FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March (FMAR)
FMAR is an actively managed ETF by First Trust. FMAR launched on Mar 19, 2021 and has a 0.85% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Mar 19, 2021
North America (U.S.)
1x
No Index (Active)
Large-Cap
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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 Buffer ETF - March, 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 Buffer ETF - March had a return of 14.38% year-to-date (YTD) and 17.15% in the last 12 months.
FMAR
14.38%
1.24%
9.10%
17.15%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.72%
1.67%
12.93%
30.55%
13.88%
11.16%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FMAR, 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 | 1.13% | 0.73% | 2.03% | -2.35% | 3.44% | 2.37% | 0.92% | 1.97% | 1.20% | -0.25% | 14.38% | ||
| 2023 | 4.04% | -0.02% | 3.07% | 1.22% | 0.53% | 4.15% | 1.31% | -0.05% | -2.44% | -1.27% | 6.33% | 2.17% | 20.39% |
| 2022 | -1.06% | -0.86% | 4.07% | -6.08% | 0.66% | -5.90% | 6.45% | -2.66% | -5.96% | 5.72% | 3.48% | -2.39% | -5.51% |
| 2021 | 0.87% | 3.16% | 0.74% | 1.37% | 0.75% | 1.30% | -1.69% | 2.92% | -0.53% | 2.03% | 11.38% |
Expense Ratio
FMAR features an expense ratio of 0.85%, falling within the medium range.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of FMAR is 82, placing it in the top 18% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined 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 Buffer ETF - March (FMAR) 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. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March. 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 Buffer ETF - March was 14.36%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 156 trading sessions.
The current FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March drawdown is 0.14%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -14.36% | Mar 30, 2022 | 136 | Oct 12, 2022 | 156 | May 26, 2023 | 292 |
| -5.44% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 12 | Aug 21, 2024 | 26 |
| -5.35% | Sep 15, 2023 | 31 | Oct 27, 2023 | 12 | Nov 14, 2023 | 43 |
| -5.29% | Jan 4, 2022 | 48 | Mar 14, 2022 | 4 | Mar 18, 2022 | 52 |
| -3.41% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 15 | May 10, 2024 | 30 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March volatility is 1.94%, 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.