- ISIN
- US33740U6120
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Mar 26, 2024
- Category
- Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $107M
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Performance
MARM Performance Chart
FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - March (MARM) is up 3.2% since the beginning of the year. MARM is currently trading at $34 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - March (MARM) has returned 3.21% so far this year and 6.99% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - March
- 1D
- -0.04%
- 1M
- 0.19%
- YTD
- 3.21%
- 6M
- 3.36%
- 1Y
- 6.99%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MARM Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 27, 2024, MARM's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.56%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.3 years.
Historically, 89% of months were positive and 11% were negative. The best month was May 2024 with a return of +1.9%, while the worst month was Apr 2024 at -1.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 17 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, MARM closed higher 60% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 14, 2025 with a return of +1.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 10, 2025 at -1.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.36% | 0.20% | 0.72% | 1.30% | 0.69% | -0.10% | 3.21% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.08% | 0.24% | 0.22% | 0.12% | 1.19% | 1.10% | 0.28% | 0.62% | 0.59% | 0.40% | 0.35% | 0.64% | 7.04% |
| 2024 | 0.05% | -1.04% | 1.91% | 1.16% | 0.51% | 1.10% | 0.73% | 0.11% | 1.44% | -0.15% | 5.93% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - March has an annualized alpha of 4.53%, beta of 0.15, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 2024.
- This ETF captured 21.18% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -4.70%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.53% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.15 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
- 4.53%
- Beta
- 0.15
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 21.18%
- Downside Capture
- -4.70%
Expense Ratio
MARM has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MARM ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - March (MARM) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MARM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +2.31 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +4.71 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 2.08 | 1.37 | +0.71 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 11.19 | 2.78 | +8.40 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 66.30 | 12.44 | +53.86 |
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 FT Vest U.S. Equity Max 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 Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - March was 2.74%, occurring on Mar 13, 2025. Recovery took 7 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - March drawdown is 0.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -2.74%Mar 2025 | 23d | 11d | 1mo 4dFeb 2025 - Mar 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -1.98%Apr 2025 | 12d | 25d | 1mo 7dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.70%Aug 2024 | 19d | 11d | 1moJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.48%Apr 2024 | 17d | 25d | 1mo 12dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.98%Sep 2024 | 3d | 7d | 10dSep 2024 - Sep 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MARM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -2.74% | -56.78% | +54.04% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.63% | -9.10% | +8.47% |
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 | -0.13% | -1.80% | +1.67% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.20% | -10.71% | +10.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.11% | 2.03% | -1.92% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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