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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March, 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 Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March (QMAR) has returned 1.87% so far this year and 18.84% over the past 12 months.
FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March
- 1D
- 2.41%
- 1M
- 0.75%
- YTD
- 1.87%
- 6M
- 4.47%
- 1Y
- 18.84%
- 3Y*
- 14.87%
- 5Y*
- 10.44%
- 10Y*
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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 Mar 22, 2021, QMAR's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 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 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, QMAR closed higher 56% 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% | 1.87% | |||||||||
| 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 | 0.40% | 3.21% | 0.29% | 2.96% | 1.01% | 1.76% | -1.71% | 2.91% | -0.18% | 1.14% | 12.31% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF - March has an annualized alpha of 2.48%, beta of 0.76, and R² of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 23, 2021.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (66.97%) than losses (59.81%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.48% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.48%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 66.97%
- Downside Capture
- 59.81%
Expense Ratio
QMAR has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QMAR ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% 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 a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| QMAR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.43 | 0.90 | +0.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.27 | 1.39 | +0.88 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.46 | 1.21 | +0.25 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.03 | 1.40 | +0.63 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.07 | 6.61 | +7.46 |
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 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 0.88%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.83% | Mar 30, 2022 | 138 | Oct 14, 2022 | 148 | May 18, 2023 | 286 |
| -15.91% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 55 | Jun 27, 2025 | 89 |
| -10.23% | Jan 4, 2022 | 48 | Mar 14, 2022 | 11 | Mar 29, 2022 | 59 |
| -7.93% | Jul 11, 2024 | 18 | Aug 5, 2024 | 37 | Sep 26, 2024 | 55 |
| -4.38% | Mar 25, 2024 | 19 | Apr 19, 2024 | 16 | May 13, 2024 | 35 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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