FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January (FJAN) Alternatives
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - January (FJAN) 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 FJAN. 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 FJAN
FJAN charges 0.85% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FJAN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | FJAN vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | FJAN vs SMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | FJAN vs DMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | Mar 31, 2025 | FJAN vs MMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | FJAN vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FJAN
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 | FJAN vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | 97 | Feb 3, 2025 | FJAN vs ZFEB | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 96 | Dec 31, 2024 | FJAN vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 96 | Mar 3, 2025 | FJAN vs ZMAR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | FJAN vs ZJAN |
Top Performing FJAN Alternatives (YTD)
FJAN 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 | FJAN vs KAPR | |
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 2.69% | Mar 31, 2021 | FJAN vs IAPR | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March | 2.16% | Mar 19, 2021 | FJAN vs FMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | FJAN vs BAPR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (April) ETF | 1.94% | Mar 31, 2021 | FJAN vs PSMR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FJAN
FJAN 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 | FJAN vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | FJAN vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.99% | Jun 30, 2025 | FJAN vs AIOO | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | FJAN vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.62% | Apr 1, 2025 | FJAN vs ZAPR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FJAN
FJAN 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 | FJAN vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.73% | Feb 3, 2025 | FJAN vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2024 | FJAN vs ZJAN | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct... | -1.91% | Oct 1, 2024 | FJAN vs ZOCT | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | -1.92% | Mar 3, 2025 | FJAN 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 | FJAN vs BGLD | |
| FT Cboe Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Inco... | Derivative Income | 59 | -0.53% | Oct 19, 2022 | FJAN vs RDVI | |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 81 | -0.85% | Jan 20, 2021 | FJAN vs BUFD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | Options Trading | 68 | -2.39% | Sep 17, 2020 | FJAN vs FSEP | |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 81 | -1.45% | Jun 15, 2022 | FJAN vs BUFQ | |
| FT Vest Dow Jones Internet & Target Income ETF | Technology Equities | 17 | -12.29% | Mar 19, 2024 | FJAN vs FDND | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | Defined Outcome | 85 | -1.80% | Dec 18, 2020 | FJAN vs DDEC | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | Defined Outcome | 73 | -1.36% | Feb 21, 2020 | FJAN vs FFEB | |
| FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF | Derivative Income | 60 | 6.85% | Apr 26, 2023 | FJAN vs DOGG | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | Defined Outcome | 86 | -1.91% | Nov 15, 2019 | FJAN vs DNOV |
Often Compared With FJAN
What investors most often compare with FJAN, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Actively Managed | 76 | -1.43% | Aug 10, 2020 | FJAN vs BUFR | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | -4.45% | Nov 3, 2009 | FJAN vs SCHX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | Defined Outcome, S&P 500 | 75 | -1.34% | Jun 11, 2024 | FJAN vs BUFP | |
| Innovator Nasdaq-100 Power Buffer ETF - April | Defined Outcome | 86 | 1.71% | Mar 31, 2020 | FJAN vs NAPR | |
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF - Apri... | Defined Outcome | 85 | 0.61% | Mar 31, 2021 | FJAN vs EAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | Defined Outcome | 77 | 1.23% | Mar 31, 2021 | FJAN vs XBAP |
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