- ISIN
- US33738D7396
- CUSIP
- 33738D739
- Issuer
- FT Vest
- Inception Date
- Feb 11, 2025
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Derivative Income
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $89M
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Performance
HYTI Performance Chart
FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF (HYTI) is up 1.2% since the beginning of the year. HYTI is currently trading at $19 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF (HYTI) has returned 1.24% so far this year and 6.41% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF
- 1D
- -0.65%
- 1M
- -0.42%
- YTD
- 1.24%
- 6M
- 1.77%
- 1Y
- 6.41%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -2.64%
- 1M
- -0.21%
- YTD
- 7.86%
- 6M
- 7.47%
- 1Y
- 23.05%
- 3Y*
- 19.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.79%
- 10Y*
- 13.33%
HYTI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 13, 2025, HYTI's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.
Historically, 76% of months were positive and 24% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +1.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -1.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, HYTI closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +2.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 10, 2025 at -1.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.77% | -0.28% | -0.65% | 1.74% | 0.14% | -0.47% | 1.24% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.54% | -0.98% | 0.47% | 1.41% | 1.69% | 0.27% | 1.15% | 0.78% | 0.17% | 0.64% | 0.67% | 7.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.78%, beta of 0.22, and R2 of 0.56 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 14, 2025.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (19.71%) than losses (4.46%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.78% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.22 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.78%
- Beta
- 0.22
- R²
- 0.56
- Upside Capture
- 19.71%
- Downside Capture
- 4.46%
Expense Ratio
HYTI has an expense ratio of 0.65%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HYTI ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF (HYTI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| HYTI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.36 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.25 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.36 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.68 | 2.69 | -0.01 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.33 | 12.34 | -1.01 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF provided a 10.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.99 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.99 | $1.60 |
Dividend yield | 10.46% | 8.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.99 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.26 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $1.60 |
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 FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF. 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 Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF was 4.47%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 21 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF drawdown is 0.65%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -4.47%Apr 2025 | 1mo 10d | 1mo | 2mo 10dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.38%Mar 2026 | 1mo 8d | 18d | 1mo 26dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.20%Oct 2025 | 17d | 17d | 1mo 4dSep 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.87%May 2026 | 29d | 13d | 1mo 12dApr 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -0.81%Nov 2025 | 20d | 4d | 24dOct 2025 - Nov 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HYTI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -4.47% | -56.78% | +52.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.38% | -9.10% | +6.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.65% | -2.97% | +2.32% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.46% | -10.72% | +10.26% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.56% | 1.97% | -1.41% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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