- ISIN
- US33740F5816
- CUSIP
- 33740F581
- Issuer
- First Trust
- Inception Date
- Mar 19, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Nasdaq-100, Defined Outcome
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $551M
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Performance
QMAR Performance Chart
FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March (QMAR) is up 12.0% since the beginning of the year. QMAR is currently trading at $37 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QMAR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,740.
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Returns By Period
FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March (QMAR) has returned 11.99% so far this year and 21.62% over the past 12 months.
FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March
- 1D
- 0.16%
- 1M
- 0.20%
- YTD
- 11.99%
- 6M
- 12.82%
- 1Y
- 21.62%
- 3Y*
- 15.91%
- 5Y*
- 11.72%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 8.56%
- 6M
- 8.85%
- 1Y
- 22.93%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
QMAR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 22, 2021, QMAR's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 70% of months were positive and 30% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -8.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, QMAR closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.60% | 0.51% | 0.75% | 7.82% | 3.02% | -1.03% | 11.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.96% | -0.93% | -5.89% | 0.81% | 5.22% | 3.27% | 1.22% | 0.99% | 1.58% | 0.90% | 0.51% | 1.12% | 10.89% |
| 2024 | 0.94% | 0.46% | 1.96% | -2.57% | 4.65% | 3.55% | -0.75% | 1.30% | 1.78% | -0.19% | 3.76% | 0.35% | 16.11% |
| 2023 | 9.06% | 0.50% | 6.96% | 0.69% | 3.97% | 3.26% | 1.70% | -0.02% | -1.44% | -0.22% | 5.14% | 1.67% | 35.47% |
| 2022 | -1.63% | -1.68% | 3.42% | -8.94% | -0.63% | -6.40% | 9.16% | -3.45% | -7.29% | 3.00% | 4.78% | -6.60% | -16.56% |
| 2021 | 0.90% | 3.21% | 0.29% | 2.96% | 1.01% | 1.76% | -1.71% | 2.91% | -0.18% | 1.14% | 12.87% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March has an annualized alpha of 2.36%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 22, 2021.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (66.59%) than losses (59.65%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.36% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.36%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 66.59%
- Downside Capture
- 59.65%
Expense Ratio
QMAR has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QMAR ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% 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 Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March (QMAR) 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.
| QMAR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.53 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.58 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.80 | 1.34 | +0.46 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.76 | 2.53 | +4.23 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 42.85 | 11.37 | +31.48 |
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 Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 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 Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March was 19.83%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 148 trading sessions.
The current FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March drawdown is 1.12%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -19.83%Oct 2022 | 6mo 18d | 7mo 6d | 1y 1moMar 2022 - May 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.91%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 7dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -10.23%Mar 2022 | 2mo 9d | 15d | 2mo 24dJan 2022 - Mar 2022 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.93%Aug 2024 | 25d | 1mo 22d | 2mo 17dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.38%Apr 2024 | 25d | 24d | 1mo 19dMar 2024 - May 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QMAR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.83% | -56.78% | +36.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.21% | -9.10% | +5.89% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.91% | -18.90% | +2.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.83% | -25.43% | +5.60% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.12% | -2.34% | +1.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.27% | -10.72% | +7.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.51% | 2.02% | -1.51% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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