- 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)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
FFEB Performance Chart
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February (FFEB) is up 6.7% since the beginning of the year. FFEB is currently trading at $60 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FFEB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,677.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February (FFEB) has returned 6.72% so far this year and 18.09% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February
- 1D
- -1.11%
- 1M
- 0.31%
- YTD
- 6.72%
- 6M
- 7.51%
- 1Y
- 18.09%
- 3Y*
- 16.02%
- 5Y*
- 10.90%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- -0.21%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
FFEB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 24, 2020, FFEB's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, FFEB closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.01% | 1.03% | -3.34% | 6.71% | 2.48% | -1.07% | 6.72% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.63% | 0.28% | -3.81% | -0.37% | 4.34% | 3.33% | 1.45% | 1.48% | 2.20% | 0.83% | 0.74% | 1.09% | 13.76% |
| 2024 | 1.38% | 2.68% | 1.92% | -2.13% | 3.36% | 2.16% | 0.92% | 1.84% | 0.98% | -0.21% | 3.07% | -0.36% | 16.64% |
| 2023 | 3.38% | -0.87% | 2.53% | 1.42% | 0.37% | 4.69% | 1.79% | -0.44% | -3.44% | -1.79% | 7.33% | 3.85% | 19.95% |
| 2022 | -1.01% | -1.80% | 2.20% | -5.73% | 0.61% | -5.77% | 6.30% | -2.53% | -5.57% | 5.28% | 3.31% | -2.11% | -7.51% |
| 2021 | 0.02% | 0.71% | 3.45% | 3.22% | 0.78% | 1.37% | 1.24% | 1.39% | -1.70% | 3.22% | -0.61% | 2.22% | 16.26% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February has an annualized alpha of 2.18%, beta of 0.65, and R2 of 0.94 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 25, 2020.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (59.31%) than losses (58.09%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.18% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.65 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
- 2.18%
- Beta
- 0.65
- R²
- 0.94
- Upside Capture
- 59.31%
- Downside Capture
- 58.09%
Expense Ratio
FFEB has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FFEB ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% 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 Buffer ETF - February (FFEB) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FFEB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.63 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.53 | 1.36 | +0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.31 | 2.69 | +0.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.59 | 12.34 | +5.24 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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 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 Buffer ETF - February was 22.81%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 81 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February drawdown is 1.16%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -22.81%Mar 2020 | 27d | 3mo 26d | 4mo 23dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -13.85%Oct 2022 | 8mo 4d | 7mo 23d | 1y 3moFeb 2022 - Jun 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -11.89%Apr 2025 | 1mo 13d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 9dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2023 pullback2023 | -7.01%Oct 2023 | 2mo 28d | 20d | 3mo 18dJul 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.73%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 15d | 1mo 17dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FFEB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.81% | -56.78% | +33.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.73% | -9.10% | +3.37% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.89% | -18.90% | +7.01% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -13.85% | -25.43% | +11.58% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.16% | -2.97% | +1.81% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.40% | -10.72% | +8.32% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.08% | 1.97% | -0.89% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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