FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March (FMAR) Alternatives
FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - March (FMAR) 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 FMAR. 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 FMAR
FMAR charges 0.85% annually. Among ETFs in the Defined Outcome category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FMAR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | Apr 9, 2024 | FMAR vs FBUF | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Sep ETF | 0.50% | Sep 30, 2024 | FMAR vs SMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 0.50% | Dec 31, 2024 | FMAR vs DMAX | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 0.50% | Mar 31, 2025 | FMAR vs MMAX | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 0.50% | Jun 11, 2024 | FMAR vs PBFR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FMAR
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 | FMAR vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | 97 | Feb 3, 2025 | FMAR vs ZFEB | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer December ETF | 96 | Dec 31, 2024 | FMAR vs DMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | 96 | Mar 3, 2025 | FMAR vs ZMAR | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | 95 | Dec 31, 2024 | FMAR vs ZJAN |
Top Performing FMAR Alternatives (YTD)
FMAR 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 | FMAR vs KAPR | |
| Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF... | 2.69% | Mar 31, 2021 | FMAR vs IAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - April | 2.08% | Mar 29, 2019 | FMAR vs BAPR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Moderate (April) ETF | 1.94% | Mar 31, 2021 | FMAR vs PSMR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (April) ETF | 1.91% | Mar 31, 2021 | FMAR vs PSCW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FMAR
FMAR 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 | FMAR vs ZMAY | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jun... | 1.91% | May 30, 2025 | FMAR vs ZJUN | |
| AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer100 Protection ETF | 1.99% | Jun 30, 2025 | FMAR vs AIOO | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 2.61% | Mar 31, 2025 | FMAR vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 2.62% | Apr 1, 2025 | FMAR vs ZAPR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FMAR
FMAR 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 | FMAR vs ZDEK | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Feb... | -1.73% | Feb 3, 2025 | FMAR vs ZFEB | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Jan... | -1.87% | Dec 31, 2024 | FMAR vs ZJAN | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Oct... | -1.91% | Oct 1, 2024 | FMAR vs ZOCT | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Mar... | -1.92% | Mar 3, 2025 | FMAR 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 | FMAR vs BGLD | |
| FT Cboe Vest Rising Dividend Achievers Target Inco... | Derivative Income | 59 | -0.53% | Oct 19, 2022 | FMAR vs RDVI | |
| FT Vest Laddered Deep Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome | 81 | -0.85% | Jan 20, 2021 | FMAR vs BUFD | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - September | Options Trading | 68 | -2.39% | Sep 17, 2020 | FMAR vs FSEP | |
| FT Vest Laddered Nasdaq Buffer ETF | Options Trading | 81 | -1.45% | Jun 15, 2022 | FMAR vs BUFQ | |
| FT Vest Dow Jones Internet & Target Income ETF | Technology Equities | 17 | -12.29% | Mar 19, 2024 | FMAR vs FDND | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - December | Defined Outcome | 85 | -1.80% | Dec 18, 2020 | FMAR vs DDEC | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - February | Defined Outcome | 73 | -1.36% | Feb 21, 2020 | FMAR vs FFEB | |
| FT Vest DJIA Dogs 10 Target Income ETF | Derivative Income | 60 | 6.85% | Apr 26, 2023 | FMAR vs DOGG | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - November | Defined Outcome | 86 | -1.91% | Nov 15, 2019 | FMAR vs DNOV |
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