FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - May (FMAY) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FMAY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FMAY
FMAY charges 0.85% annually. There are 223 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | FMAY vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | FMAY vs GXLC | |
| Schwab 1000 Index ETF | 0.03% | 5.68B | Oct 2017 | FMAY vs SCHK | |
| Franklin U.S. Equity Index ETF | 0.03% | 1.98B | Jun 2016 | FMAY vs USPX | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 93.53B | Jan 2004 | FMAY vs ITOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FMAY
FMAY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 79. There are 23 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 90 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | FMAY vs IUS | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 90 | — | Sep 2024 | FMAY vs CNAV | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 89 | — | May 2024 | FMAY vs RSSY | |
| Blackrock Large Cap Core ETF | 86 | 6.33B | Oct 2023 | FMAY vs BLCR | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 86 | 46.99M | Dec 2020 | FMAY vs PSCX |
Top Performing FMAY Alternatives (YTD)
FMAY is at 4.83% YTD. There are 204 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 55.93%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 55.93% | — | Sep 2024 | FMAY vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 48.32% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | FMAY vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 38.19% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | FMAY vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 36.79% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | FMAY vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 30.57% | — | May 2024 | FMAY vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FMAY
FMAY has 6.50% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.38% | — | Jun 2025 | FMAY vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.04% | — | Jun 2025 | FMAY vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.47% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | FMAY vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.55% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | FMAY vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.06% | 369.81M | May 2020 | FMAY vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FMAY
FMAY has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.22%. There are 6 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | FMAY vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | FMAY vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | FMAY vs DMAY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | FMAY vs BDGS | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | -4.13% | 1.89B | Jun 2020 | FMAY vs FJUN |
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Often Compared With FMAY
Investors most often compare FMAY with BUFR, SPY, PSMD. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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