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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October (DOCT) has returned -1.95% so far this year and 13.24% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October
- 1D
- 1.47%
- 1M
- -2.34%
- YTD
- -1.95%
- 6M
- 0.52%
- 1Y
- 13.24%
- 3Y*
- 9.78%
- 5Y*
- 6.53%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 17, 2020, DOCT's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.47%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.4 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Oct 2020 with a return of +122.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -4.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DOCT closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 19, 2020 with a return of +114.8%, while the worst single day was Sep 4, 2020 at -3.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.65% | -0.25% | -2.34% | -1.95% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.46% | -0.55% | -3.46% | -0.13% | 3.70% | 3.40% | 1.45% | 1.59% | 2.08% | 1.78% | 0.19% | 0.54% | 12.50% |
| 2024 | 1.06% | 1.56% | 0.81% | -0.19% | 1.51% | 0.71% | 0.48% | 0.69% | 0.49% | -1.00% | 2.95% | -1.03% | 8.28% |
| 2023 | 3.93% | -1.38% | 2.30% | 1.37% | 0.86% | 3.98% | 1.29% | 0.39% | -2.48% | -1.65% | 4.67% | 2.05% | 16.13% |
| 2022 | -1.65% | -1.08% | 1.65% | -3.96% | -0.10% | -3.39% | 2.57% | -1.54% | -0.46% | 2.05% | 2.96% | -2.16% | -5.27% |
| 2021 | -0.67% | 0.91% | 1.87% | 0.89% | 0.36% | 0.72% | 0.26% | 0.37% | 0.05% | 0.98% | -0.68% | 1.65% | 6.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October has an annualized alpha of 29.99%, beta of 0.26, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 18, 2020.
- This ETF captured 37.96% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -80.13%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.26 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.01 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 29.99%
- Beta
- 0.26
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 37.96%
- Downside Capture
- -80.13%
Expense Ratio
DOCT has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DOCT ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% 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 - October (DOCT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| DOCT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.48 | 0.90 | +0.59 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.20 | 1.39 | +0.81 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.21 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.29 | 1.40 | +0.89 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.15 | 6.61 | +4.54 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore DOCT risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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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 U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October. 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 - October was 9.92%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - October drawdown is 2.93%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9.92% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 24, 2025 | 86 |
| -9.35% | Jan 5, 2022 | 113 | Jun 16, 2022 | 208 | Apr 17, 2023 | 321 |
| -5.42% | Sep 15, 2023 | 31 | Oct 27, 2023 | 24 | Dec 1, 2023 | 55 |
| -4.34% | Feb 10, 2026 | 34 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -3.66% | Sep 4, 2020 | 1 | Sep 4, 2020 | 11 | Sep 28, 2020 | 12 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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