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Performance
RSDE Performance Chart
FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - December (RSDE) is up 3.4% since the beginning of the year. RSDE is currently trading at $23 per share.
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Returns By Period
FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - December (RSDE) has returned 3.44% so far this year and 17.99% over the past 12 months.
FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - December
- 1D
- 0.27%
- 1M
- 1.79%
- YTD
- 3.44%
- 6M
- 5.82%
- 1Y
- 17.99%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.26%
- 1M
- 4.84%
- YTD
- 2.86%
- 6M
- 6.22%
- 1Y
- 33.47%
- 3Y*
- 19.26%
- 5Y*
- 10.96%
- 10Y*
- 12.89%
RSDE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 23, 2024, RSDE's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +3.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -3.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, RSDE closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +5.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -4.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.90% | 2.14% | -3.48% | 2.96% | 3.44% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.49% | -0.87% | -1.43% | -1.51% | 2.97% | 2.33% | 0.60% | 1.92% | 1.06% | -0.96% | 1.64% | 0.52% | 8.96% |
| 2024 | -0.25% | -0.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - December has an annualized alpha of 1.59%, beta of 0.57, and R² of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 24, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (46.93%) than losses (34.48%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.57 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
- 1.59%
- Beta
- 0.57
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 46.93%
- Downside Capture
- 34.48%
Expense Ratio
RSDE has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RSDE ranks 54 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 U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - December (RSDE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| RSDE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.05 | 2.59 | -0.54 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.04 | 3.60 | -0.56 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.48 | -0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.49 | 3.33 | +0.17 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.32 | 15.04 | -2.72 |
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 U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - December. 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 U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - December was 10.77%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 52 trading sessions.
The current FT Vest U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer ETF - December drawdown is 0.66%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.77% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 52 | Jun 24, 2025 | 86 |
| -4.83% | Mar 3, 2026 | 20 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -4.42% | Oct 28, 2025 | 18 | Nov 20, 2025 | 13 | Dec 10, 2025 | 31 |
| -2.56% | Oct 7, 2025 | 4 | Oct 10, 2025 | 10 | Oct 24, 2025 | 14 |
| -2.23% | Jul 28, 2025 | 5 | Aug 1, 2025 | 15 | Aug 22, 2025 | 20 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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