- ISIN
- US33740F7713
- CUSIP
- 33740F771
- Issuer
- FT Vest
- Inception Date
- Feb 21, 2020
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $461M
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Performance
DFEB Performance Chart
FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February (DFEB) is up 5.6% since the beginning of the year. DFEB is currently trading at $50 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DFEB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,476.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February (DFEB) has returned 5.61% so far this year and 15.37% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February
- 1D
- -0.08%
- 1M
- 0.38%
- YTD
- 5.61%
- 6M
- 5.72%
- 1Y
- 15.37%
- 3Y*
- 13.04%
- 5Y*
- 8.10%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DFEB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 24, 2020, DFEB's average daily return is +0.03%, 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 Nov 2023 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -5.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DFEB closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.96% | 0.56% | -2.23% | 4.77% | 1.78% | -0.23% | 5.61% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.41% | 0.18% | -2.81% | -0.24% | 3.12% | 2.96% | 1.23% | 1.24% | 1.71% | 0.76% | 0.68% | 1.09% | 11.79% |
| 2024 | 1.12% | 1.48% | 1.66% | -1.95% | 3.06% | 2.05% | 0.88% | 1.61% | 0.97% | 0.09% | 2.36% | -0.18% | 13.87% |
| 2023 | 0.83% | -2.17% | 2.27% | 0.99% | 0.38% | 3.75% | 1.35% | -0.13% | -2.66% | -1.60% | 6.77% | 2.40% | 12.47% |
| 2022 | -0.25% | 0.74% | 1.13% | -3.64% | 0.38% | -4.21% | 4.04% | -1.77% | -3.64% | 2.74% | 1.59% | -2.24% | -5.41% |
| 2021 | -0.09% | 0.49% | 2.09% | 1.93% | 0.33% | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.74% | -1.10% | 2.02% | -0.41% | 1.26% | 8.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February has an annualized alpha of 2.36%, beta of 0.40, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 24, 2020.
- This ETF participated in 40.67% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 39.63% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.36% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.40 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
- 2.36%
- Beta
- 0.40
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 39.63%
- Downside Capture
- 40.67%
Expense Ratio
DFEB has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DFEB ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February (DFEB) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| DFEB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.83 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.48 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.59 | 1.37 | +0.23 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.78 | 2.78 | +0.99 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.45 | 12.44 | +7.02 |
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 U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February. 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 U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February was 14.61%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 85 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - February drawdown is 0.31%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -14.61%Mar 2020 | 23d | 4mo 4d | 4mo 27dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2023 correction2023 | -10.02%Mar 2023 | 11mo 15d | 8mo 9d | 1y 7moMar 2022 - Nov 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -8.33%Apr 2025 | 1mo 13d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 21dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.12%Aug 2024 | 19d | 14d | 1mo 3dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.09%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 15d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DFEB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -14.61% | -56.78% | +42.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.09% | -9.10% | +5.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -8.33% | -18.90% | +10.57% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -10.02% | -25.43% | +15.41% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.31% | -1.80% | +1.49% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.06% | -10.71% | +8.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.79% | 2.03% | -1.24% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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