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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April, 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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Returns By Period
FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April (QCAP) has returned 1.19% so far this year and 8.81% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April
- 1D
- 0.35%
- 1M
- 0.46%
- YTD
- 1.19%
- 6M
- 2.96%
- 1Y
- 8.81%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 22, 2024, QCAP's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.
Historically, 88% of months were positive and 13% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +2.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -1.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, QCAP closed higher 62% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.44% | 0.28% | 0.46% | 1.19% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0.97% | 0.13% | -1.46% | -1.46% | 2.85% | 1.88% | 0.70% | 0.71% | 0.92% | 0.55% | 0.37% | 0.82% | 7.13% |
| 2024 | 0.60% | 2.73% | 2.08% | -0.06% | 0.92% | 1.20% | 0.06% | 2.12% | 0.36% | 10.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April has an annualized alpha of 2.54%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 23, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (38.45%) than losses (5.29%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.54% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.48 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
- 2.54%
- Beta
- 0.48
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 38.45%
- Downside Capture
- 5.29%
Expense Ratio
QCAP has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QCAP ranks 56 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 NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April (QCAP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| QCAP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.80 | 0.90 | -0.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.28 | 1.39 | -0.11 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.21 | +0.13 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.10 | 1.40 | -0.30 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.07 | 6.61 | +0.46 |
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 FT Vest NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April. 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 NASDAQ-100 Conservative Buffer ETF - April was 9.17%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 43 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9.17% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 43 | Jun 10, 2025 | 77 |
| -4.28% | Jul 11, 2024 | 18 | Aug 5, 2024 | 32 | Sep 19, 2024 | 50 |
| -0.94% | Apr 30, 2024 | 2 | May 1, 2024 | 2 | May 3, 2024 | 4 |
| -0.82% | Oct 29, 2025 | 17 | Nov 20, 2025 | 4 | Nov 26, 2025 | 21 |
| -0.82% | Dec 17, 2024 | 3 | Dec 19, 2024 | 3 | Dec 24, 2024 | 6 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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