternatives from the Defined Outcome category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Dec... | -1.57% | Dec 1, 2024 | DAPR vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.73% | Feb 3, 2025 | DAPR vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2024 | DAPR vs ZJAN | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct... | -1.91% | Oct 1, 2024 | DAPR vs ZOCT | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | -1.92% | Mar 3, 2025 | DAPR vs ZMAR |
Other ETFs from FT Vest
Most popular FT Vest ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Gold Strategy Quarterly Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Gold | 74 | 0.18% | Jan 20, 2021 | DAPR vs BGLD | |
| FT Cboe Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Inco... | Derivative Income | 59 | -0.53% | Oct 19, 2022 | DAPR vs RDVI | |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 81 | -0.85% | Jan 20, 2021 | DAPR vs BUFD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | Options Trading | 68 | -2.39% | Sep 17, 2020 | DAPR vs FSEP | |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 81 | -1.45% | Jun 15, 2022 | DAPR vs BUFQ | |
| FT Vest Dow Jones Internet & Target Income ETF | Technology Equities | 17 | -12.29% | Mar 19, 2024 | DAPR vs FDND | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | Defined Outcome | 85 | -1.80% | Dec 18, 2020 | DAPR vs DDEC | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | Defined Outcome | 73 | -1.36% | Feb 21, 2020 | DAPR vs FFEB | |
| FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF | Derivative Income | 60 | 6.85% | Apr 26, 2023 | DAPR vs DOGG | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | Defined Outcome | 86 | -1.91% | Nov 15, 2019 | DAPR vs DNOV |
Often Compared With DAPR
What investors most often compare with DAPR, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF | Options Trading | 58 | -3.69% | Sep 28, 2023 | DAPR vs HELO | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | DAPR vs SDIV | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | Defined Outcome | 85 | 0.61% | Mar 31, 2021 | DAPR vs EAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Septem... | Defined Outcome | 66 | 1.13% | Aug 30, 2024 | DAPR vs KSEP | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 75 | -1.34% | Jun 11, 2024 | DAPR vs BUFP | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (April) ETF | Defined Outcome | 86 | 1.91% | Mar 31, 2021 | DAPR vs PSCW | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 86 | 1.71% | Mar 31, 2020 | DAPR vs NAPR |
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