FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - March (MARM) 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 MARM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MARM
MARM charges 0.85% annually. There are 210 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.25%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus October Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | MARM vs OCTB | |
| Aptus April Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | MARM vs APRB | |
| Aptus January Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | MARM vs JANB | |
| Aptus July Buffer ETF | 0.25% | — | Oct 2025 | MARM vs JULB | |
| Fidelity Dynamic Buffered Equity ETF | 0.48% | — | Apr 2024 | MARM vs FBUF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MARM
MARM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 98. There are 6 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 99 | — | Mar 2025 | MARM vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 98 | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | MARM vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 98 | — | Mar 2025 | MARM vs MMAX | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | MARM vs ZAPR | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Accelerated 9 Buffer ETF - A... | 98 | 133.76M | Mar 2021 | MARM vs XBAP |
Top Performing MARM Alternatives (YTD)
MARM is at 3.21% YTD. There are 187 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 16.35%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverage Shares 2x Capped Accelerated NVDA Monthly... | 16.35% | — | Aug 2025 | MARM vs NVDO | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - March | 15.63% | — | Mar 2025 | MARM vs TMAR | |
| Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - Februa... | 13.48% | — | Jan 2025 | MARM vs KFEB | |
| Innovator Russell 2000 Power Buffer ETF - April | 12.76% | 216.78M | Mar 2020 | MARM vs KAPR | |
| FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March | 12.60% | 563.55M | Mar 2021 | MARM vs QMAR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MARM
MARM has 1.62% 1-year volatility. There are 8 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.18% | — | Mar 2025 | MARM vs PMAP | |
| FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - April | 1.21% | — | Apr 2025 | MARM vs APXM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.29% | — | Apr 2025 | MARM vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.37% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | MARM vs CPSP | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | 1.42% | — | Mar 2025 | MARM vs MMAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MARM
MARM has a 1-year max drawdown of -0.63%. There are 8 ETFs in the Defined Outcome category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - April | -0.35% | — | Mar 2025 | MARM vs PMAP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | MARM vs CPSP | |
| Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF - 1 Yr Apr... | -0.40% | — | Apr 2025 | MARM vs ZAPR | |
| iShares Large Cap Max Buffer Mar ETF | -0.46% | — | Mar 2025 | MARM vs MMAX | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | -0.49% | 56.30M | May 2024 | MARM vs CPSM |
Other ETFs from First Trust
The 10 most viewed First Trust ETFs shown here include CIBR, GRID, NFTY and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
Often Compared With MARM
Investors most often compare MARM with PMJA, PBQQ, PQOC. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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