- Issuer
- FT Vest
- Inception Date
- Sep 17, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Nasdaq-100, Options Trading
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Alternatives
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $629M
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Performance
QSPT Performance Chart
FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF – September (QSPT) is up 9.5% since the beginning of the year. QSPT is currently trading at $35 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF – September (QSPT) has returned 9.54% so far this year and 20.74% over the past 12 months.
FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF – September
- 1D
- -0.32%
- 1M
- 0.84%
- YTD
- 9.54%
- 6M
- 9.12%
- 1Y
- 20.74%
- 3Y*
- 18.04%
- 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%
QSPT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 20, 2021, QSPT's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, QSPT 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 Sep 13, 2022 at -4.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.72% | -1.09% | -2.99% | 9.44% | 3.57% | -0.00% | 9.54% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.67% | -1.32% | -4.45% | 0.92% | 6.28% | 4.05% | 1.83% | 1.32% | 1.74% | 2.16% | -0.38% | 0.25% | 14.58% |
| 2024 | 0.97% | 2.79% | 0.97% | -1.46% | 3.71% | 2.02% | 0.08% | 1.43% | 1.25% | -0.23% | 3.32% | 0.26% | 16.07% |
| 2023 | 8.39% | -0.02% | 6.92% | 0.80% | 5.37% | 4.18% | 1.78% | 1.17% | -1.32% | -1.25% | 7.53% | 3.48% | 43.15% |
| 2022 | -4.56% | -2.81% | 3.24% | -9.08% | -0.22% | -6.83% | 10.72% | -3.55% | -8.31% | 2.85% | 4.30% | -6.34% | -20.38% |
| 2021 | -1.35% | 4.46% | 0.34% | 1.06% | 4.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF – September has an annualized alpha of 2.62%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 20, 2021.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (76.49%) than losses (70.00%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.62% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 2.62%
- Beta
- 0.81
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 76.49%
- Downside Capture
- 70.00%
Expense Ratio
QSPT has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QSPT ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF – September (QSPT) 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.
| QSPT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.12 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.22 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.88 | 2.78 | +0.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.78 | 12.44 | +0.34 |
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 – September. 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 – September was 22.64%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.
The current FT Cboe Vest Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF – September drawdown is 0.37%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -22.64%Oct 2022 | 9mo 20d | 8mo 3d | 1y 5moDec 2021 - Jun 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -15.38%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 1mo 26d | 3mo 13dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.23%Mar 2026 | 2mo | 15d | 2mo 15dJan 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 pullback2023 | -4.76%Oct 2023 | 14d | 8d | 22dOct 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -4.42%Aug 2024 | 25d | 10d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QSPT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.64% | -56.78% | +34.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.23% | -9.10% | +1.87% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.38% | -18.90% | +3.52% |
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 | -0.37% | -1.80% | +1.43% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.57% | -10.71% | +6.14% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.63% | 2.03% | -0.40% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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