FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August (DAUG)
DAUG is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the Cboe S&P 500 30% (-5% to -35%) Buffer Protect August Series Index. DAUG launched on Nov 6, 2019 and has a 0.85% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| Index Tracked | Cboe S&P 500 30% (-5% to -35%) Buffer Protect August Series Index |
| Home Page | www.ftportfolios.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
DAUG features an expense ratio of 0.85%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August, 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 U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August had a return of 7.34% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.50% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.34% | 16.48% |
| 1 month | 0.64% | 1.67% |
| 6 months | 6.08% | 14.21% |
| 1 year | 9.50% | 21.98% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 13.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.91% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DAUG, 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 | 0.96% | 2.29% | 1.12% | -0.54% | 1.98% | 0.85% | 7.34% | ||||||
| 2023 | 2.76% | -1.40% | 1.87% | 0.59% | -0.03% | 5.36% | 2.73% | -3.00% | -2.42% | -1.33% | 5.60% | 2.76% | 13.85% |
| 2022 | -1.71% | -1.28% | 1.88% | -4.61% | -0.23% | -2.78% | 0.93% | -3.46% | -4.79% | 3.72% | 3.13% | -2.99% | -11.95% |
| 2021 | -0.67% | 0.98% | 1.67% | 0.76% | 0.41% | 0.60% | 0.22% | 0.71% | -1.70% | 2.36% | -0.44% | 1.69% | 6.71% |
| 2020 | -0.01% | -3.28% | -5.91% | 6.15% | 2.34% | 0.49% | 3.09% | 2.51% | -1.12% | -1.22% | 4.32% | 0.98% | 8.01% |
| 2019 | 0.86% | 0.79% | 1.66% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DAUG is 73, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August (DAUG) 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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August. 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 U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August was 15.34%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 301 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.34% | Jan 4, 2022 | 197 | Oct 14, 2022 | 301 | Dec 27, 2023 | 498 |
| -14.1% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 79 | Jul 15, 2020 | 102 |
| -2.99% | Sep 3, 2020 | 14 | Sep 23, 2020 | 13 | Oct 12, 2020 | 27 |
| -2.84% | Oct 13, 2020 | 14 | Oct 30, 2020 | 4 | Nov 5, 2020 | 18 |
| -2.03% | Aug 31, 2021 | 24 | Oct 4, 2021 | 12 | Oct 20, 2021 | 36 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - August volatility is 0.23%, 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.