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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of €10,000 in First Trust Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF December Class A Accumulation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Different Benchmark Currency
FTGQ.DE is traded in EUR, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to EUR using the latest available exchange rates.
Returns By Period
First Trust Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF December Class A Accumulation (FTGQ.DE) has returned -2.24% so far this year and 5.20% over the past 12 months.
First Trust Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF December Class A Accumulation
- 1D
- -0.24%
- 1M
- -0.64%
- YTD
- -2.24%
- 6M
- 1.21%
- 1Y
- 5.20%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.02%
- 1M
- -2.96%
- YTD
- -3.12%
- 6M
- -0.95%
- 1Y
- 8.84%
- 3Y*
- 14.21%
- 5Y*
- 10.59%
- 10Y*
- 11.99%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 23, 2024, FTGQ.DE's average daily return is -0.01%, while the average monthly return is -0.27%.
Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +5.4%, while the worst month was Apr 2025 at -6.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, FTGQ.DE closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was May 13, 2025 with a return of +4.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 8, 2025 at -6.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.75% | -0.87% | -0.64% | -2.24% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 1.86% | -2.39% | -5.55% | -5.99% | 5.36% | 0.11% | 4.84% | -1.68% | 1.69% | 3.76% | -0.36% | 0.13% | 1.05% |
| 2024 | -3.86% | -3.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
First Trust Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF December Class A Accumulation has an annualized alpha of -2.33%, beta of 0.24, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 27, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 104.88% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.52% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.24 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.13 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.13 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -2.33%
- Beta
- 0.24
- R²
- 0.13
- Upside Capture
- 86.52%
- Downside Capture
- 104.88%
Expense Ratio
FTGQ.DE has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FTGQ.DE ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF December Class A Accumulation (FTGQ.DE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| FTGQ.DE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.41 | 0.43 | -0.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.63 | 0.73 | -0.10 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.10 | 1.11 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.74 | 0.67 | +0.07 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.87 | 2.80 | +0.07 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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 First Trust Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF December Class A Accumulation. 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 First Trust Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF December Class A Accumulation was 19.13%, occurring on Apr 22, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current First Trust Vest Nasdaq-100 Moderate Buffer UCITS ETF December Class A Accumulation drawdown is 5.12%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.13% | Dec 30, 2024 | 78 | Apr 22, 2025 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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